Question 1

Standardized tests may not provide accurate information because young children do not develop at the same pace at every age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Behaviorist theories attempt to explain

Accepted Answer

A) how the environment brings about changes in child behavior. 
B) the development of the self-concept. 
C) the ability to learn easily. 
D) how the mind learns. 
A) how the environment brings about changes in child behavior. 
B) the development of the self-concept. 
C) the ability to learn easily. 
D) how the mind learns. A

Question 3

Adults should be

Accepted Answer

A) stimulating. 
B) nurturing. 
C) violent. 
D) both stimulating and violent. 
E) both stimulating and nurturing. 
A) stimulating. 
B) nurturing. 
C) violent. 
D) both stimulating and violent. 
E) both stimulating and nurturing. E

Question 4

Which of the ages/stages of early childhood do you find most intriguing? Why?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Re

Question 5

Preschoolers are ready to strike out on their own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain why relationships with adults are critical to young children's healthy growth and development.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should m

Question 7

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct is an ethical guide for teachers only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The first organized research on a large group of children was done by

Accepted Answer

A) G.Stanley Hall. 
B) John Whiting. 
C) David G.Smith. 
D) Clark Hull. 
A) G.Stanley Hall. 
B) John Whiting. 
C) David G.Smith. 
D) Clark Hull.

Question 9

Piaget was especially interested in representational play activities, such as pretending that sand is food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Developmentally appropriate assessment for young children does not include

Accepted Answer

A) standardized group tests. 
B) parent interviews. 
C) work samples. 
D) rubrics. 
A) standardized group tests. 
B) parent interviews. 
C) work samples. 
D) rubrics.

Question 11

Ignoring the negative and paying attention to the positive behaviors of children are basic applications of Gesell's approach to child development and learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

From about seven years old on, children are in the stage of industry, where they enjoy working on long-term projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A child who needs to be productive and successful is industrious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The age range for young children is birth to age eight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Compare and contrast the developmental and behavioral points of view regarding theories of child growth and development.

Accepted Answer

Developmental theories emphasize growth

Question 16

List the three influences of development considered in Developmentally Appropriate Practices.

Accepted Answer

Cultural background,

Question 17

The doctor is ready to see Mary.Mary is bright and inquisitive.She wants to be independent.She is probably

Accepted Answer

A) an infant. 
B) a toddler. 
C) three years old. 
D) four years old. 
E) five years old. 
A) an infant. 
B) a toddler. 
C) three years old. 
D) four years old. 
E) five years old.

Question 18

Vygotsky's concept of scaffolding helps to define the support from adults in children's learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A theorist particularly interested in cognitive development is

Accepted Answer

A) Maslow. 
B) Skinner. 
C) Rogers. 
D) Piaget. 
A) Maslow. 
B) Skinner. 
C) Rogers. 
D) Piaget.

Question 20

Observations are done daily to obtain information used for planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Standardized tests may not provide accurate information because young children do not develop at the same pace at every age.

Behaviorist theories attempt to explain

Adults should be

Which of the ages/stages of early childhood do you find most intriguing? Why?

Preschoolers are ready to strike out on their own.

Explain why relationships with adults are critical to young children's healthy growth and development.

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct is an ethical guide for teachers only.

The first organized research on a large group of children was done by

Piaget was especially interested in representational play activities, such as pretending that sand is food.

Developmentally appropriate assessment for young children does not include

Ignoring the negative and paying attention to the positive behaviors of children are basic applications of Gesell's approach to child development and learning.

From about seven years old on, children are in the stage of industry, where they enjoy working on long-term projects.

A child who needs to be productive and successful is industrious.

The age range for young children is birth to age eight.

Compare and contrast the developmental and behavioral points of view regarding theories of child growth and development.

List the three influences of development considered in Developmentally Appropriate Practices.

The doctor is ready to see Mary.Mary is bright and inquisitive.She wants to be independent.She is probably

Vygotsky's concept of scaffolding helps to define the support from adults in children's learning.

A theorist particularly interested in cognitive development is

Observations are done daily to obtain information used for planning.

How Play Technology and Digital Media and Disabilities Affect Learning

Factors Affecting Learning

Prenatal Period Birth and the First Two Weeks

Infancy Theory Environment Health and Motor Development

Infant Cognitive and Affective Development

The Toddler Autonomy Development

Physical and Motor Development

The Cognitive System Concept Development and Intelligence

Oral and Written Language Development

The Adults Enrich Language and Concept Development

Affective Development

How Adults Support Affective Development

Preschools to Primary Bridging the Gap Into the Primary Grades

Primary Grade Child Development

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Exam 1: Studying the Young Child

Standardized tests may not provide accurate information because young children do not develop at the same pace at every age.

Behaviorist theories attempt to explain

Adults should be

Which of the ages/stages of early childhood do you find most intriguing? Why?

Preschoolers are ready to strike out on their own.

Explain why relationships with adults are critical to young children's healthy growth and development.

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct is an ethical guide for teachers only.

The first organized research on a large group of children was done by

Piaget was especially interested in representational play activities, such as pretending that sand is food.

Developmentally appropriate assessment for young children does not include

Ignoring the negative and paying attention to the positive behaviors of children are basic applications of Gesell's approach to child development and learning.

From about seven years old on, children are in the stage of industry, where they enjoy working on long-term projects.

A child who needs to be productive and successful is industrious.

The age range for young children is birth to age eight.

Compare and contrast the developmental and behavioral points of view regarding theories of child growth and development.

List the three influences of development considered in Developmentally Appropriate Practices.

The doctor is ready to see Mary.Mary is bright and inquisitive.She wants to be independent.She is probably

Vygotsky's concept of scaffolding helps to define the support from adults in children's learning.

A theorist particularly interested in cognitive development is

Observations are done daily to obtain information used for planning.

How Play Technology and Digital Media and Disabilities Affect Learning

Factors Affecting Learning

Prenatal Period Birth and the First Two Weeks

Infancy Theory Environment Health and Motor Development

Infant Cognitive and Affective Development

The Toddler Autonomy Development

Physical and Motor Development

The Cognitive System Concept Development and Intelligence

Oral and Written Language Development

The Adults Enrich Language and Concept Development

Affective Development

How Adults Support Affective Development

Preschools to Primary Bridging the Gap Into the Primary Grades

Primary Grade Child Development

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