Question 1

An example of a type of program that serves primarily children with disabilities in a variety of settings is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a family child-care home 
B)  Early Head Start 
C)  an early intervention program 
D)  on-site business child-care 
A)  a family child-care home 
B)  Early Head Start 
C)  an early intervention program 
D)  on-site business child-care C

Question 2

It is important for teachers to understand the terms "risk" and "resilience"
Because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they may need to know how to organize their program differently 
B)  they may need specialized training to provide responsive services 
C)  they may need to know that the population in the United States is becoming less diverse 
D)  they may need to know that a changing population changes children's seven irreducible needs 
A)  they may need to know how to organize their program differently 
B)  they may need specialized training to provide responsive services 
C)  they may need to know that the population in the United States is becoming less diverse 
D)  they may need to know that a changing population changes children's seven irreducible needs B

Question 3

A relationship-based model recognizes that the quality of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a child's relationships with just one person does not affect the quality of the child's relationship with other people 
B)  a child's network of relationships affects children's sense of self-worth and competence 
C)  the environment as having the primary influence on the quality of the child's relationships 
D)  a child's characteristics has the primary influence on the quality of the child's relationships 
A)  a child's relationships with just one person does not affect the quality of the child's relationship with other people 
B)  a child's network of relationships affects children's sense of self-worth and competence 
C)  the environment as having the primary influence on the quality of the child's relationships 
D)  a child's characteristics has the primary influence on the quality of the child's relationships B

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of contingent responsiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the baby sneezed, the teacher said, "Wow, that was a big sneeze." 
B)  The teachers encouraged older infants to explore their environment. 
C)  When the toddler fell down, the teacher allowed her to get up by herself. 
D)  The teacher was a safe haven and a secure base for the infants in her care. 
A)  When the baby sneezed, the teacher said, "Wow, that was a big sneeze." 
B)  The teachers encouraged older infants to explore their environment. 
C)  When the toddler fell down, the teacher allowed her to get up by herself. 
D)  The teacher was a safe haven and a secure base for the infants in her care.

Question 5

Matt, a toddler, was saying more words each day. This is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Well-being 
B)  Developmental outcomes 
C)  Quality of life 
D)  Mental health 
A)  Well-being 
B)  Developmental outcomes 
C)  Quality of life 
D)  Mental health

Question 6

Which of the following statements is the foundation of how infants and toddlers learn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children learn through social interactions with others. 
B)  How much children learn is genetically determined. 
C)  Children learn primarily through their active exploration. 
D)  It is important that young children learn how to self-regulate their emotions. 
A)  Children learn through social interactions with others. 
B)  How much children learn is genetically determined. 
C)  Children learn primarily through their active exploration. 
D)  It is important that young children learn how to self-regulate their emotions.

Question 7

Matty, Tara's Early Head Start teacher, noticed Tara yawning as she was sitting on the floor playing. Matty went over to Tara, sat down at her level, and said, "Are you feeling sleepy, Tara?" This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Matty's and Tara's mental health 
B)  how a child's unique characteristics affect relationships 
C)  how the ecology affects relationships 
D)  Matty being "tuned in" or responsive to Tara 
A)  Matty's and Tara's mental health 
B)  how a child's unique characteristics affect relationships 
C)  how the ecology affects relationships 
D)  Matty being "tuned in" or responsive to Tara

Question 8

(a) Discuss the purpose and features of the three different types of programs discussed in the book that are available to infants, toddlers, and their families. (b) Describe how one early care and learning program could include features of at least two out of the three types of programs.

Accepted Answer

(a) Child care:
o The purpose of child c

Question 9

A toddler feels contentment much of the time and often feels joy. This toddler has a sense of:

Accepted Answer

A)  good developmental outcomes 
B)  competence 
C)  well-being 
D)  quality of life 
A)  good developmental outcomes 
B)  competence 
C)  well-being 
D)  quality of life

Question 10

Which theory emphasizes how children's attributes and capacities influence the ongoing reciprocal nature of the child's relationships with others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bioecological systems theory 
B)  Transactional theory 
C)  Cultural theory 
D)  Self-regulation theory 
A)  Bioecological systems theory 
B)  Transactional theory 
C)  Cultural theory 
D)  Self-regulation theory

Question 11

Juanita's parents, whose family's home was ruined in a hurricane, are living in a shelter. Which of the following irreducible needs, although challenging to do, are Juanita's parents most likely to be able to meet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical protection, safety, and regulation 
B)  Ongoing nurturing relationships 
C)  Experiences tailored to individual differences 
D)  Stable communities and cultural continuity 
A)  Physical protection, safety, and regulation 
B)  Ongoing nurturing relationships 
C)  Experiences tailored to individual differences 
D)  Stable communities and cultural continuity

Question 12

Explain why the infant and toddler years are important.

