Question 1

Normal development implies a process of predictable growth and development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Piaget's term for the first major stage of cognitive development is sensorimotor. It refers to the children of what age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Birth to two 
B)  Birth to three 
C)  Three to four 
D)  Two to four 
A)  Birth to two 
B)  Birth to three 
C)  Three to four 
D)  Two to four

Question 3

People-first terminology emphasizes which of the following over limitations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delays 
B)  Differences 
C)  Abilities 
D)  Development 
A)  Delays 
B)  Differences 
C)  Abilities 
D)  Development

Question 4

The predictable order of growth patterns is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a developmental sequence. 
B)  a developmental delay. 
C)  genetic inheritance. 
D)  exceptional development. 
A)  a developmental sequence. 
B)  a developmental delay. 
C)  genetic inheritance. 
D)  exceptional development.

Question 5

What is a biological risk factor for Down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  History of head trauma 
B)  Chromosomal disorders 
C)  Contagions 
D)  Substance abuse 
A)  History of head trauma 
B)  Chromosomal disorders 
C)  Contagions 
D)  Substance abuse

Question 6

Neuroscientists report that stimulation from even the earliest experiences dramatically increases which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The synapses that develop in the brain 
B)  The numbers of words in a child's vocabulary by age six 
C)  The ability to self-regulate 
D)  A child's autonomy 
A)  The synapses that develop in the brain 
B)  The numbers of words in a child's vocabulary by age six 
C)  The ability to self-regulate 
D)  A child's autonomy

Question 7

Language development slows during the preschool years since children at this age are not developing much vocabulary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Current research supports the concept that that early stimulation of the brain increases the number of synapses within the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In order to promote the concept that young children with atypical characteristics resemble other children more than they differ from them, early childhood educators no longer use which term?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developmental delay 
B)  Exceptional 
C)  Handicapped 
D)  Developmental disability 
A)  Developmental delay 
B)  Exceptional 
C)  Handicapped 
D)  Developmental disability

Question 10

If a child doesn't begin to walk at thirteen months, what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a medical emergency. 
B)  It is of mild concern and should be monitored by a specialist. 
C)  It is typical development. 
D)  It is an indicator of a disability. 
A)  It is a medical emergency. 
B)  It is of mild concern and should be monitored by a specialist. 
C)  It is typical development. 
D)  It is an indicator of a disability.

Question 11

An infant's cognitive development has little to do with other areas of development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Fragile X is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  An environmental risk factor 
B)  Respiratory Distress Syndrome 
C)  Chromosomal disorder 
D)  An environmental and biological risk factor 
A)  An environmental risk factor 
B)  Respiratory Distress Syndrome 
C)  Chromosomal disorder 
D)  An environmental and biological risk factor

Question 13

The process of growing, changing, and acquiring a range of skills at approximately the same age and in the same sequence as the majority of children of a similar age is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a developmental continuum. 
B)  developmental sequences. 
C)  typical development. 
D)  developmental milestones. 
A)  a developmental continuum. 
B)  developmental sequences. 
C)  typical development. 
D)  developmental milestones.

Question 14

Children with differences that alter their development are often referred to as exceptional or atypical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Poverty and neglect are examples of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Character-building 
B)  Biological risk factors 
C)  Environmental risk factors 
D)  Vulnerability 
A)  Character-building 
B)  Biological risk factors 
C)  Environmental risk factors 
D)  Vulnerability

Question 16

Autonomy refers to a preschooler's understanding of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is important to share and take turns. 
B)  They are a separate person. 
C)  The notion of "best friends" 
D)  Vocabulary and concept development 
A)  It is important to share and take turns. 
B)  They are a separate person. 
C)  The notion of "best friends" 
D)  Vocabulary and concept development

Question 17

Developmental progress is rarely smooth and flowing, but it is predictable and sequential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Resilient children in a poor environment may do quite well because they learn to use the resources available to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Learning to read is a major developmental task that requires one-on-one instruction for children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the text, what are three factors that have led to an under-identification of gifted children from culturally/linguistically diverse and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as children who are gifted and also have disabilities?

Accepted Answer

(1) Over-reliance on standardi

Normal development implies a process of predictable growth and development.

Piaget's term for the first major stage of cognitive development is sensorimotor. It refers to the children of what age?

