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Characteristics and Needs
Multiple Influences
Environments
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Most developmental differences are: A. caused by primarily biological factors B. caused by primarily environmental influences C. a result of early childhood accidents D. caused by a combination of biological and environmental factors
What is D. caused by a combination of biological and environmental factors.
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Brain based research tells us brain growth is greatest between: A. 5 and 8 years of age B. birth and 3 years of age C. when children begin school D. once they begin to read
What is B. birth and 3 years of age
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A learning environment supports children’s needs when it includes all EXCEPT: A. children’s special belonging for comfort B. children’s artwork C. mostly adult-size furniture D. photos of children with their families
What is C. mostly adult-size furniture
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Attachment is: A. critical to the development of the self B. an “affectional bond” between two people C. the “dance” between a child and a favored one D. all of these answers
What is D. all of these answers
100
Piaget’s primary interest was the investigation of: A. the way children pour materials from one container to another B. children’s emotional development C. the zone of proximal development D. children’s thought processes
What is D. children’s thought processes
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In American children, separation anxiety often seems strongest between the ages of: A. 10-24 months B. 3-9 months C. around 3 years D. 3-5 years
What is A. 10-24 months
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Children from birth to age 3 with disabilities are: A. served under part C of IDEA and have a program determined by an IEP B. served under part C of IDEA and have a program determined by an IFSP C. served under part B of IDEA and have a program determined by an IEP D. served under part B of IDEA and have a program determined by an IFSP
What is B. served under part C of IDEA and have a program determined by an IFSP
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The teacher creates the climate of the young child’s learning ____________: A. ability B. environment C. process D. behavior
What is B. environment
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Children’s development of moral behavior: A. occurs early in infancy B. seems to develop in stages C. is based only on religious beliefs D. has been researched equally with boys and girls
What is B. seems to develop in stages
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What is the name of the theorist who says that children construct their own knowledge and intelligence through their exploration of the environment? A. Sigmund Freud B. Arnold Gesell C. Jean Piaget D. Lev Vygotsky
What is C. Jean Piaget
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The direction of development that occurs from head to foot is called: A. cephlocaudal B. proximodistal C. encephalogram D. proximodiatal
What is A. cephlocaudal
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A least restrictive environment means: A. that to the maximum extent possible, the school environment should be the same for typical and atypical children B. that schools can no longer restrict a child’s education C. separate but equal classrooms D. special restrictions are not allowed for children with disabilities
What is A. that to the maximum extent possible, the school environment should be the same for typical and atypical children
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Concerns in considering early childhood learning environments include: A. safety and health B. activities C. room arrangement and schedules D. all of these answers are correct
What is D. all of these answers are correct
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Key principles of brain-based learning are that: A. all brains develop on the same timetable B. stress and threat do not impact the brain C. emotions play a minor role in running the brain D. all learning is mind-body
What is D. all learning is mind-body
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A routine includes: A. consistency of daily repeated activities B. a variety of choices C. coming to school D. new ideas for the children
What is A. consistency of daily repeated activities
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Sociocultural differences in growth and development make it imperative to: A. adapt to individual capabilities B. encourage all children to master the same basic things C. compare children before instruction D. ignore differences
What is A. adapt to individual capabilities
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Below is a list of the hierarchy of Maslow’s human needs. Which ones are basic needs? A. safety, food, shelter, security B. shelter, self- sufficiency, truth, aliveness C. food, shelter, justice, respect for others D. security, food, justice, self-sufficiency
What is A. safety, food, shelter, security
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Accident prevention is based on: A. elimination of all risks and hazards B. teacher experience C. strict rules D. awareness of children’s developmental skills and anticipation of their actions
What is D. awareness of children’s developmental skills and anticipation of their actions
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The environment in an early childhood setting is defined as: A. the area around the outside of the building B. the sum total of the physical and human qualities that creates a space for children C. the classroom materials D. the yard, parking lot, and ways to get to the school
What is B. the sum total of the physical and human qualities that creates a space for children
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Factors that affect children’s safety include: A. careful supervision B. awareness of developmental skills C. setting limits and rules D. all of these answers are correct
What is D. all of these answers are correct
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Howard Gardner is a professor of human development who has developed: A. a postulate about sibling and friendship B. a theory of multiple intelligences C. the notion that actions speak louder than words D. giant ideas in the nursery school
What is B. a theory of multiple intelligences
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The sociocultural theory of Vygotsky states that: A. culture and language play a critical role in development B. the child need not be considered as a whole C. children think in concrete terms and cannot think things through themselves D. self-directed speech is the lowest rung of the scaffold
What is A. culture and language play a critical role in development
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The primary reason teachers need to be concerned about the health status of each child is: A. a direct relationship exists between good health and effective learning B. parents often don’t recognize early symptoms of childhood illnesses C. young children experience frequent sickness D. teachers are usually more aware of appropriate professional services
What is A. a direct relationship exists between good health and effective learning
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Interest areas are: A. spaces indoors and out for specific activities B. teacher-structured activities C. areas that interest parents D. parts of the classroom in a school-age program
What is A. spaces indoors and out for specific activities
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These four words-physical, cognitive, social, emotional-typically are referred to in early childhood as: A. characteristics B. functional ideas C. developmental domains D. stages
What is C. developmental domains