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Exam: 003058RR - Child Development, Part 2

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Questions 1 to 20: Select the best answer to each question. Note that a question and its answers may be split across a page break, so be sure that you have seen the entire question and all the answers before choosing an answer.

1. Which of the following is an example of centration? A. A kindergarten child is unable to recognize whether a group of blocks contains more wooden ones or more round ones.

B. A five-year-old can't color within the lines of a given picture.

C. A young girl can't write her name.

D. A young boy can recite his favorite story.

2. A good technique to prevent children from talking to you while you're observing is to A. avoid eye contact.

B. stand to one side.

C. tell them to go away.

D. sit far away.

3. Which is not a reason why child care providers need to have knowledge of child development? A. It will help you to plan developmentally appropriate activities for the children.

B. It will help you to develop realistic expectations of the children in your care.

C. It will help you to plan a proper environment.

D. It will assist you in selecting a logo for your center.

4. An important key to good observational records is A. appropriate format.

B. the activity of the subject.

C. the use of language.

D. their length.

5. Six-, seven-, and eight-year-olds A. do a great deal of tattling and boasting.

B. become logical thinkers.

C. make lasting friendships.

D. are seldom aggressive.

6. Children develop to their potential when caregivers have A. strong values.

B. a philosophy.

C. regulations.

D. realistic expectations.

7. Child care providers are considered "mandated reporters in most states." This means they're required by law to A. report suspected incidents of child abuse.

B. report their attendance each day.

C. report on the behavior of on each child in their care.

D. keep developmental records of the children in their care

8. Rachel's parents enrolled her in your afterschool program in September. In October, Rachel and another girl named Callye started planning a holiday play for December. They worked on the plan everyday. Soon they became inseparable. In December, parents were invited to watch the play scripted by "best friends" Rachel and Callye. Based on the information in the above paragraph, Rachel and Callye are most likely _______ years old. A. 6

B. 8

C. 5

D. 11

9. With whom is it okay to share information about your observations of the children in your class? A. A coworker who has contact with the particular child

B. Your friends

C. Parents of other children in your care

D. Other children in your care

10. Keeping information about children confidential A. is a matter of choice.

B. is a fundamental rule.

C. prevents communication.

D. isn't important.

11. One of the most important factors in a caregiver's ability to provide quality care is A. patience.

B. experience in the field.

C. knowledge of child development.

D. good business sense.

12. How can a caregiver best help a school-aged child who is unsure of assignment instructions given by the teacher? A. The caregiver should complete part of the assignment to show how it's done.

B. The caregiver should interpret the teacher's instructions.

C. The caregiver should instruct the child to wait until the assignment is due to receive instruction.

D. The caregiver should suggest that, in the future, the child should ask the teacher questions when instructions aren't clear.

13. A/An _______ is a characteristic of children at age five. A. slowing down of growth and development

B. awkwardness with emerging motor skills

C. understanding of the ramifications of one's actions

D. desire to play with children of different ages

14. An observer who is inconspicuous in the room is being A. unobtrusive.

B. helpful.

C. quiet.

D. obtrusive.

15. Observation reports need to make a clear distinction between the description of behaviors and the _____ drawn from the observation. A. conclusions

B. assessment

C. facts

D. patterns

16. A provider of care to school age children functions mostly as a A. cook.

B. fashion consultant.

C. behavior monitor.

D. support person and resource, guiding children to more mature functioning.

17. The "ins" and "outs" of school-age social relationships can be accommodated by having a _______ style of organization for your school-age program. A. club

B. school

C. democratic

D. team

18. Which of the following observations of children is the most objective? A. Joan was playing with blocks, building a structure, when Missy joined her. Joan looked afraid because Missy was much larger than she. But she eventually overcame her fear and let Missy play with the blocks.

B. Chris took a toy truck from Alex. Alex cried, became angry because Chris took the truck, and then stamped his feet on the floor. He snatched the truck back from Chris, and ran to the caregiver.

C. Eddie went to the shelf and chose a teddy bear to play with. He took a plastic spoon and bowl and repeatedly moved the spoon from the bowl to the bear's mouth.

D. When Ann finished drawing with crayons, she put them back in the box and returned the box to the shelf, whereas Sue,

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obviously less disciplined, left hers scattered on the table.

19. School-age children A. require a classroom like setting for before and after school care.

B. spend more time in childcare than infants.

C. are just bigger preschoolers.

D. have needs that are qualitatively different from those of younger children.

20. When preparing an environment for school-aged children, the caregiver should ensure that the A. children are continually intermixed with the younger children.

B. environment resembles their school setting.

C. outdoor area allows them to continually challenge their physical ability.

D. children have the opportunity to relax in a homelike atmosphere.