People-first terminology emphasizes which of the following over limitations?

The predictable order of growth patterns is referred to as:

What is a biological risk factor for Down syndrome?

Neuroscientists report that stimulation from even the earliest experiences dramatically increases which of the following?

Language development slows during the preschool years since children at this age are not developing much vocabulary.

Current research supports the concept that that early stimulation of the brain increases the number of synapses within the brain.

In order to promote the concept that young children with atypical characteristics resemble other children more than they differ from them, early childhood educators no longer use which term?

If a child doesn't begin to walk at thirteen months, what does this indicate?

An infant's cognitive development has little to do with other areas of development.

Fragile X is an example of which of the following?

The process of growing, changing, and acquiring a range of skills at approximately the same age and in the same sequence as the majority of children of a similar age is known as:

Children with differences that alter their development are often referred to as exceptional or atypical.

Poverty and neglect are examples of which of the following?

Autonomy refers to a preschooler's understanding of which of the following?

Developmental progress is rarely smooth and flowing, but it is predictable and sequential.

Resilient children in a poor environment may do quite well because they learn to use the resources available to them.

Learning to read is a major developmental task that requires one-on-one instruction for children.

According to the text, what are three factors that have led to an under-identification of gifted children from culturally/linguistically diverse and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as children who are gifted and also have disabilities?

An Inclusive Approach to Early Education

Federal Legislation: Early Intervention and Preventionearly Intervention and Prevention

Inclusive Programs for Young Children

Developmental Disabilities: Causes and Classificationscauses and Classifications

Sensory Impairments: Hearing and Visionhearing and Vision

Physical Disabilities and Health Problems

Learning and Behavior Disorders

Partnership With Families

Assessment and the Ifspiep Process

Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Inclusive Programs

The Developmental-Behavioral Approach

Arranging the Learning Environment

Facilitating Self-Care, Adaptive, and Independence Skills

Facilitating Social Development

Facilitating Speech, Language, and Communication Skills

Facilitating Cognitive Learning

Managing Challenging Behaviors

Planning Transitions to Support Inclusion

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Exam 4: Normal and Exceptional Development

Normal development implies a process of predictable growth and development.

Piaget's term for the first major stage of cognitive development is sensorimotor. It refers to the children of what age?

People-first terminology emphasizes which of the following over limitations?

The predictable order of growth patterns is referred to as:

What is a biological risk factor for Down syndrome?

Neuroscientists report that stimulation from even the earliest experiences dramatically increases which of the following?

Language development slows during the preschool years since children at this age are not developing much vocabulary.

Current research supports the concept that that early stimulation of the brain increases the number of synapses within the brain.

In order to promote the concept that young children with atypical characteristics resemble other children more than they differ from them, early childhood educators no longer use which term?

If a child doesn't begin to walk at thirteen months, what does this indicate?

An infant's cognitive development has little to do with other areas of development.

Fragile X is an example of which of the following?

The process of growing, changing, and acquiring a range of skills at approximately the same age and in the same sequence as the majority of children of a similar age is known as:

Children with differences that alter their development are often referred to as exceptional or atypical.

Poverty and neglect are examples of which of the following?

Autonomy refers to a preschooler's understanding of which of the following?

Developmental progress is rarely smooth and flowing, but it is predictable and sequential.

Resilient children in a poor environment may do quite well because they learn to use the resources available to them.

Learning to read is a major developmental task that requires one-on-one instruction for children.

According to the text, what are three factors that have led to an under-identification of gifted children from culturally/linguistically diverse and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as children who are gifted and also have disabilities?

An Inclusive Approach to Early Education

Federal Legislation: Early Intervention and Preventionearly Intervention and Prevention

Inclusive Programs for Young Children

Developmental Disabilities: Causes and Classificationscauses and Classifications

Sensory Impairments: Hearing and Visionhearing and Vision

Physical Disabilities and Health Problems

Learning and Behavior Disorders

Partnership With Families

Assessment and the Ifspiep Process

Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Inclusive Programs

The Developmental-Behavioral Approach

Arranging the Learning Environment

Facilitating Self-Care, Adaptive, and Independence Skills

Facilitating Social Development

Facilitating Speech, Language, and Communication Skills

Facilitating Cognitive Learning

Managing Challenging Behaviors

Planning Transitions to Support Inclusion

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