CMN 554 MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS &
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe about children? ANSWER - He described
children as 'noble savages', born with purity and innocence and an innate sense of morality.
How did John Locke's view of children differ from Rousseau's? ANSWER - Locke believed
children enter the world as a blank slate, shaped by their environment and experiences.
Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis? ANSWER - Sigmund Freud
What are the stages of psychosexual development according to Freud? ANSWER - Oral
(birth to 18 months), Anal (1 to 3 years), Phallic (3 to 5 years), Latency (5 to 13 years),
Genital (13 and beyond).
What is Urie Bronfenbrenner known for? ANSWER - He developed the Ecological
Systems theory, emphasizing the role of interpersonal and environmental systems in human
development.
What is the Microsystem in Bronfenbrenner's theory? ANSWER - The Microsystem is the
smallest, simplest system based on interactions in the child's immediate world.
What did Arnold Gesell contribute to child development? ANSWER - He believed that
discerning guidance in home, school, and community leads to optimal development.
, What is the Concrete Operations stage in Piaget's theory? ANSWER - It is the third stage
where children (ages 7 to 11) can utilize logical principles when problem solving.
What is Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development? ANSWER - It consists of
various levels and stages, including the Conventional stage (ages 10-13) where acceptance
from others and conformity to social rules prevail.
What is the Zone of Proximal Development according to Lev Vygotsky? ANSWER - It is
the distance between what an individual can learn independently and what they can learn
with guidance from an adult or more experienced peer.
What developmental level considerations are important in health promotion for school-age
children? ANSWER - Health promotion behaviors must meet the child's cognitive level
(Concrete operations) and moral level (Conventional stage).
What types of learners are identified in health promotion for children? ANSWER -
Auditory learners, kinesthetic learners, and those who engage all modalities (kinesthetic,
auditory, visual).
What is the significance of an internal locus of control in children? ANSWER - Children
with an internal locus of control believe they are responsible for their behavior and
accomplishments, leading to higher achievement levels.
What factors increase the risk of child abuse? ANSWER - Family poverty, limited
maternal education, culture, needy child syndrome, presence of a step-father, single-parent
status, parental drug addiction, and teenage parenthood.
What is the most frequent illness in school-age children? ANSWER - Upper Respiratory
Infection (URI).
What is the leading cause of death in school-age children? ANSWER - Motor vehicle
accidents (both passenger and pedestrian).
ANSWERS | BEST 2026 UPDATE | 100%
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ALABAMA.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe about children? ANSWER - He described
children as 'noble savages', born with purity and innocence and an innate sense of morality.
How did John Locke's view of children differ from Rousseau's? ANSWER - Locke believed
children enter the world as a blank slate, shaped by their environment and experiences.
Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis? ANSWER - Sigmund Freud
What are the stages of psychosexual development according to Freud? ANSWER - Oral
(birth to 18 months), Anal (1 to 3 years), Phallic (3 to 5 years), Latency (5 to 13 years),
Genital (13 and beyond).
What is Urie Bronfenbrenner known for? ANSWER - He developed the Ecological
Systems theory, emphasizing the role of interpersonal and environmental systems in human
development.
What is the Microsystem in Bronfenbrenner's theory? ANSWER - The Microsystem is the
smallest, simplest system based on interactions in the child's immediate world.
What did Arnold Gesell contribute to child development? ANSWER - He believed that
discerning guidance in home, school, and community leads to optimal development.
, What is the Concrete Operations stage in Piaget's theory? ANSWER - It is the third stage
where children (ages 7 to 11) can utilize logical principles when problem solving.
What is Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development? ANSWER - It consists of
various levels and stages, including the Conventional stage (ages 10-13) where acceptance
from others and conformity to social rules prevail.
What is the Zone of Proximal Development according to Lev Vygotsky? ANSWER - It is
the distance between what an individual can learn independently and what they can learn
with guidance from an adult or more experienced peer.
What developmental level considerations are important in health promotion for school-age
children? ANSWER - Health promotion behaviors must meet the child's cognitive level
(Concrete operations) and moral level (Conventional stage).
What types of learners are identified in health promotion for children? ANSWER -
Auditory learners, kinesthetic learners, and those who engage all modalities (kinesthetic,
auditory, visual).
What is the significance of an internal locus of control in children? ANSWER - Children
with an internal locus of control believe they are responsible for their behavior and
accomplishments, leading to higher achievement levels.
What factors increase the risk of child abuse? ANSWER - Family poverty, limited
maternal education, culture, needy child syndrome, presence of a step-father, single-parent
status, parental drug addiction, and teenage parenthood.
What is the most frequent illness in school-age children? ANSWER - Upper Respiratory
Infection (URI).
What is the leading cause of death in school-age children? ANSWER - Motor vehicle
accidents (both passenger and pedestrian).
