DCF THEORIST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
f What is a theory? - A set of facts or principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain
phenomena(a fact or behavior that can be observed)
How do you create a positive environment for children in your care? - *Ensure learning centers have
ample space for movement.
*Reduce the number of transitions throughout the day.
*Ensure the environment feels safe for the child.
*Provide activities that are slightly challenging to the child.
*Provide activities to increase development without causing frustration.
Abraham Maslow developed what? - The hierarchy of human needs
How many levels does Maslow's hierarchy have? - Five
What are the 5 levels of Maslows hierarchy? - Level 1-Physical
Level 2-Comfort and Saftey
Level 3- Social
Level 4-Self-esteem
Level 5-Self-Actualizing
What are examples of a Physical need? - *Air to breathe
*Shelter to protect
*Water to drink
*Food to eat
*Clothes to wear
*Health care
What are examples of Comfort and Saftey? - *Safety
*Security
, *Stability
*Transportation
*Safe relationships
*Child care
What are some examples of Self-Esteem? - *Adequacy
*Confidence
*Importance
*Sense of efficiency,capability,resilency,hopefulness
*Ability to cope and problem solve
What are some examples of Self-Actualizing? - *Fulfill one's life purpose and meaning
*Being all that one is able to be
*Spirituality
*Personal emotional response
*Refinement of interpersonal skills
What does the heirarchy of needs mean to you as a child care professional? - *Basic needs must be met
first,when not met,the child's self worth suffers.
*Neglect can occur at all levels,not just basic needs.All needs are important.
*Child care professionals need to be aware of the family circumstances to understand what needs are
beig met at home.
What are some hints that will help you remember Maslows's theory? - *If you close the "M" at the
bottom, it will form triangles or pyramids.
*Maslow studies human needs.
*What motivates children to act the way they do? Needs being met.
Do the lower levels of needs have to be met before higher needs can be accomplished? - Yes
Successfully meeting the needs at each level results in what? - Fulfilling one's life with purpose and
meaning.
Erik Erikson developed what? - He developed eight pyschosocial stages through which humans develop
throughout their entire lifetime. It is called the Eight Conflicts in Emotional Development.
How is Erik Erikson recognized? - As a development pyschologist who can be compared to Sigmund
Freud because of his theory that humans develop in stages.
What are each of Erikson's stages called? - Conflicts
ANSWERS GRADED A+
f What is a theory? - A set of facts or principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain
phenomena(a fact or behavior that can be observed)
How do you create a positive environment for children in your care? - *Ensure learning centers have
ample space for movement.
*Reduce the number of transitions throughout the day.
*Ensure the environment feels safe for the child.
*Provide activities that are slightly challenging to the child.
*Provide activities to increase development without causing frustration.
Abraham Maslow developed what? - The hierarchy of human needs
How many levels does Maslow's hierarchy have? - Five
What are the 5 levels of Maslows hierarchy? - Level 1-Physical
Level 2-Comfort and Saftey
Level 3- Social
Level 4-Self-esteem
Level 5-Self-Actualizing
What are examples of a Physical need? - *Air to breathe
*Shelter to protect
*Water to drink
*Food to eat
*Clothes to wear
*Health care
What are examples of Comfort and Saftey? - *Safety
*Security
, *Stability
*Transportation
*Safe relationships
*Child care
What are some examples of Self-Esteem? - *Adequacy
*Confidence
*Importance
*Sense of efficiency,capability,resilency,hopefulness
*Ability to cope and problem solve
What are some examples of Self-Actualizing? - *Fulfill one's life purpose and meaning
*Being all that one is able to be
*Spirituality
*Personal emotional response
*Refinement of interpersonal skills
What does the heirarchy of needs mean to you as a child care professional? - *Basic needs must be met
first,when not met,the child's self worth suffers.
*Neglect can occur at all levels,not just basic needs.All needs are important.
*Child care professionals need to be aware of the family circumstances to understand what needs are
beig met at home.
What are some hints that will help you remember Maslows's theory? - *If you close the "M" at the
bottom, it will form triangles or pyramids.
*Maslow studies human needs.
*What motivates children to act the way they do? Needs being met.
Do the lower levels of needs have to be met before higher needs can be accomplished? - Yes
Successfully meeting the needs at each level results in what? - Fulfilling one's life with purpose and
meaning.
Erik Erikson developed what? - He developed eight pyschosocial stages through which humans develop
throughout their entire lifetime. It is called the Eight Conflicts in Emotional Development.
How is Erik Erikson recognized? - As a development pyschologist who can be compared to Sigmund
Freud because of his theory that humans develop in stages.
What are each of Erikson's stages called? - Conflicts
