Question 1

Which of the following contributes to infants developing a sense of basic trust in day care?&#10;A)responding to each infant's needs individually&#10;B)continuity of care with consistent caregivers&#10;C)small group size&#10;D)All of these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of these factors contribute to infants developing a sense of basic trust in day care by ensuring their needs are met, providing stability, and allowing for personalized attention.

Question 2

Limits _____________.&#10;A)are necessary for toddlers&#10;B)provide a sense of security&#10;C)need to be tested in order to be discovered&#10;D)All of these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

Limits are necessary for toddlers, provide a sense of security, and often need to be tested to be understood, making all the options correct.

Question 3

Which of the following is true about children with special needs?&#10;A)They have a variety of conditions that can influence their interactions with people.&#10;B)Like all children,they have vital need for interpersonal relationships.&#10;C)They are more similar to other children than different.&#10;D)All of these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

Children with special needs have diverse conditions affecting their interactions, require interpersonal relationships like all children, and share more similarities than differences with other children.

Question 4

Which of the following is not an aspect of social skills?&#10;A)They connect us to other people.&#10;B)They are specific to the culture they are from.&#10;C)They foster cooperation and interdependent relationships.&#10;D)They are inborn instinctive qualities and have nothing to do with learning.

Accepted Answer

Social skills are not inborn instinctive qualities, but rather are learned through socialization and experience.

Question 5

Separation is only an issue of difficulty to the child experiencing it and not to the adult helping her cope.

Accepted Answer

Separation can be challenging for both the child and the adult involved, as the adult may also experience emotional stress and need to manage their own feelings while supporting the child.

Question 6

Young children bite others for many reasons,which can include ____________.&#10;A)anger&#10;B)curiosity&#10;C)love&#10;D)All of these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

Young children may bite due to anger, curiosity, or even as a way to express affection, so all the reasons listed are possible explanations.

Question 7

How should a caregiver respond to an older toddler whose sense of initiative is growing?&#10;A)provide resources&#10;B)provide freedom within reasonable limits&#10;C)provide encouragement&#10;D)All of these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

A caregiver should provide resources, freedom within reasonable limits, and encouragement to support the growing sense of initiative in an older toddler.

Question 8

The best way to develop a child's social skills is to focus on cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

Developing social skills involves practicing and learning specific social behaviors and interactions with others. While cognitive development can support social development by enhancing communication and problem-solving abilities, it is not the primary focus for developing social skills. Activities such as role-playing, social storybooks, and socializing with peers are more effective for developing social skills in children.

Question 9

One of the most important social skills children must learn is how to handle separation.

Accepted Answer

Learning how to handle separation is an important social skill for children as it helps them to build the ability to cope with anxiety, stress, and other emotions that may arise when they are away from their parents or caregivers. This skill will be useful in many areas of their life, including school, friendships, and eventually the workplace.

Question 10

_____________ is the prime factor in the development of social skills.&#10;A)Attachment&#10;B)Observation&#10;C)Crying&#10;D)Parents' income level

Accepted Answer

Attachment is the prime factor in the development of social skills. A secure attachment in infancy leads to better social skills and relationships later in life. Attachment is the connection or bond between a child and their primary caregiver, which lays the foundation for future relationships and interactions with others. Observations, crying, and parents' income level may have some impact on social skills development, but they are not as significant as attachment.

Question 11

Readiness for toilet learning is an example of autonomy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Readiness for toilet learning is an example...

Question 12

The energy that pushes children to create,invent,and explore what happens in their lives is known as Erikson's stage of&#10;A)autonomy.&#10;B)separation.&#10;C)initiative.&#10;D)trust.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The energy that pushes children to create,invent,and...

Question 13

Social Skills&#10;A)foster interdependent relationships.&#10;B)make it difficult to be away from other people.&#10;C)are the same in all cultures.&#10;D)are independent of other areas of development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social Skills&#10;A)foster interdependent relationships.&#10;B)make it difficult to...

Question 14

Which theorist focused on the establishment of trust?&#10;A)Vygotsky&#10;B)Piaget&#10;C)Erikson&#10;D)None of these answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which theorist focused on the establishment of...

Question 15

When promoting prosocial behavior,it is important to do all of the following except&#10;A)follow a consistent daily routine.&#10;B)assert power in resolving conflict.&#10;C)model prosocial behaviors yourself.&#10;D)encourage cooperation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When promoting prosocial behavior,it is important to...

Question 16

Autonomy is Erikson's _____________ stage of psychosocial development.&#10;A)first&#10;B)second&#10;C)third&#10;D)fourth

Accepted Answer

The answer of Autonomy is Erikson's _____________ stage of psychosocial...

Question 17

Having a sense of possession is part of the process of learning to share.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Having a sense of possession is part...

Deck 11: Social Skills