OAE Early Childhood Education Practice Test | 135 Questions | 100% Correct Answers

Which of the following behaviors reflects an infants development of an understanding of object permanence? a. sucking on part of a handheld toy b. switching a toy from hand to hand c. watching a toy roll across a floor d. searching for a toy under a blanket - D. Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory of development hypothesizes that, at the beginning of the elementary school years, the primary conflict facing young children is that of: a. industry vs. inferiority b. intimacy vs. isolation c. trust vs. mistrust d. identity vs. role confusion - A. During which age span do young children typically first begin to demonstrate goaldirected actions? a. 0-2 years b. 2-4 years c. 4-6 years d. 6-8 years - A. . Which of the following is most characteristic of the language development of a typical three-year-old child? a. speaking in complete simple sentences (e.g. "I want a cookie." b. pointing to objects and uttering a single word (e.g. "Cookie") c. combining two words together (e.g. "Want cookie") d. speaking in complex sentences (e.g. "Please give me a chocolate cookies because I feel very very hungry" - A. Which of the following is most important to address is a health and safety unit for kindergarteners as they being the school year? a. Reasons for respecting the safety rules established by teachers, administrators, and other adults b. Common causes of minor injuries that occur on the school playground c. The different ways in which harmful household substances affect the body is ingested and touched d. Procedures for crossing streets, parking lots, and driveways and bus safety - D. A preschool teacher observes two three-year-olds playing silently side by side in a sandbox, each building a castle. Which of the following would be the most appropriate conclusion for the teacher to draw in regard to this behavior?