Question 1

In dramatic play, the __________role is always defined in terms of a specific plan of action, such as preparer of dinner, firefighter, or monster.

Accepted Answer

functional

Question 2

Most children start putting words into two-word phrases by the time they are 12-15 months of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

As compared to children from intact families, children whose parents divorce

Accepted Answer

A)  engage in fewer episodes of dramatic play. 
B)  assume more flexible dramatic play roles. 
C)  assume more imaginative dramatic play roles. 
D)  seek other children to play with, and avoid solitary play. 
E)  temporarily lose interest in play of any sort. 
A)  engage in fewer episodes of dramatic play. 
B)  assume more flexible dramatic play roles. 
C)  assume more imaginative dramatic play roles. 
D)  seek other children to play with, and avoid solitary play. 
E)  temporarily lose interest in play of any sort. A

Question 4

Mildred Parten underestimated the ability of young children to engage in cooperative play.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Children appear to be the most closely attached to parents who tend to be secure, and who are confident in their _______ skills.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Children appear to be the most closely...

Question 6

In a study by Andrea Taylor and her associates (1997), creative play was more likely to occur in outdoor environments that had

Accepted Answer

A)  adult supervisors. 
B)  trees and shrubs. 
C)  playground equipment. 
D)  adequate lighting. 
E)  tall buildings. 
A)  adult supervisors. 
B)  trees and shrubs. 
C)  playground equipment. 
D)  adequate lighting. 
E)  tall buildings.

Question 7

Stubbornness, rigidity, negativism, and unwillingness to compromise are often characteristic of the average child at age

Accepted Answer

A)  one. 
B)  two. 
C)  three. 
D)  four. 
E)  five. 
A)  one. 
B)  two. 
C)  three. 
D)  four. 
E)  five.

Question 8

Most of five-year-old Paul's pretend play is solitary, and he rarely engages in group pretend activities even though he has many children available to play with. What can be said of Paul's play patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are perfectly normal for a child his age. 
B)  They suggest the possibility that Paul is socially immature. 
C)  They are normal for a boy, but would suggest immaturity in a girl. 
D)  They are indicative of emotional disturbance. 
E)  They indicate that Paul is more socially mature than his age-mates. 
A)  They are perfectly normal for a child his age. 
B)  They suggest the possibility that Paul is socially immature. 
C)  They are normal for a boy, but would suggest immaturity in a girl. 
D)  They are indicative of emotional disturbance. 
E)  They indicate that Paul is more socially mature than his age-mates.

Question 9

If a preschool child were stable, predictable, reliable, and cooperative, the chances are that this child is not younger than _____ year(s) old.

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  two 
C)  four 
D)  five 
E)  one 
A)  three 
B)  two 
C)  four 
D)  five 
E)  one

Question 10

Psychologists agree that children first realize the difference between fantasy and reality by the time they are _______ years old.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five 
E)  six 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five 
E)  six

Question 11

You've been asked to design an outdoor play environment specifically for the purpose of encouraging creative pretend play. Describe your ideal play area as fully as possible, both in terms of materials used and characteristics of the physical environment.

Accepted Answer

-The play area would have different type

Question 12

Describe the five categories of social play that were identified in the 1930's by Mildred Parten, and explain how children progress through these categories between the ages of two and five.

Accepted Answer

-Solitary play (2 years): Children play

Question 13

The children who are the most securely attached to their parents are the ones who have the greatest amount of conflict when playing with peers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When children play with peers of the same age or slightly older, their play is more ________ than when they play with younger children.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive 
B)  cooperative 
C)  imitative 
D)  verbal 
E)  all of the above 
A)  positive 
B)  cooperative 
C)  imitative 
D)  verbal 
E)  all of the above

Question 15

Even when children of different ages play with the same materials, they play with them in different ways. The manner of play depends on the child's level of social maturity. Choose any play material and describe how a two-, three-, four-, and five-year old might use it differently.

Accepted Answer

-A two-year-old playing with blocks migh

Question 16

Moderate to severe malnutrition during childhood will

Accepted Answer

A)  result in learning difficulties but will have no influence on play. 
B)  influence physical play, but will have no effect on make-believe play. 
C)  lower the quality and decrease the overall amount of play. 
D)  influence play to such a degree that the negative effects cannot be reversed. 
A)  result in learning difficulties but will have no influence on play. 
B)  influence physical play, but will have no effect on make-believe play. 
C)  lower the quality and decrease the overall amount of play. 
D)  influence play to such a degree that the negative effects cannot be reversed.

Question 17

Children who engage in a lot of group make-believe play are more likely to clean up after themselves when they finish playing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Taking on imaginary roles helps children to control their own impulsive behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which does not occur as children progress through the preschool years?

