Deck 1: Principles, practice, and Curriculum

Question 1

Infant-toddler caregivers must be

A)well trained.
B)good communicators and problem-solvers.
C)respectful.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When referring to infant-toddler curriculum,it is helpful to think of it as a meandering river rather than a set course of study.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Investing in quality time involves

A)making sure to spend time with every child in a group.
B)being fully present when spending time with a child.
C)making sure to use time out right away.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The primary way in which caregivers can help in the development of a child is by

A)encouraging the baby to do thoroughly whatever it is that he or she is doing.
B)recommending activities to parents for speeding up development.
C)constantly comparing him or her with other children of his or her age.
D)pushing all children to reach developmental milestones at the same time.

Question 5

The philosophy of infant-toddler care and education stressed in this book comes from the work of

A)Adam Waldorf and Emily Browne.
B)Magda Gerber and Emmi Pikler.
C)John Dewey and Maria Montessori.
D)None of the answers is correct.

Question 6

Caregivers can learn exactly how to honor every parent's parenting practices by reading books about diversity.

Question 7

All that is needed in caring for infants and toddlers is the ability to be warm and nurturing.

Question 8

A practice that fits research and child development principles but does not fit some children and their families cannot be called a culturally appropriate practice in the larger sense.

Question 9

A responsive interaction chain is all of the following except

A)the basis of effective caregiving.
B)the exchange of responses between caregiver and child.
C)a respectful way of interaction.
D)a clear demand of expectations from another.

Question 10

By talking naturally to a child,you teach _____.

A)listening skills
B)language and speaking skills
C)words and language in context
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 11

This chapter discusses the 10 principles of respectful caregiving.These principles emphasize that _____ deserve the same respect as adults.

A)infants and toddlers
B)parents
C)siblings
D)caregivers

Question 12

Recognizing the uniqueness of each child,his or her developmental level,and his or her cultural environment can offer an understanding of what responsive relationship-based care is about.

Question 13

If your body movement and appearance say one thing but your words say something else,how might this impact a child's understanding of the communication?

A)offers several useful modes of communication
B)sends two clear messages at once
C)sends two potentially conflicting messages
D)is an opportunity for clear communication

Question 14

Caregivers must learn never to express their anger in front of young children and always be warm role models even if they get angry or upset.

Question 15

Respectful interactions with a child include _____.

A)involving a child in caregiving tasks such as changing a diaper
B)not carrying a child around like an object
C)talking to a child in a natural way
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 16

Young children have the capacity to solve many problems.

Question 17

The three Rs describe an infant's or toddler's _____ with others.

A)physical position
B)stimulatory activities
C)interactions
D)play

Question 18

Adults should never assist a child with problem-solving.