AAFCS Study Practice questions and answers
2024\2025 Grade A+
Early Childhood Intervention
- correct answer Is the process by which children who are experiencing or showing signs of
developmental difficulties are diagnosed and treated early to allow them to continue developing in the
best manner possible. Early Childhood Intervention services usually take place before the child reaches
school age because studies indicate that the earlier a child who is experiencing difficulties receives
special education, the more that education will ultimately be
Intellectual Giftedness
- correct answer Refers to children who are born with significantly higher than average IQ and who are
capable of learning concepts and information much more quickly than other children their age. Even
though intellectual giftedness is an asset to the child, the child often requires education that is adjusted
for the speed at which the child can learn. Otherwise the child will become bored, frustrated, isolated,
and may being to underachieve
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
- correct answer 1. Sensorimotor Stage (Birth-2 years)
2. Preoperational Stage (2-7 years)
3. Concrete Operational Stage (7-11 years)
4. Formal Operational Stage (11 years and up)
Sensorimotor Stage
- correct answer Differentiate self from objects
Recognizes self as agent of action and begins to act intentionally
Achieves object permanence
Preparational Stage
- correct answer Learns to use language and represents objects by images and words
, Thinking is still egocentric
Classifies objects by a single feature
Concrete Operational Stage
- correct answer Can think logically about objects and events
Achieves conservation of number, mass and weight
Classifies objects by several features and can order them in series along a single dimension such as size
Formal Operational Stage
- correct answer Can think logically about abstract propositions and tests hypotheses systematically
Becomes concerned with hypothetical, the future and ideologic problems
Explain why later research challenges Piaget's theory of cognitive development
- correct answer Studies have indicated that Piaget may have underestimated the abilities to learn and
understand various concepts.
Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- correct answer Physiological Needs
Safety Needs
Belongingness and Love Needs
Esteem Needs
Self-Actualization
Physiological Needs
- correct answer Food, water, warmth and rest
Safety Needs
- correct answer Security, protection, employment, resources, health
Belongingness and Love Needs
- correct answer Intimate relationships, friends, sense of belonging
2024\2025 Grade A+
Early Childhood Intervention
- correct answer Is the process by which children who are experiencing or showing signs of
developmental difficulties are diagnosed and treated early to allow them to continue developing in the
best manner possible. Early Childhood Intervention services usually take place before the child reaches
school age because studies indicate that the earlier a child who is experiencing difficulties receives
special education, the more that education will ultimately be
Intellectual Giftedness
- correct answer Refers to children who are born with significantly higher than average IQ and who are
capable of learning concepts and information much more quickly than other children their age. Even
though intellectual giftedness is an asset to the child, the child often requires education that is adjusted
for the speed at which the child can learn. Otherwise the child will become bored, frustrated, isolated,
and may being to underachieve
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
- correct answer 1. Sensorimotor Stage (Birth-2 years)
2. Preoperational Stage (2-7 years)
3. Concrete Operational Stage (7-11 years)
4. Formal Operational Stage (11 years and up)
Sensorimotor Stage
- correct answer Differentiate self from objects
Recognizes self as agent of action and begins to act intentionally
Achieves object permanence
Preparational Stage
- correct answer Learns to use language and represents objects by images and words
, Thinking is still egocentric
Classifies objects by a single feature
Concrete Operational Stage
- correct answer Can think logically about objects and events
Achieves conservation of number, mass and weight
Classifies objects by several features and can order them in series along a single dimension such as size
Formal Operational Stage
- correct answer Can think logically about abstract propositions and tests hypotheses systematically
Becomes concerned with hypothetical, the future and ideologic problems
Explain why later research challenges Piaget's theory of cognitive development
- correct answer Studies have indicated that Piaget may have underestimated the abilities to learn and
understand various concepts.
Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- correct answer Physiological Needs
Safety Needs
Belongingness and Love Needs
Esteem Needs
Self-Actualization
Physiological Needs
- correct answer Food, water, warmth and rest
Safety Needs
- correct answer Security, protection, employment, resources, health
Belongingness and Love Needs
- correct answer Intimate relationships, friends, sense of belonging
