SAPR DCF EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025
DAP-How it applies - Answers Young Children Need:
-Variety of Experiences
-Lots of play opportunities
-Socialization
-Exposure to rich language experiences
How should caregivers plan and prepare experiences? - Answers Making sure that they are fun,
stimulating and offer hands-on opportunities for learning that are challenging and achievable.
What is one of the most important aspects of a child's learning during the ages of 3-5 years old?
- Answers Language Development
Jean Piaget - Answers 4 stages of cognitive development
Erik Erikson - Answers 8 stages of social and emotional development
Jean Piaget: The 4 stages of cognitive development - Answers Sensorimotor - 0-2 years old
Preoperational- 2-7 years old
Concrete-operational- 7-11 years old
Formal Operations- 11 years old and older
What do children learn in the Preoperational Stage from ages 2-7 years old? - Answers Young
children learn about their world through their actions
What does Piaget's theory explain? - Answers How children interact with their environment to
construct knowledge
Erik Erikson and the 8 conflicts in emotional development explanation - Answers Erik Erikson
developed the theory that emotional development occurs through each of the 8 stages in
sequential order
Age: Infant
Conflict: Trust vs Mistrust - Answers -Trust is developed over time by providing an infant with a
consistent, comforting environment.
-When needs are met, trust is established.
-Trust builds an emotional foundation.
, -A lack of trust can result in poor emotional stability.
Age: Toddler
Conflict: Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt - Answers -Toddlers need to explore their own bodies
and environment in order to become confident in themselves.
-When autonomy is allowed, a person can become comfortable with his/her choices.
-A lack of autonomy can result in a feeling of shame or insecurity.
Age: Preschool
Conflict: Initiative vs Guilt - Answers -4-5 year old 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.
-When initiative is encouraged, a person experiments within one's environment.
-A lack of encouragement for initiative can result in a feeling of guilt for acting on one's natural
curiosity.
Age: Grade School
Conflict: Industry vs Inferiority - Answers -Between the ages of 6 to 12, children show the ability
to develop competencies. Children who are inhibited developing these skills and abilities will
experience inferiority.
-When children experience success, they attain a sense of adequacy and pride.
-A lack of industry can result in a feeling of low self-worth.
Erikson's Theory - Answers Erikson's theory on social development states that children at this
age MUST be nurtured while they develop an interest in exploring beyond themselves.
Developmental Domains for Young Children - Answers Physical Development, Social and
Emotional, Language and Communication, Cognitive Development and General Knowledge,
Approaches to Learning
Physical Development in Young Children - Answers Growing taller and leaner than toddlers,
smaller appetite, weight gain, height gain, lower center of balance, improved spatial ability.
Gross Motor Skills - Answers walking, running, jumping, climbing, and throwing
Fine Motor Skills - Answers coloring, modeling, cutting, stringing, self-help skills
DAP-How it applies - Answers Young Children Need:
-Variety of Experiences
-Lots of play opportunities
-Socialization
-Exposure to rich language experiences
How should caregivers plan and prepare experiences? - Answers Making sure that they are fun,
stimulating and offer hands-on opportunities for learning that are challenging and achievable.
What is one of the most important aspects of a child's learning during the ages of 3-5 years old?
- Answers Language Development
Jean Piaget - Answers 4 stages of cognitive development
Erik Erikson - Answers 8 stages of social and emotional development
Jean Piaget: The 4 stages of cognitive development - Answers Sensorimotor - 0-2 years old
Preoperational- 2-7 years old
Concrete-operational- 7-11 years old
Formal Operations- 11 years old and older
What do children learn in the Preoperational Stage from ages 2-7 years old? - Answers Young
children learn about their world through their actions
What does Piaget's theory explain? - Answers How children interact with their environment to
construct knowledge
Erik Erikson and the 8 conflicts in emotional development explanation - Answers Erik Erikson
developed the theory that emotional development occurs through each of the 8 stages in
sequential order
Age: Infant
Conflict: Trust vs Mistrust - Answers -Trust is developed over time by providing an infant with a
consistent, comforting environment.
-When needs are met, trust is established.
-Trust builds an emotional foundation.
, -A lack of trust can result in poor emotional stability.
Age: Toddler
Conflict: Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt - Answers -Toddlers need to explore their own bodies
and environment in order to become confident in themselves.
-When autonomy is allowed, a person can become comfortable with his/her choices.
-A lack of autonomy can result in a feeling of shame or insecurity.
Age: Preschool
Conflict: Initiative vs Guilt - Answers -4-5 year old 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.
-When initiative is encouraged, a person experiments within one's environment.
-A lack of encouragement for initiative can result in a feeling of guilt for acting on one's natural
curiosity.
Age: Grade School
Conflict: Industry vs Inferiority - Answers -Between the ages of 6 to 12, children show the ability
to develop competencies. Children who are inhibited developing these skills and abilities will
experience inferiority.
-When children experience success, they attain a sense of adequacy and pride.
-A lack of industry can result in a feeling of low self-worth.
Erikson's Theory - Answers Erikson's theory on social development states that children at this
age MUST be nurtured while they develop an interest in exploring beyond themselves.
Developmental Domains for Young Children - Answers Physical Development, Social and
Emotional, Language and Communication, Cognitive Development and General Knowledge,
Approaches to Learning
Physical Development in Young Children - Answers Growing taller and leaner than toddlers,
smaller appetite, weight gain, height gain, lower center of balance, improved spatial ability.
Gross Motor Skills - Answers walking, running, jumping, climbing, and throwing
Fine Motor Skills - Answers coloring, modeling, cutting, stringing, self-help skills
