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What is a theory? -
correct answer ✅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? -
correct answer ✅*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? -
correct answer ✅The hierarchy of human needs
How many levels does Maslow's hierarchy have? -
correct answer ✅Five
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What are the 5 levels of Maslows hierarchy? -
correct answer ✅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? -
correct answer ✅*Air to breathe
*Shelter to protect
*Water to drink
*Food to eat
*Clothes to wear
*Health care
What are examples of Comfort and Saftey? -
correct answer ✅*Safety
*Security
*Stability
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*Transportation
*Safe relationships
*Child care
What are some examples of Self-Esteem? -
correct answer ✅*Adequacy
*Confidence
*Importance
*Sense of efficiency,capability,resilency,hopefulness
*Ability to cope and problem solve
What are some examples of Self-Actualizing? -
correct answer ✅*Fulfill one's life purpose and meaning
*Being all that one is able to be
*Spirituality
*Personal emotional response
*Refinement of interpersonal skills
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What does the heirarchy of needs mean to you as a child care
professional? -
correct answer ✅*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? -
correct answer ✅*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? -
correct answer ✅Yes
CGAD Questions And Answers Latest
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What is a theory? -
correct answer ✅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? -
correct answer ✅*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? -
correct answer ✅The hierarchy of human needs
How many levels does Maslow's hierarchy have? -
correct answer ✅Five
,DCF: Child Growth and Development
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What are the 5 levels of Maslows hierarchy? -
correct answer ✅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? -
correct answer ✅*Air to breathe
*Shelter to protect
*Water to drink
*Food to eat
*Clothes to wear
*Health care
What are examples of Comfort and Saftey? -
correct answer ✅*Safety
*Security
*Stability
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*Transportation
*Safe relationships
*Child care
What are some examples of Self-Esteem? -
correct answer ✅*Adequacy
*Confidence
*Importance
*Sense of efficiency,capability,resilency,hopefulness
*Ability to cope and problem solve
What are some examples of Self-Actualizing? -
correct answer ✅*Fulfill one's life purpose and meaning
*Being all that one is able to be
*Spirituality
*Personal emotional response
*Refinement of interpersonal skills
, DCF: Child Growth and Development
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What does the heirarchy of needs mean to you as a child care
professional? -
correct answer ✅*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? -
correct answer ✅*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? -
correct answer ✅Yes
