DCF Child Care Training Exam 2021 Child Growth and Development

A firm foundation of trust encourages _____ . - answer-All of the above A sense of belonging and acceptance - answer-social Able to measure in terms of inches and centimeters, and enjoy measuring with rulers, measuring tape, and yardsticks (Mathematical Thinking) - answer-5-12 years of age According to Erikson, emotional development is a series of stages called ______. - answer-conflicts Approaches to Learning - answer-Eagerness to learn, including curiosity, persistence, creative problem solving, and the ability to create and complete long-term projects As a child care professional, you can help children with disabilities engage with their peers by: - answer-All of the above Asking for more cookies when given one or two (Mathematical Thinking) - answer-18-24 months Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - answer-Toddlers need to explore their own bodies and environment in order to become confident about themselves. Children establish the foundation for feelings of acceptance, belonging, and self-esteem through all of the following except: - answer-Being aware of a perceived difference, whether physical or mental, between a child and their peers Children who experience positive interactions during cooperative play will: - answer-Learn to share toys and engage with others without prompting or guidance from adults and caregivers Cooing or babbling when being talked to or sung to (Social and Emotional Development) - answer-Birth-8 months Crawling to explore the environment (Scientific Inquiry) - answer-8-18 months Creative Expression Through the Arts - answer-Ability to express ideas and feelings, use words, manipulate tools and media, and solve problems Eating plenty of calories and limiting daily physical activities - answer-Negative Impact Empathy - answer-self-actualization Enjoying and learning from sensory experiences created by using items such as building blocks, art supplies, puzzles, and musical instruments (Approaches to Learning) - answer-5-12 years old Erikson developed ___ psychosocial stages through which humans develop during their lifetime. - answer-8 Experimenting with stacking blocks (Scientific Inquiry) - answer-2-3 years Feeling of competency - answer-self-esteem Feeling of success and pride in accomplishments - answer-self-esteem Food - answer-Physical For children older than eleven, thinking becomes very abstract and they are able to think beyond the present. - answer-Formal Operations Generatively vs. Stagnation - answer-Between the ages of 35 and 64, adults are seeking a sense of accomplishment in life through family and career. Having a feeling that there is a purpose to one's life - answer-self-actualization Health effects, such as illnesses, accidents, injuries, and diseases - answer-Negative Impact Identity vs. Role Confusion - answer-Between the ages of 12 and 18, children are attempting to define who they are and where they are going. If parents and caregivers fail to help resolve a conflict, children could experience ____. - answer-All of the above In the Infant Care Center this fall, you noticed four-month-old Sara roll over; a few weeks later, she began scooting. By December, six-month-old Raul had rolled over and scooted. Last week, you noted that Renae—at the age of five months—had rolled over, and you predict she will be scooting very soon. - answer-Principle 1- similar to all Industry vs. Inferiority - answer-Between the ages of 6 and 12, children show the ability to develop competencies. Children who are inhibited in developing these skills and abilities will experience inferiority. Infants and toddlers learn through sensory perception and motor activity. - answer-Sensorimotor Initiative vs. Guilt - answer-Four- and five-year-olds begin to develop an interest in exploring beyond themselves. Children who are not allowed to pursue their natural curiosity will be prone to feel guilt for their actions. Integrity vs. Despair - answer-After the age of 65, adults seek meaning in their lives by reflecting on their accomplishments and fulfillment in life. Intimacy vs. Isolation - answer-Between the ages of 18 and 35, young adults are exploring the development of relationships. Language and Literacy - answer-Ability to see, hear, speak, read, write, and construct an understanding of things Maintaining a healthy body through proper nutrition and exercise - answer-Positive impact Materials that facilitate physical activities, such as sports balls, jump ropes, and playground equipment - answer-Positive impact Mathematical Thinking - answer-Number knowledge, patterns, size, shape awareness, and the relationship between objects and space Nap periods that are short and insufficient - answer-Negative Impact Noticing new things and asking questions about them (Approaches to Learning) - answer-3-4 years Overexposure to candy, soda, and fast food - answer-Negative Impact Overexposure to quiet activities, such as television programming, video games, movies, and computers - answer-Negative Impact Painting on an easel with a variety of brushes (Creative Expression Through the Arts) - answer-18-24 months Pete and Al, both nearly five years old, are playing with the same puzzle. You watch as Pete tells Al, "The first piece goes here." Al says, "We both have five pieces now." Even though the activity lasts only a few minutes, you believe it is a good indicator of each boy's current development. - answer-Principle 5- interrelated Physical Development - answer-Typical growth patterns, changes in weight and height, gross and fine motor skills, general health and safety, visual perception, and hearing Plenty of time in the daily schedule for indoor and outdoor physical activities - answer-Positive impact Positive interactions with others - answer-social Responding to questions with appropriate answers (Language and Literacy) - answer-4 years- kindergarten Safe Neighborhood - answer-comfort and safety Safe relationships - answer-comfort and safety Saying simple words, such as "Yes," to show understanding (Language and Literacy) - answer-8-18 months Scie