Accepted Answer

• No other stage of human development re

Question 13

Describe the importance of ensuring that infants and toddlers are experiencing quality, secure relationships.

Accepted Answer

• Children learn in their first relation

Question 14

The attributes of a child, as defined in the text, include:

Accepted Answer

A)  biological makeup and thinking abilities 
B)  temperament and gender 
C)  appearance and the number of siblings 
D)  their facial expressions and body postures 
A)  biological makeup and thinking abilities 
B)  temperament and gender 
C)  appearance and the number of siblings 
D)  their facial expressions and body postures

Question 15

Which of the following represents the most important reason why infant and toddler professionals should care about reducing poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poverty changes the "sensitive periods" in a child's life. 
B)  Poverty affects the quality of life that a child experiences. 
C)  Poverty affects the stress level of families. 
D)  Many children in poverty are less likely to be ready for school. 
A)  Poverty changes the "sensitive periods" in a child's life. 
B)  Poverty affects the quality of life that a child experiences. 
C)  Poverty affects the stress level of families. 
D)  Many children in poverty are less likely to be ready for school.

Question 16

If an infant or toddler attends a poor quality child care and learning program, which of the following could be affected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether or not their family lives in poverty 
B)  The number of irreducible needs that they have 
C)  The ability to relate to others 
D)  The number of options that the family has for type of child care 
A)  Whether or not their family lives in poverty 
B)  The number of irreducible needs that they have 
C)  The ability to relate to others 
D)  The number of options that the family has for type of child care

Question 17

What three factors influences resilience in young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental, genetic, and protective factors 
B)  Exploration, social support, and internal locus of control 
C)  Caring, dynamic, and environmental factors 
D)  Personal, environmental, and relationship factors 
A)  Environmental, genetic, and protective factors 
B)  Exploration, social support, and internal locus of control 
C)  Caring, dynamic, and environmental factors 
D)  Personal, environmental, and relationship factors

Question 18

Which of the following three characteristics does research support as the key characteristics of adults that influence children's sense of security and ability to engage in thriving relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensitivity, self regulation, and responsiveness 
B)  Sensitivity, responsiveness, and continuity of care 
C)  Emotional availability, responsiveness, and sensitivity 
D)  Communication cues, love, and self-regulation 
A)  Sensitivity, self regulation, and responsiveness 
B)  Sensitivity, responsiveness, and continuity of care 
C)  Emotional availability, responsiveness, and sensitivity 
D)  Communication cues, love, and self-regulation

Question 19

If teachers understand the importance of "windows of opportunity," what would they do with infants and toddlers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recognize that culture influences a child's development 
B)  Emphasize that toddlers learn the alphabet early in life 
C)  Converse with infants and toddler and name objects often 
D)  Understand that there is a broad range of individual differences 
A)  Recognize that culture influences a child's development 
B)  Emphasize that toddlers learn the alphabet early in life 
C)  Converse with infants and toddler and name objects often 
D)  Understand that there is a broad range of individual differences

Question 20

Which of the following is not an aspect of mental health as defined in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to enjoy intimate and caring relationships. 
B)  The ability of the child to think clearly. 
C)  The sense of well-being that the child has. 
D)  The feelings of confidence and competence that the child experiences. 
A)  The ability to enjoy intimate and caring relationships. 
B)  The ability of the child to think clearly. 
C)  The sense of well-being that the child has. 
D)  The feelings of confidence and competence that the child experiences.

An example of a type of program that serves primarily children with disabilities in a variety of settings is:

It is important for teachers to understand the terms "risk" and "resilience" Because:

A relationship-based model recognizes that the quality of:

Which of the following is an example of contingent responsiveness?

Matt, a toddler, was saying more words each day. This is an example of which of the following?

Which of the following statements is the foundation of how infants and toddlers learn?

