DCF ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+.
■ Principle _____: body changes in a sequence and gives new abilities;
as brain develops, cognitive skills improve. Answer: Principle 2
■ Principle _____: there is continuity from one phase of development to
the next, children continue to add behaviors as they perfect others (ex:
language; cooing --> words). Answer: Principle 3
■ Principle _____: sequence of development is the same but the rate is
different, development is constant but not uniform. Answer: Principle 4
■ Principle _____: the developmental domains influence development in
other areas. Answer: Principle 5
■ A set of ideas of facts principles analyzed in relation to one another
and used to explain a phenomena. Answer: Theory
■ Who came up with the following and what is it called?
1. Physical (food)
, 2. Security (stability)
3. Belonging (social, love, acceptance)
4. Esteem Needs (importance)
5. Self-Actualization (empathy). Answer: What are the 5 levels of
Maslow's Hierarchy?
■ What does Maslow's Hierarchy mean to child care professionals?
Answer: Basic needs must be met first, if not, self-worth suffers.
Awareness of family circumstances can help caregivers know what
needs are or are not being met.
■ Who came up with the following and what is it called?
There are 8 total
first 4 deal with birth - 12 (where children develop ability to learn)
Emotional development is a serious of conflicts that must be resolved
before proceeding to the next. Moving through the conflicts successfully
ensures social and emotional stability. Answer: Erik Erikson
Conflicts in emotional development
■ What are the first 4 stages of conflict and what age range do they
correspond to? Answer: Trust v. Mistrust- Infant
Autonomy v. Shame and Doubt- Toddler
Initiative v. Guilt- Preschool
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+.
■ Principle _____: body changes in a sequence and gives new abilities;
as brain develops, cognitive skills improve. Answer: Principle 2
■ Principle _____: there is continuity from one phase of development to
the next, children continue to add behaviors as they perfect others (ex:
language; cooing --> words). Answer: Principle 3
■ Principle _____: sequence of development is the same but the rate is
different, development is constant but not uniform. Answer: Principle 4
■ Principle _____: the developmental domains influence development in
other areas. Answer: Principle 5
■ A set of ideas of facts principles analyzed in relation to one another
and used to explain a phenomena. Answer: Theory
■ Who came up with the following and what is it called?
1. Physical (food)
, 2. Security (stability)
3. Belonging (social, love, acceptance)
4. Esteem Needs (importance)
5. Self-Actualization (empathy). Answer: What are the 5 levels of
Maslow's Hierarchy?
■ What does Maslow's Hierarchy mean to child care professionals?
Answer: Basic needs must be met first, if not, self-worth suffers.
Awareness of family circumstances can help caregivers know what
needs are or are not being met.
■ Who came up with the following and what is it called?
There are 8 total
first 4 deal with birth - 12 (where children develop ability to learn)
Emotional development is a serious of conflicts that must be resolved
before proceeding to the next. Moving through the conflicts successfully
ensures social and emotional stability. Answer: Erik Erikson
Conflicts in emotional development
■ What are the first 4 stages of conflict and what age range do they
correspond to? Answer: Trust v. Mistrust- Infant
Autonomy v. Shame and Doubt- Toddler
Initiative v. Guilt- Preschool
