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Definitions #2
Early childhood Educators
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What is Erik Erikson's second stage in the psycho social theory? 

Autonomy vs shame and doubt

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culture is...


Is invisible and effects everything that we do

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What is self esteem?

It is a valuing process and ongoing self-appraisal which encompasses self-image and self concept

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What are some strategies to create partnerships with families? 

collaborate, be respectful, communicate regularly , be responsive, share resources, etc

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To promote self-help skills, what should adults do?
A) Restrict children to what they can do well
B) Encourage trials and exploration
C) Do everything they can for the child
D) Manage the risks children explore

Encourage trials and exploration

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Piaget states that children are moving towards what stage as they are entering school? 

A) Preoperational
B) Concrete operational
C) Intellectual
D) Mental

b) concrete operational

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 What is the definition of temperament?

Temperament is an inborn trait that is genetically determined

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what is affirmation?

A positive, validating message

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Which of the following is a responsibility of early educators?

1.Set up the center or classroom to invite both boys and girls to all areas

2.Make sure boys try on dresses in the dress-up corner

3.Create competitive activities between boys and girls

4.Set up a classroom environment that supports gender specific roles 

Set up the center or classroom to invite both boys and girls to all areas

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How can we promote positive self esteem? 

build positive relationships, affirmations, build on autonomy , etc

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11) Which theorist is best known for research on moral decision making?

A) Kohlberg

B) Erikson

C) Gardner

D) Vygotsky


a) Lawrence Kohlberg

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Define blended family.. 

a family unit formed when two individuals, who may have children from previous relationships, combine their lives

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what is family- centered approach? 

collaboration, The teacher sees the importance of creating a relationship with each family 

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How can teachers become better communicators with families? 

1. communicate only at pick up

2. schedule meetings at different times to be accommodating to all families

3.communicate only by email

schedule meetings at different times to be accommodating to all families

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How can adults help children cope with fears?

1.By linking up a brave, gentle, outgoing child with one who is fearful

2.By telling them not to be afraid

3.By disregarding their feelings

4.By refusing to label the feeling 

By linking up a brave, gentle, outgoing child with one who is fearful

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Which theorist came up with the hierarchy of needs?

MASLOW

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Define immigrant family..

a family where at least one parent or spouse is foreign-born.

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What is exploration?

when a child explores the environment, more secure children will explore more freely

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 Teachers should not have family- centered approaches at the childcare.

True or false

False

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A young child sucking on his/her thumb is an example of what?

1. self soothing

2. needs to be quiet

3. wants a soother

4. does not have trust in parent

1. self soothing

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In Maslow's Hierarchy of needs what do basic needs mean? (4 different ones)

food, water, air and rest

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Define extended family..

a family that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives, who all live nearby or in one household.



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What is SIDS?

 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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Teachers should explain the benefits of play to parents such as play allows children to be active explorers.

True or false

true

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Why did early childhood experts want to change the word discipline to guidance? 

1. it sounds better

2. educators prefer frequent change

3. children like it better

4. it reflects a more positive approach 

4. it reflects a more positive approach