Question 1

Cognitive-developmental theory has influenced our ways of thinking about ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  how children learn and create meaning 
B)  the effect of culture and social interaction on children's development 
C)  the need to individualize instruction 
D)  all answers are correct

Question 2

Bandura is noted for his _________ ___________ theories.

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Question 3

In what ways have psychosocial theories influenced parenting and early childhood education?

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Question 4

In what ways can caregivers be sure to meet young children's basic psychological needs?

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Question 5

Match each term with the correct definition.
-Montessori

Accepted Answer

A) Theorized that children construct meaning through active involvement in learning 
B) Suggested that children learn through observation, not reinforcement 
C) Described children's achievements according to age 
D) Believed children could only learn if their basic needs were met 
E) The first to describe development across the lifespan
F)The father of psychoanalytic theory
G)Explained learning as the consequence of reinforcement
H)Suggested that development was shaped by one's environment
I)Emphasized self-directed learning and sensory-based learning materials
J)Proposed the Zone of Proximal Development

Question 6

Children and parents influence each other's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Behaviorists have contributed to our understanding of how children construct meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Erikson used the term "ego identity" to describe a person's ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to control their primitive impulses 
B)  conceit, arrogance, or self-importance 
C)  self-awareness; how a person fits in 
D)  innate intelligence

Question 9

____ is best known for his cognitive-developmental theories of child development.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sigmund Freud 
B)  Arnold Gessell 
C)  B.F.Skinner 
D)  Jean Piaget

Question 10

Match each term with the correct definition.
-Freud

Accepted Answer

A) Theorized that children construct meaning through active involvement in learning 
B) Suggested that children learn through observation, not reinforcement 
C) Described children's achievements according to age 
D) Believed children could only learn if their basic needs were met 
E) The first to describe development across the lifespan
F)The father of psychoanalytic theory
G)Explained learning as the consequence of reinforcement
H)Suggested that development was shaped by one's environment
I)Emphasized self-directed learning and sensory-based learning materials
J)Proposed the Zone of Proximal Development

Question 11

Sammy puts down the toy car he was about to throw after observing another child be reprimanded for the same behavior.This form of learning is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  imitation 
C)  developmentally appropriate 
D)  reciprocal

Question 12

Discrete behaviors can be observed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Anecdotal notes, frequency counts, and rating scales are all methods used in ____________________ assessment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Anecdotal notes, frequency counts, and rating scales...

Question 14

"Great job! You picked up the blocks and put them on the shelf all by yourself." This statement is an example of ____________________ praise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Great job! You picked up the blocks...

Question 15

Which of the following theorists believed that environmental conditions were primarily responsible for children's development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bronfenbrenner 
B)  Vygotsky 
C)  Skinner 
D)  all answers are correct

Question 16

What does the term "constructivism" refer to and what application does it have for early childhood programs?

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Question 17

Any delay in responding to a child's needs is likely to have a negative effect on his or her self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How does culture influence children's concept of gender?

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Question 19

Briefly describe the term authentic assessment and provide an example.

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Question 20

Developmental psychologists consider the ____________________ years the most important in children's lives.

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Exam 1: Child Development Theories and Data Gathering

Cognitive-developmental theory has influenced our ways of thinking about ____.

Bandura is noted for his _ ___ theories.

In what ways have psychosocial theories influenced parenting and early childhood education?

In what ways can caregivers be sure to meet young children's basic psychological needs?

Match each term with the correct definition. -Montessori

Children and parents influence each other's behavior.

Behaviorists have contributed to our understanding of how children construct meaning.

Erikson used the term "ego identity" to describe a person's ____.

____ is best known for his cognitive-developmental theories of child development.

Match each term with the correct definition. -Freud

Sammy puts down the toy car he was about to throw after observing another child be reprimanded for the same behavior.This form of learning is called ____.

Discrete behaviors can be observed.

Anecdotal notes, frequency counts, and rating scales are all methods used in ____________________ assessment.

"Great job! You picked up the blocks and put them on the shelf all by yourself." This statement is an example of ____________________ praise.

Which of the following theorists believed that environmental conditions were primarily responsible for children's development?

What does the term "constructivism" refer to and what application does it have for early childhood programs?

Any delay in responding to a child's needs is likely to have a negative effect on his or her self-esteem.

How does culture influence children's concept of gender?

Briefly describe the term authentic assessment and provide an example.

Developmental psychologists consider the ____________________ years the most important in children's lives.