OAE Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Early Childhood Practice Test questions with correct answers

1. Mainstream media and advanced technologies have led to a shift in the nature of children's recreational activities - instead of playing outside, children are more frequently engaging in indoor activities, such as playing computer or video games and watching revel vision. What is one thing parents can do during the early developmental stages of child's life to ensure proper social development? A. Make sure television shows and computer or video games are age appropriate. B. Make sure television shows and computer or video games are educational. C. Decrease the amount of times a child spends watching television and playing computer or video games, and encourage social interaction. D. Increase the frequency with which friends visit each week. - Answer C. Decrease the amount of time a child spends watching tv and playing computer or video games and encourage social interaction. 2. In response to bad behavior, a young child is scolded and threatened with punishment, however, these methods have resulted in decreased academic performance and worsening behavior. What can a parent or educator do to increase self-esteem and positive behavior in this situation? A. Focus on the child's positive behaviors. B. Seek behavior management counseling. C. Assign a tutor to the child. D. Continue with the current techniques, as this may be a childhood stage. - Answer A. Focus on the child's positive behaviors. 3. According to the theory of cognitive de