PEARSON Practice Test Exam Questions
with Correct Answers
In typical human development, which of the following social-emotional skills develops
last?
A) negotiating solutions to conflicts
B) objecting to major changes in routine
C) showing affection for familiar playmates
D) distinguishing fantasy from reality - Answer-D) distinguishing fantasy from reality
Two teachers are planning a learning environment for toddlers between one and two
years of age. According to the theories of Erik Erikson, for children of this age it would
be especially important to create an environment that reinforces the children's:
A) ability to play attention during group activities such as show-and-tell
B) recognition that familiar objects and people exist when unseen
C) mastery of basic self-care skills such as toileting and feeding
D) desire to establish close relationships, including having a best friend - Answer-C)
mastery of basic self-care skills such as toileting and feeding
Two five-year old children in a prekindergarten class are reluctant to attempt new tasks,
repeatedly telling the teacher they "can't do it" and asking the teacher to "do it for me."
Which of the following responses by the teacher would likely be most effective for
helping these children develop attitudes of greater self-confidence and motivation to
learn?
A) assigning the children extremely simple tasks and commending them for completion
of the tasks
B) telling the children that no matter how well they have performed a task, they should
feel proud of their work they have done
C) having the children work together on tasks and encouraging them to help one
another
D) praising the children's ability when they succeed at a task and fostering effort and
persistence at tasks they find challenging - Answer-D) praising the children's ability
when they succeed at a task and fostering effort and persistence at tasks they find
challenging
Mr. Long, an early childhood special education teacher, works with Mrs. Smith and her
6-month old daughter, Melanie, who is developmentally delayed. Mr. Long has a goal
for promoting the development of a healthy, emotional attachment between Melanie and
her mother. Which of the following strategies best support this goal?
A) showing Ms. Smith ways to create a visually stimulating environment for Melanie
, B) encouraging Ms. Smith to quickly respond to Melanie's cues for various needs, such
as comfort
C) modeling to Ms. Smith ways to interact with Melanie, such as in a game of peekaboo
D) recommending to Ms. Smith a variety of high-interest toys for Melanie to choose from
- Answer-B) encourage Ms. Smith to quickly respond to Melanie's cues for various
needs, such as comfort
According to research, a baby's brain continues to develop after birth primarily because
of:
A) sensory experiences
B) environmental factors
C) family history
D) physical well-being - Answer-A) sensory experiences
Which of the following children is exhibiting atypical motor development?
A) a ten-month old child who cannot maintain a sitting position
B) a three-month old child who cannot roll from back to front purposefully
C) a six-month old child who cannot raise up to hands and knees position and rock
D) a one-month old who cannot bring hands together when lying on back - Answer-A) a
ten-month old who cannot maintain a sitting position
According to Part C regulations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act (IDEA), the definition of developmental delay is defined:
A) by each local education agency (LEA) for use with children residing in that school
district
B) within the amendments to IDEA enacted in December 2004
C) each year by the US Department of Education based on evolving research findings
D) by each state, for use with children residing in that state - Answer-D) by each state,
for use with children residing in that state
Research suggests that children with an expressive language delay in a preschool
classroom differ significantly from their typical same-age peers in their ability to:
A) follow a teacher's two-step directions
B) engage in functional play
C) participate in show-and-tell activities
D) understand and enjoy group read-alouds - Answer-C) participate in show-and-tell
activities
Rose is a second grader who has spastic cerebral palsy. Which of the following
characteristics would she most likely exhibit as a result of having this disability?
A) increased hyperactivity
with Correct Answers
In typical human development, which of the following social-emotional skills develops
last?
A) negotiating solutions to conflicts
B) objecting to major changes in routine
C) showing affection for familiar playmates
D) distinguishing fantasy from reality - Answer-D) distinguishing fantasy from reality
Two teachers are planning a learning environment for toddlers between one and two
years of age. According to the theories of Erik Erikson, for children of this age it would
be especially important to create an environment that reinforces the children's:
A) ability to play attention during group activities such as show-and-tell
B) recognition that familiar objects and people exist when unseen
C) mastery of basic self-care skills such as toileting and feeding
D) desire to establish close relationships, including having a best friend - Answer-C)
mastery of basic self-care skills such as toileting and feeding
Two five-year old children in a prekindergarten class are reluctant to attempt new tasks,
repeatedly telling the teacher they "can't do it" and asking the teacher to "do it for me."
Which of the following responses by the teacher would likely be most effective for
helping these children develop attitudes of greater self-confidence and motivation to
learn?
A) assigning the children extremely simple tasks and commending them for completion
of the tasks
B) telling the children that no matter how well they have performed a task, they should
feel proud of their work they have done
C) having the children work together on tasks and encouraging them to help one
another
D) praising the children's ability when they succeed at a task and fostering effort and
persistence at tasks they find challenging - Answer-D) praising the children's ability
when they succeed at a task and fostering effort and persistence at tasks they find
challenging
Mr. Long, an early childhood special education teacher, works with Mrs. Smith and her
6-month old daughter, Melanie, who is developmentally delayed. Mr. Long has a goal
for promoting the development of a healthy, emotional attachment between Melanie and
her mother. Which of the following strategies best support this goal?
A) showing Ms. Smith ways to create a visually stimulating environment for Melanie
, B) encouraging Ms. Smith to quickly respond to Melanie's cues for various needs, such
as comfort
C) modeling to Ms. Smith ways to interact with Melanie, such as in a game of peekaboo
D) recommending to Ms. Smith a variety of high-interest toys for Melanie to choose from
- Answer-B) encourage Ms. Smith to quickly respond to Melanie's cues for various
needs, such as comfort
According to research, a baby's brain continues to develop after birth primarily because
of:
A) sensory experiences
B) environmental factors
C) family history
D) physical well-being - Answer-A) sensory experiences
Which of the following children is exhibiting atypical motor development?
A) a ten-month old child who cannot maintain a sitting position
B) a three-month old child who cannot roll from back to front purposefully
C) a six-month old child who cannot raise up to hands and knees position and rock
D) a one-month old who cannot bring hands together when lying on back - Answer-A) a
ten-month old who cannot maintain a sitting position
According to Part C regulations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act (IDEA), the definition of developmental delay is defined:
A) by each local education agency (LEA) for use with children residing in that school
district
B) within the amendments to IDEA enacted in December 2004
C) each year by the US Department of Education based on evolving research findings
D) by each state, for use with children residing in that state - Answer-D) by each state,
for use with children residing in that state
Research suggests that children with an expressive language delay in a preschool
classroom differ significantly from their typical same-age peers in their ability to:
A) follow a teacher's two-step directions
B) engage in functional play
C) participate in show-and-tell activities
D) understand and enjoy group read-alouds - Answer-C) participate in show-and-tell
activities
Rose is a second grader who has spastic cerebral palsy. Which of the following
characteristics would she most likely exhibit as a result of having this disability?
A) increased hyperactivity
