Toddler Development Review

What is one of the first social skills that children learn?

• Biting

• Walking

• Talking

• Sharing

What is egocentrism?

• The release of violent anger or frustration

• The desire for control and independence

• The ability to understand and empathize with others

• The tendency to perceive, interpret, and understand the world in one’s own terms

What is negativism?

• Exhibiting violent anger or frustration

• Doing the opposite of what others ask to be done

• Having a short attention span

• Being independent and social

According to Erik Erikson, what is the stage that toddlers are in?

• Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

• Trust vs. Mistrust

• Initiative vs. Guilt

• Industry vs. Inferiority

What is parallel play?

• Playing with siblings

• Playing with a group of children

• Playing alone

• Playing next to another child, but not with them

Which two stages of cognitive development are occurring during the toddler years, according to Jean Piaget?

• Formal operational stage

• Preoperational stage

• Concrete operational stage

• Sensorimotor stage

What is the best time to learn a language?

• During old age

• During adulthood

• During adolescence

• During the first years of life

What are fine motor skills?

• Using the mouth to eat

• Using small muscles in hands

• Using large muscles in arms or legs

• Using the brain to solve problems

What is the importance of play in a child's development?

• It helps in physical development only

• It helps in cognitive development only

• It helps in emotional development only

• It helps in physical, cognitive, and emotional development

What type of play does a toddler most likely participate in?

• onlooker play

• parallel play

• cooperative play

• dramatic play