Question 1

Which of the following best describes the two main phases of early childhood?

Accepted Answer

Toddler phase and preschool phase

Question 2

According to Piaget, which cognitive characteristic is most prominent in preschool children?

Accepted Answer

Preoperational or prelogical thinking

Question 3

A 2-year-old child can follow two-step commands and has a vocabulary exceeding 100 words. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Typical language development for a toddler

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a developmental task of early childhood?

Accepted Answer

Achieving abstract reasoning

Question 5

Which of the following is a recommended guideline for physical activity in early childhood?

Accepted Answer

Children should be physically active for at least 60 minutes every day

Question 6

A preschooler imitates adult roles and solves problems during play. This type of play is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Cooperative play

Question 7

Which of the following is considered the most effective discipline technique for young children?

Accepted Answer

Rewarding good behavior

Question 8

According to Kohlberg, which moral task is most important during early childhood?

Accepted Answer

Learning to share with others

Question 9

Which of the following is a common safety risk for children in early childhood?

Accepted Answer

Automobile accidents

Question 10

A child in a preschool center is learning to interact with peers and developing independence. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Social development

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the role of nutrition in early childhood?

Accepted Answer

Adequate nutrition is essential for both physical and mental development

Question 12

Which of the following is a physiological change commonly observed in early childhood?

Accepted Answer

Walking

Question 13

A 5-year-old child has a vocabulary that exceeds 2000 words. This rapid language development is most characteristic of which age group?

Accepted Answer

Preschoolers

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a fine motor skill developed during early childhood?

Accepted Answer

Pincer grasp

Question 15

Which principle of discipline is supported by the operant theory?

Accepted Answer

Rewarding good behavior to reinforce it

Question 16

Which of the following is a guideline for selecting a preschool or day care center?

Accepted Answer

Select a center that encourages independence and social interaction

Question 17

A toddler is able to speak 15 words by 19 months. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Typical expressive language development

Question 18

Which of the following is a benefit of play for preschool children?

Accepted Answer

It allows them to imitate adult roles and develop social skills

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a common safety risk during early childhood?

Accepted Answer

High cholesterol

Question 20

A child who is learning to control impulses and follow rules is demonstrating progress in which area of development?

Accepted Answer

Moral development

Chapter 8: Early Childhood – Developmental Psychology Study Notes

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