CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following statements is true?
The study of children has very recent origins.
The study of children dates at least to the late 1700s.
Child development as an academic focus is a contemporary enterprise.
Studying child development can occur only in higher education institutions. - Answer-
The study of children dates at least to the late 1700s.
Because of the focus on the influence of environments and interdependent systems,
bioecological systems theory is referred to as a: - Answer-contextual theory
Research shows that one of the primary benefits of an inclusive classroom, compared
to a segregated classroom, is that: - Answer-children with disabilities and their typically
developing peers all show more positive outcomes in key areas.
Psychosocial theory argues that: - Answer-social interactions are more important than
sexual drives in explaining personality development.
Lev Vygotsky is most associated with the theoretical framework that focuses on how: -
Answer-human interaction, culture, and social experiences combine to encourage
learning.
What are considered critical at certain times during early growth and development and
have growth-inducing influence on the brain's structure? - Answer-Essential
experiences
The concept of "developmental appropriateness" focuses on the idea that that: -
Answer-interactions with and expectations of children are based on age, individuality,
and culture.
Jean Piaget is most associated with the theoretical framework that focuses on how: -
Answer-children modify existing cognitive structures when confronted with new
information.
John Locke (1632-1704) was one of the earliest scholars to suggest that: - Answer-the
child's environment influences the development of the child's knowledge.
The federal law that provides for special education services for children from ages 3 to
21 is known as the: - Answer-Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following statements is true?
The study of children has very recent origins.
The study of children dates at least to the late 1700s.
Child development as an academic focus is a contemporary enterprise.
Studying child development can occur only in higher education institutions. - Answer-
The study of children dates at least to the late 1700s.
Because of the focus on the influence of environments and interdependent systems,
bioecological systems theory is referred to as a: - Answer-contextual theory
Research shows that one of the primary benefits of an inclusive classroom, compared
to a segregated classroom, is that: - Answer-children with disabilities and their typically
developing peers all show more positive outcomes in key areas.
Psychosocial theory argues that: - Answer-social interactions are more important than
sexual drives in explaining personality development.
Lev Vygotsky is most associated with the theoretical framework that focuses on how: -
Answer-human interaction, culture, and social experiences combine to encourage
learning.
What are considered critical at certain times during early growth and development and
have growth-inducing influence on the brain's structure? - Answer-Essential
experiences
The concept of "developmental appropriateness" focuses on the idea that that: -
Answer-interactions with and expectations of children are based on age, individuality,
and culture.
Jean Piaget is most associated with the theoretical framework that focuses on how: -
Answer-children modify existing cognitive structures when confronted with new
information.
John Locke (1632-1704) was one of the earliest scholars to suggest that: - Answer-the
child's environment influences the development of the child's knowledge.
The federal law that provides for special education services for children from ages 3 to
21 is known as the: - Answer-Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
