Question 1

In Piaget's theory,failing the conservation-of-liquid task demonstrates:

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A)  that a child is at the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development.
B)  that a child is unable to think fluidly.
C)  centration.
D)  rational thought.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

List three ways by which Lev Vygotsky's theory can be incorporated in classrooms.

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Some of the ways by which Vygotsky's the...

Question 3

Young children from _____ families are the most likely to develop iron deficiency anemia.

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A)  urban
B)  elementary
C)  nuclear
D)  low-incomeE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Six-year-old Patricia loves to draw pictures and describe them.Her ideas are more balanced now.She has started to analyze and understand things.However,she is egocentric and holds what her parents describe as "magical beliefs." Patricia is in Piaget's _____ stage of development.

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A)  sensorimotor
B)  concrete operational
C)  formal operational
D)  preoperationalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The leading cause of death in young children in the United States is:

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A)  heart disease.
B)  malnutrition.
C)  motor vehicle accidents.
D)  domestic violence.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

What are the current controversies in early childhood education?

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Two current controversies in early child...

Question 7

Jean Berko's experiment involving "wugs" demonstrated that young children who took part in the experiment knew:

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A)  the phonological rules.
B)  the rules of syntax.
C)  the pragmatic rules.
D)  the morphological rules.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Vygotsky believed that children construct knowledge through:

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A)  self-discovery.
B)  social interaction.
C)  reorganization of existing knowledge.
D)  transforming previous knowledge.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is a criticism related to the Montessori approach?

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A)  It lays too much emphasis on social interaction.
B)  It does not employ self-corrective materials.
C)  It lays too much emphasis on imaginative play.
D)  It neglects children's socioemotional development.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

In 1965,the federal government began an effort to break the cycle of poverty and poor education for young children in the United States through:

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A)  the Maria Montessori Program.
B)  Emancipation Undertaking.
C)  the Reggio Emilia Project.
D)  Project Head Start.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Identify the term that refers to the awareness of one's own mental processes and the mental processes of others.

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Question 12

Which of the following helps in increasing the physical activity of preschool children?

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A)  Family members watching sports on TV together
B)  Parents' perception that it is safe for their children to play outside
C)  Participating in sedentary outdoor play
D)  Incorporation of an "observe and learn" activity curriculumE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

________________ refers to an umbrella-like concept that consists of a number of higher level processes connected to the prefrontal cortex that play a role in managing thoughts to engage in goal-directed behavior and self-control.

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A)  Executive attention
B)  Executive function
C)  Prefrontal control
D)  Prefrontal inhibitionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding autism in children is TRUE?

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A)  Higher-functioning children with autism show reasonable progress in understanding others' desires.
B)  Children with autism have difficulty in understanding others' beliefs and emotions solely due to theory of mind deficits.
C)  Children with autism are a homogeneous group.
D)  Children with autism usually perform well on false-belief tasks.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Six-year-old Shirley,a witness to a robbery,was asked to testify at the trial.The defense argued that her testimony would be invalid because:

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A)  at her age,she has no long-term memories.
B)  her memories are highly susceptible to suggestion.
C)  she is more likely to embellish her memories.
D)  children cannot recall details of events sequentially.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Identify the term for the range of tasks that are too difficult for children to master alone but that can be learned with the guidance and assistance of adults or more-skilled children.

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Question 17

While talking to his grandmother on the phone,five-year-old Danny suddenly exclaims "Oh,look at that pretty bird!" When his grandmother asks him to describe the bird,Danny says "Out there,out there! Right there,Grandma!" He finally gets frustrated and hangs up.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  animism.
B)  egocentrism.
C)  intuitive thought.
D)  symbolic function.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following pieces of information about sleep is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research has demonstrated that a consistent bedtime routine in 3 to 3.5-year-old children is linked to increased nightly sleep.
B)  Preschool children with a longer sleep duration are more likely to have better peer acceptance and social skills.
C)  For 2 to 5-year-olds,each additional hour of daily screen time makes the eyes tired and leads to oversleeping.
D)  For 2 to 5-year-olds,each additional hour of daily screen time is associated with decreased sleep time and later bedtime.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

What are the two most important contributors to height differences among children all over the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nationality and culture
B)  Education and exercise
C)  Prenatal care and emotional challenges
D)  Ethnic origin and nutritionE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

A toddler is likely to learn something in the zone of proximal development (ZPD) if:

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A)  the toddler has mastered all the skills necessary.
B)  parents or teachers do not interfere.
C)  the task is too difficult for the child to accomplish on his own.
D)  the toddler takes no help from a parent or teacher.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Identify the term for the range of tasks that are too difficult for children to master alone but that can be learned with the guidance and assistance of adults or more-skilled children.

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Six-year-old Patricia loves to draw pictures and describe them.Her ideas are more balanced now.She has started to analyze and understand things.However,she is egocentric and holds what her parents describe as "magical beliefs." Patricia is in Piaget's _____ stage of development.

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In 1965,the federal government began an effort to break the cycle of poverty and poor education for young children in the United States through:

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The leading cause of death in young children in the United States is:

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What are the current controversies in early childhood education?

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In Piaget's theory,failing the conservation-of-liquid task demonstrates:

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List three ways by which Lev Vygotsky's theory can be incorporated in classrooms.

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A toddler is likely to learn something in the zone of proximal development (ZPD) if:

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Which of the following helps in increasing the physical activity of preschool children?

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Which of the following is a criticism related to the Montessori approach?

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Which of the following statements regarding autism in children is TRUE?

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________________ refers to an umbrella-like concept that consists of a number of higher level processes connected to the prefrontal cortex that play a role in managing thoughts to engage in goal-directed behavior and self-control.

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Vygotsky believed that children construct knowledge through:

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Six-year-old Shirley,a witness to a robbery,was asked to testify at the trial.The defense argued that her testimony would be invalid because:

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Jean Berko's experiment involving "wugs" demonstrated that young children who took part in the experiment knew:

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Which of the following pieces of information about sleep is false?

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While talking to his grandmother on the phone,five-year-old Danny suddenly exclaims "Oh,look at that pretty bird!" When his grandmother asks him to describe the bird,Danny says "Out there,out there! Right there,Grandma!" He finally gets frustrated and hangs up.This is an example of:

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What are the two most important contributors to height differences among children all over the world?

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Identify the term that refers to the awareness of one's own mental processes and the mental processes of others.

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Young children from _____ families are the most likely to develop iron deficiency anemia.

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