Exam 11: Current Trends and Issues

Research is moving from the laboratory to the local neighborhood .

Children in countries affected by war, poverty, and disease have limited opportunities to play.

Children who live in under-funded, single-parent families may not benefit from the same kind of play as children raised in affluent homes with both parents.

Theory of mind refers to research that looks at the child's ability to understand what others are communicating in terms of intentionality.

Riding toys are responsible for the most injuries to children between 3 and 14 years of age.

Children's toys are not influenced by the media.

Toys and materials in the classroom should be:

For many children, a computer is a part of their daily life.

Technology should be integrated into the existing curriculum to enhance play.

The optional place to locate a computer in the classroom is the writing center so children can see this as a means of communicating.

Young children should spend an unlimited amount of time in front of computers.

Latex balloons pose a choking hazard for young children.

The decrease in physical play and increase in passive activities has resulted in increase in the number of children who are ____________________.

Toys that are unidimensional encourage creative play.

_________________________ are materials that can be used to build and create.