Exam 6: Early Childhood: Three-, Four-, and Five-Year-Olds

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In what ways do the language skills of three-year-old's and five-year-olds differ?

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Three-year-olds are becoming more articulate - their vocabulary (300-1000 words) is rapidly increasing, they ask and answer questions appropriately and with some detail, their speech is usually understandable and they speak in longer sentences.However, most three-year-olds are not yet able to correctly use or form plurals, past tenses, or negatives.In contrast, five-year-olds typically have an acquired vocabulary of approximately 1500 words or more, they understand humor and can tell jokes and riddles, they usually use past-tenses correctly, they speak in five to seven word sentences and include greater detail, and they can state their name, birthday, and telephone number.

The majority of ______-year-olds can rote count to 20 and recognize several printed numerals.

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Adults no longer have to be concerned about children's safety and injury prevention because three-, four-, and five-year-olds understand what it means to be cautious.

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Match each term with the correct definition. -Puts all blue circles in one pile and blue squares in another pile

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Children have developed a complete set of baby teeth by age four.

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You should be concerned about a five-year-old who is not yet able to ____.

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Defining nouns by function (what the object does) is characteristic of five-year-olds: "A kite is to fly," "A book is to read."

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What behaviors suggest that a three-year-old may be experiencing delayed speech-language development?

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_______ __________________ is absolutely necessary whenever children are playing in or near water.

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Match each term with the correct definition. -Arranging toy cars from smallest to largest

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What is a tripod grasp and at what age do children typically display hand dominance?

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Match each term with the correct definition. -Remembering not to hit little sister when annoyed with her pestering

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Fluctuating appetites and strong food dislikes are typical during this period.

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Three-, four-, and five-year-olds experience growth that is slow and steady.

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Match each term with the correct definition. -"Boys are strongest"

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Four-year-olds are generally _________ when they play, but may still be bossy at times.

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What self-help skills are most developing four-year-olds able to manage without adult assistance?

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In general, three-year-olds are more stubborn and less cooperative than two-year-olds.

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Growth is ____________________ and steady between three and four years of age.

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It is not uncommon for three-, four-, and five-year-olds to have an imaginary playmate.

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