Matty, Tara's Early Head Start teacher, noticed Tara yawning as she was sitting on the floor playing. Matty went over to Tara, sat down at her level, and said, "Are you feeling sleepy, Tara?" This is an example of:

(a) Discuss the purpose and features of the three different types of programs discussed in the book that are available to infants, toddlers, and their families. (b) Describe how one early care and learning program could include features of at least two out of the three types of programs.

A toddler feels contentment much of the time and often feels joy. This toddler has a sense of:

Which theory emphasizes how children's attributes and capacities influence the ongoing reciprocal nature of the child's relationships with others?

Juanita's parents, whose family's home was ruined in a hurricane, are living in a shelter. Which of the following irreducible needs, although challenging to do, are Juanita's parents most likely to be able to meet?

Explain why the infant and toddler years are important.

Describe the importance of ensuring that infants and toddlers are experiencing quality, secure relationships.

The attributes of a child, as defined in the text, include:

Which of the following represents the most important reason why infant and toddler professionals should care about reducing poverty?

If an infant or toddler attends a poor quality child care and learning program, which of the following could be affected?

What three factors influences resilience in young children?

Which of the following three characteristics does research support as the key characteristics of adults that influence children's sense of security and ability to engage in thriving relationships?

If teachers understand the importance of "windows of opportunity," what would they do with infants and toddlers?

Which of the following is not an aspect of mental health as defined in the chapter?

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Understanding and Using Theories

The Power of Observation: Learning About Infants and Toddlers

Genetics and Prenatal Development

Emotional Learning and Development

Social Learning and Development With Peers

Cognitive Learning and Development

Language Learning and Development

Motor Learning and Development

Responsive Programs: Quality, Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Creating a Relationship-Based Curriculum

Routines, Environments, and Opportunities: Day to Day the Relationship Way

Respect, Reflect, and Relate: The 3-R Approach to Guidance

Including Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities in Child Care and Learning Program

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Exam 1: The Importance of the Infant and Toddler Years: A Relationship-Based Approach

An example of a type of program that serves primarily children with disabilities in a variety of settings is:

It is important for teachers to understand the terms "risk" and "resilience" Because:

A relationship-based model recognizes that the quality of:

Which of the following is an example of contingent responsiveness?

Matt, a toddler, was saying more words each day. This is an example of which of the following?

Which of the following statements is the foundation of how infants and toddlers learn?

Matty, Tara's Early Head Start teacher, noticed Tara yawning as she was sitting on the floor playing. Matty went over to Tara, sat down at her level, and said, "Are you feeling sleepy, Tara?" This is an example of:

(a) Discuss the purpose and features of the three different types of programs discussed in the book that are available to infants, toddlers, and their families. (b) Describe how one early care and learning program could include features of at least two out of the three types of programs.

A toddler feels contentment much of the time and often feels joy. This toddler has a sense of:

Which theory emphasizes how children's attributes and capacities influence the ongoing reciprocal nature of the child's relationships with others?

Juanita's parents, whose family's home was ruined in a hurricane, are living in a shelter. Which of the following irreducible needs, although challenging to do, are Juanita's parents most likely to be able to meet?

Explain why the infant and toddler years are important.

Describe the importance of ensuring that infants and toddlers are experiencing quality, secure relationships.

The attributes of a child, as defined in the text, include:

Which of the following represents the most important reason why infant and toddler professionals should care about reducing poverty?

If an infant or toddler attends a poor quality child care and learning program, which of the following could be affected?

What three factors influences resilience in young children?

Which of the following three characteristics does research support as the key characteristics of adults that influence children's sense of security and ability to engage in thriving relationships?

If teachers understand the importance of "windows of opportunity," what would they do with infants and toddlers?

Which of the following is not an aspect of mental health as defined in the chapter?

Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families

Understanding and Using Theories

The Power of Observation: Learning About Infants and Toddlers

Genetics and Prenatal Development

Emotional Learning and Development

Social Learning and Development With Peers

Cognitive Learning and Development

Language Learning and Development

Motor Learning and Development

Responsive Programs: Quality, Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Creating a Relationship-Based Curriculum

Routines, Environments, and Opportunities: Day to Day the Relationship Way

Respect, Reflect, and Relate: The 3-R Approach to Guidance

Including Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities in Child Care and Learning Program

The Infant-Toddler Professional

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