Child Dev Quiz

What is the term used to describe the cognitive milestone where children understand that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched?

• Object permanence

• Sensory adaptation

• Cognitive dissonance

• Abstract reasoning

At what age do most children begin to develop a sense of empathy?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 months

• 1 year

Which theory of emotional development suggests that children learn emotions by observing others?

What is the primary motor milestone achieved by most children by the age of 12 months?

• Running

• Walking

• Hopping

• Skipping

At what stage of language development do children typically begin to use two-word sentences?

• Babbling stage

• Holophrastic stage

• Telegraphic stage

• Pre-linguistic stage

Which of the following is a key component of cognitive development in early childhood?

• Muscle growth

• Peer socialization

• Symbolic thinking

• Emotional regulation

During which stage of social development do children typically begin to show cooperative play?

• Solitary play

• Parallel play

• Associative play

• Cooperative play

Which of the following best describes the concept of "secure attachment" in emotional development?

• A child's indifference toward their caregiver

• A child's preference for a specific toy

• A child's distress when separated from their caregiver and joy upon their return

• A child's ability to form friendships with peers

What is the term for the rapid increase in an infant's vocabulary starting at about 18 months?

• Vocabulary spurt

• Language explosion

• Lexical surge

• Word burst

Which of the following activities is most beneficial for a child's physical development?

• Watching educational videos

• Listening to music

• Engaging in outdoor play

• Reading picture books