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in solitary play 
B)  an increase in the size of the average play group 
C)  an increase in associative play 
D)  an increase in small-muscle play activities 
E)  a decrease in sensory play 
A)  an increase in solitary play 
B)  an increase in the size of the average play group 
C)  an increase in associative play 
D)  an increase in small-muscle play activities 
E)  a decrease in sensory play

Question 20

It is not until the age of three that children clearly know the difference between reality and make-believe

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In dramatic play, the __________role is always defined in terms of a specific plan of action, such as preparer of dinner, firefighter, or monster.

Most children start putting words into two-word phrases by the time they are 12-15 months of age.

As compared to children from intact families, children whose parents divorce

Mildred Parten underestimated the ability of young children to engage in cooperative play.

Children appear to be the most closely attached to parents who tend to be secure, and who are confident in their _______ skills.

In a study by Andrea Taylor and her associates (1997), creative play was more likely to occur in outdoor environments that had

Stubbornness, rigidity, negativism, and unwillingness to compromise are often characteristic of the average child at age

Most of five-year-old Paul's pretend play is solitary, and he rarely engages in group pretend activities even though he has many children available to play with. What can be said of Paul's play patterns?

If a preschool child were stable, predictable, reliable, and cooperative, the chances are that this child is not younger than _____ year(s) old.

Psychologists agree that children first realize the difference between fantasy and reality by the time they are _______ years old.

You've been asked to design an outdoor play environment specifically for the purpose of encouraging creative pretend play. Describe your ideal play area as fully as possible, both in terms of materials used and characteristics of the physical environment.

Describe the five categories of social play that were identified in the 1930's by Mildred Parten, and explain how children progress through these categories between the ages of two and five.

The children who are the most securely attached to their parents are the ones who have the greatest amount of conflict when playing with peers.

When children play with peers of the same age or slightly older, their play is more ________ than when they play with younger children.

Even when children of different ages play with the same materials, they play with them in different ways. The manner of play depends on the child's level of social maturity. Choose any play material and describe how a two-, three-, four-, and five-year old might use it differently.

Moderate to severe malnutrition during childhood will

Children who engage in a lot of group make-believe play are more likely to clean up after themselves when they finish playing.

Taking on imaginary roles helps children to control their own impulsive behavior.

Which does not occur as children progress through the preschool years?

It is not until the age of three that children clearly know the difference between reality and make-believe

Historical and Theoretical Viewpoints

Ethological and Cultural Perspectives

The First 2 Years of Life

Play in Later Childhood and Adolescence

Gender Differences in Play

Play in Special Populations

Play and Intellectual Development

The Social Benefits of Play

The Uses of Play in Therapy

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Exam 4: The Preschool Years: From 2 to 5

In dramatic play, the __________role is always defined in terms of a specific plan of action, such as preparer of dinner, firefighter, or monster.

Most children start putting words into two-word phrases by the time they are 12-15 months of age.

As compared to children from intact families, children whose parents divorce

Mildred Parten underestimated the ability of young children to engage in cooperative play.

Children appear to be the most closely attached to parents who tend to be secure, and who are confident in their _______ skills.

In a study by Andrea Taylor and her associates (1997), creative play was more likely to occur in outdoor environments that had

Stubbornness, rigidity, negativism, and unwillingness to compromise are often characteristic of the average child at age

Most of five-year-old Paul's pretend play is solitary, and he rarely engages in group pretend activities even though he has many children available to play with. What can be said of Paul's play patterns?

If a preschool child were stable, predictable, reliable, and cooperative, the chances are that this child is not younger than _____ year(s) old.

Psychologists agree that children first realize the difference between fantasy and reality by the time they are _______ years old.

You've been asked to design an outdoor play environment specifically for the purpose of encouraging creative pretend play. Describe your ideal play area as fully as possible, both in terms of materials used and characteristics of the physical environment.

Describe the five categories of social play that were identified in the 1930's by Mildred Parten, and explain how children progress through these categories between the ages of two and five.

The children who are the most securely attached to their parents are the ones who have the greatest amount of conflict when playing with peers.

When children play with peers of the same age or slightly older, their play is more ________ than when they play with younger children.

Even when children of different ages play with the same materials, they play with them in different ways. The manner of play depends on the child's level of social maturity. Choose any play material and describe how a two-, three-, four-, and five-year old might use it differently.

Moderate to severe malnutrition during childhood will

Children who engage in a lot of group make-believe play are more likely to clean up after themselves when they finish playing.

Taking on imaginary roles helps children to control their own impulsive behavior.

Which does not occur as children progress through the preschool years?

It is not until the age of three that children clearly know the difference between reality and make-believe

Historical and Theoretical Viewpoints

Ethological and Cultural Perspectives

The First 2 Years of Life

Play in Later Childhood and Adolescence

Gender Differences in Play

Play in Special Populations

Play and Intellectual Development

The Social Benefits of Play

The Uses of Play in Therapy

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