Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main developmental task for a preschooler according to Piaget's theory?

Accepted Answer

Learning impulse control

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Receptive language

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a recommended guideline for selecting a preschool or day care center?

Accepted Answer

Selecting a center based solely on proximity to home

Question 4

According to Kohlberg, which of the following is a key moral task for children in early childhood?

Accepted Answer

Learning to share with others

Question 5

A toddler is observed playing alongside another child but not directly interacting with them. This type of play is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Parallel play

Question 6

Which of the following is considered the most effective discipline technique according to the operant theory?

Accepted Answer

Rewarding good behavior

Question 7

A 5-year-old child has a vocabulary that exceeds 2000 words. This rapid language development is most closely associated with which aspect of development?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive development

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a common safety risk for children in early childhood?

Accepted Answer

Drowning

Question 9

Which of the following best illustrates the principle of positive reinforcement in discipline?

Accepted Answer

Giving a child a sticker for cleaning up toys

Question 10

A parent wants to encourage healthy eating habits in their preschooler. Which of the following strategies is most likely to be effective?

Accepted Answer

Modeling healthy eating behaviors themselves

Question 11

Which of the following is a developmental task of early childhood related to self-concept?

Accepted Answer

Developing a sense of autonomy

Question 12

A child in early childhood is learning to use the toilet independently. This is an example of mastering which developmental task?

Accepted Answer

Self-control

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Children should be physically active for a minimum of 60 minutes every day

Question 14

A preschooler imitates adult roles and pretends to be a doctor during play. This behavior is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Imitative play

Question 15

Which of the following factors does NOT directly aid in the development of language skills in early childhood?

Accepted Answer

Watching television for extended periods

Question 16

A toddler is able to pick up small objects between their thumb and forefinger. This skill is known as:

Accepted Answer

Pincer grasp

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the role of family day care centers in early childhood development?

Accepted Answer

They provide opportunities for socialization and independence

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a two-step command a toddler might follow?

Accepted Answer

Pick up your toy and put it on the shelf

Question 19

Which of the following is a principle of guidance and discipline for children during early childhood?

Accepted Answer

Use consistent, positive reinforcement

Question 20

A preschool child is learning about cause and effect by experimenting with blocks and observing what happens when they are stacked in different ways. This is an example of which type of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

Preoperational thinking

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