ECD 105 Chapter 3 Practice Quiz

If we understand what the child is capable of developmentally and then think about why the inappropriate behavior occurred, what does this help us improve?

• the temperament of the child

• our guidance responses to the child

• their feelings

• the setting where the behavior occurs

What is one of the most common emotions that new parents/guardians may feel when they become responsible for a new baby?

• fear of failure

• regret of birth plans

• feelings of being left out

• confusion

Which age group has no intention for consciously malicious behavior?

• preschoolers

• infants

• early school-agers

• toddlers

If a baby is forced to eat passively and not able to touch the food at all, which style of parenting is this?

• permissive

• authoritative

• authoritarian

• imprinting

Providing responsive and affectionate caregiving matches what stage of development?

• preoperational

• sensorimotor

• concrete operational

• birth-5 years

What does autonomy mean in Erik Erikson's eight stages of social and emotional growth?

• learning to understand and function appropriately in one's social environment; learning how to effectively interact with others

• developing self-concept and self-esteem and learning to manage the feelings that affect behavior

• sense of security; belief that one's needs will be met

• a person's self-reliance, independence, and self-sufficiency; one's capacity to make decisions and act on them

What describes the development of preschoolers?

• they play cooperatively with their peers without disagreements

• they understand abstract symbols or any person or place that represents an idea or concept

• they are not consciously aware of their interests or intentions

• they make unintentional choices

How can we earn the respect of school-agers?

• use spankings to control them

• use firm guidance tempered with unconditional affection and open, respectful communication

• demand respect and cooperation

• work on gaining cooperation only

What do we need to do to earn the trust and respect of older school-agers?

• Limit conversation so they do not feel as if they are being investigated.

• Be willing to listen to them and treat them with respect.

• Listen to their feelings when time permits.

• Limit concerns about bonding.

What must adults provide a great deal of to ensure that older school-agers' self-esteem and confidence stays intact?

• redirection

• support

• guidance

• teamwork