Multiple Choice
1.
A toddler keeps dropping a spoon from their highchair and watches each time an adult picks it up. Piaget would describe this as:
A. Practicing a new motor skill
B. Repeating an action to see what happens
C. Pretending the spoon is a toy
D. Copying something they saw earlier
B. Repeating an action to see what happens
14. A child showing empathy is demonstrating social-emotional development.
(T/F)
True
Managing emotions and calming down after frustration shows growth in __________.
Self regulation
Rotating toys in the classroom
A. Encourages language and connection
B. Supports digestive comfort
C. Promotes security and reduces stress
D. Prevents overstimulation
E. Reduces risk of choking
D. Prevents overstimulation
10. Which feeding practice supports both bonding and safety?
A. Propping the bottle to allow hands-free feeding
B. Feeding in a fully reclined position
C. Holding the infant close with head elevated
D. Feeding without burping until the end
C. Holding the infant close with head elevated
Which example best demonstrates Gardner’s interpersonal intelligence?
A. Solving a complex puzzle
B. Keeping the classroom schedule organized
C. Comforting a classmate who is upset
D. Playing a melody by ear
C. Comforting a classmate who is upset
11. Preschoolers often believe their thoughts can cause events, a concept known as magical thinking.
(T/F)
True
(choose the BEST term)
Word bank: autonomy, initiative, vocabulary, scaffolding, fine motor, gross motor, empathy, object permanence
16. Playing tag outside demonstrates __________ skills.
Gross Motor
Burping during feeding
A. Encourages language and connection
B. Supports digestive comfort
C. Promotes security and reduces stress
D. Prevents overstimulation
E. Reduces risk of choking
B. Supports digestive comfort
6. What is the MOST developmentally appropriate way to encourage language growth in infants?
A. Asking open-ended questions
B. Engaging in frequent face-to-face talk
C. Correcting mispronunciations immediately
D. Introducing academic vocabulary lists
B. Engaging in frequent face-to-face talk
5. A school-age child planning the steps of a group science project is showing advancement in:
A. Scaffolding
B. Object permanence
C. Executive functioning (helps with mental skills)
D. Egocentrism
mental skills, that help you plan, organize, focus, remember instructions, and manage emotions
5. A toddler’s tantrum over transitions is developmentally normal.
(T/F)
True
19. Attempting a new project without being asked shows __________.
Word bank: autonomy, initiative, vocabulary, scaffolding, fine motor, gross motor, empathy, object permanence
initiative
Providing a predictable routine
A. Encourages language and connection
B. Supports digestive comfort
C. Promotes security and reduces stress
D. Prevents overstimulation
E. Reduces risk of choking
C. Promotes security and reduces stress
9. Which scenario BEST illustrates Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development?
A. Allowing a child to attempt a task far beyond their ability
B. A child performing a task independently without guidance
C. A teacher modeling a task and gradually removing support
D. A child learning through trial and error without interaction
C. A teacher modeling a task and gradually removing support
A toddler moves from scribbling to drawing controlled circles. This demonstrates growth in:
A. Gross motor coordination
B. Fine motor precision
C. Abstract reasoning
D. Sensory integration
B. Fine motor precision
13. Fine motor skills develop earlier than gross motor skills in infancy.
(T/F)
False
18. Searching for a toy hidden under a blanket shows __________.
Word bank: autonomy, initiative, vocabulary, scaffolding, fine motor, gross motor, empathy, object permanence
object permanence
Talking during diaper changes
A. Encourages language and connection
B. Supports digestive comfort
C. Promotes security and reduces stress
D. Prevents overstimulation
E. Reduces risk of choking
A. Encourages language and connection
8. A toddler refusing help with putting on a jacket demonstrates:
A. Overgeneralization
B. Egocentric conflict
C. Autonomy development
D. Avoidant behavior
C. Autonomy development
2. A preschooler confidently attempts to build a tall block tower and becomes frustrated when it falls. Supporting the child without taking over best aligns with which Erikson stage?
A. Autonomy vs. shame
B. Initiative vs. guilt
C. Industry vs. inferiority
D. Trust vs. mistrust
B. Initiative vs. guilt
12. School-age children typically shift from egocentric thought to more logical and flexible thinking.
(T/F)
True
21. When a child pretends a stick is a magic wand, this demonstrates __________.
Symbolic Play
Holding infant semi-upright
A. Encourages language and connection
B. Supports digestive comfort
C. Promotes security and reduces stress
D. Prevents overstimulation
E. Reduces risk of choking
E. Reduces risk of choking
7. During diapering, which step MOST reduces risk of cross-contamination?
A. Using scented wipes
B. Wearing gloves and proper handwashing
C. Changing diapers quickly
D. Warming wipes before use
B. Wearing gloves and proper handwashing