Board Exam Review in Child & Adolescent Dev't

Lemuel, a 7-year-old boy, was asked by his teacher to tell which is greater between 3 and 4. Lemuel had to count on his fingers for him to answer. What condition is afflicting Lemuel based on his response?

• A. Emotional

• B. Neurological

• C. Mental

• D. Physical

Research confirms that student's motivation is affected by his/her socio-cultural background. Which of the following observations affirms this finding?

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• A. Girls mature earlier than the boys

• B. Brains of the males function better than those of the females.

• C. Children of low-income household meet more obstacles in learning.

• D. Genetic endowments may show gifted endowments among the young

Social behaviorists and social cognitivists believe that learning is influenced by social interaction and interpersonal relations. With this in mind, a teacher must

• A. give more independent study

• B. make students work collaboratively

• C. make students feel good about themselves

• D. motivate students to reflect on how they learn

Which theory highly regards the adaption of teaching methods and strategies to the learner's biological and developmental set of characteristics?

 

• A. Emotional Intelligence Theory

• B. Learning Style Theory

• C. Reading Readiness Theory

• D. Multiple Intelligence Theory

Based on Erikson's Psychosocial Theory of Development, which of the following statements does NOT speak about "initiative vs. guilt"?

• A. It is hard to rely on others.

• B. I am prepared to take risks.

• C. In difficulty, I will not give up.

• D. I feel what happens to me is the result of what I have done.

9. Which of the following characteristics is MOST LIKELY true to all teenagers or adolescents?

• A. Hormonal changes

• B. Last splurge of independence

• C. Unruly behavior

• D. Defiance of peer group

When children experience a chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes, impulsivity, these children are said to have special condition, known as

• A. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

• B. Learning disabilities.

• C. Intellectual disabilities

• D. Speech and communication disorders

Mrs. Mendoza is the homeroom adviser of Grade IV-Service. Of the following choices, which is generally expected of grade IV pupils?

• A. Showing class leadership

• B. Being independent of parents

• C. Getting along with classmates

• D. Displaying a male or feminine social role

"A child's brain is unique and vastly different from one another. Which of the following teaching practices below clearly violates the said principle of child development?

• A. Neil's talent in music is tapped for the lesson in Math.

• B. Sofia, a left-handed pupil, was asked to write using her right hand.

• C. Teacher Ken conducted an open dialogue among students of various cultural backgrounds.

• D. Jessica is given the opportunity to explore the lesson more rather than being spoon fed with information.

Joey, a 7-year-old girl, knows how to arrange objects or things according to weight, shape, color, or size. Joey, as a young learner, has already developed this concept if we refer to Piaget's work.

• A. Conservation

• B. Decentering

• C. Reversibility

• D. Seriation