SWK Final Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
According to Erikson's stage theory, what developmental task must children master
during early childhood? - Correct answer-Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
According to Piaget's stage theory of cognitive development, what stage
charactereizes children between the ages of 2 and 7? - Correct answer-
Preoperational
Enuresis
A. is an act of rebellion
B. is a heritable disorder
C. is best treated by disciplining the child after the incident
D. is intentional - Correct answer-B. is a heritable disorder
Once children master the cognitive sub-stage of ___________, they can talk about
people, places and objects not immediately present.
A. concrete operation
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,B. intuitive thought
C. egocentrism
D. symbolic function - Correct answer-D. symbolic function
Which statement best describes the concept of egocentrism?
A. Children want to be the center of attention.
B. Children view the world from their own personal perspective.
C. Children have magical beliefs about their own powers.
D. Children are self-centered. - Correct answer-B. Children view the world from
their own personal perspective.
Piaget referred to children's how and why questions as typical of which sub-stage
of development?
A. Intuitive thought
B. Symbolic function
C. Formal logic
D. Primitive reasoning - Correct answer-A. Intuitive thought
Which of the following is NOT recommended as a technique to a decrease
aggressive behaviors in preschool children?
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, A. Physical punishment
B. Time-out
C. Modeling conflict resolution strategies
D. Designing environments with adequate play space and equipment - Correct
answer-A. Physical punishment
Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of medication therapy for
ADHD?
A. Increases child's ability for sustained attention
B. Helps make the child less distractible in the classroom
C. Very limited concerns about medication side effects
D. Enhances classmates' perception of the hyperactive child - Correct answer-D.
Enhances classmates' perception of the hyperactive child
Which of the following statement is true?
A. Bullying typically occurs between 3rd and 5th grades.
B. Bullies tend to make friends easily.
C. Victims of bullying who bully others are likely to be depressed and/or anxious.
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Graded A+
According to Erikson's stage theory, what developmental task must children master
during early childhood? - Correct answer-Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
According to Piaget's stage theory of cognitive development, what stage
charactereizes children between the ages of 2 and 7? - Correct answer-
Preoperational
Enuresis
A. is an act of rebellion
B. is a heritable disorder
C. is best treated by disciplining the child after the incident
D. is intentional - Correct answer-B. is a heritable disorder
Once children master the cognitive sub-stage of ___________, they can talk about
people, places and objects not immediately present.
A. concrete operation
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,B. intuitive thought
C. egocentrism
D. symbolic function - Correct answer-D. symbolic function
Which statement best describes the concept of egocentrism?
A. Children want to be the center of attention.
B. Children view the world from their own personal perspective.
C. Children have magical beliefs about their own powers.
D. Children are self-centered. - Correct answer-B. Children view the world from
their own personal perspective.
Piaget referred to children's how and why questions as typical of which sub-stage
of development?
A. Intuitive thought
B. Symbolic function
C. Formal logic
D. Primitive reasoning - Correct answer-A. Intuitive thought
Which of the following is NOT recommended as a technique to a decrease
aggressive behaviors in preschool children?
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, A. Physical punishment
B. Time-out
C. Modeling conflict resolution strategies
D. Designing environments with adequate play space and equipment - Correct
answer-A. Physical punishment
Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of medication therapy for
ADHD?
A. Increases child's ability for sustained attention
B. Helps make the child less distractible in the classroom
C. Very limited concerns about medication side effects
D. Enhances classmates' perception of the hyperactive child - Correct answer-D.
Enhances classmates' perception of the hyperactive child
Which of the following statement is true?
A. Bullying typically occurs between 3rd and 5th grades.
B. Bullies tend to make friends easily.
C. Victims of bullying who bully others are likely to be depressed and/or anxious.
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