Deck 7: The Toddler Autonomy Development

Question 1

Two-year-olds are not yet able to solve problems.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The major developmental theorists would agree that the typical toddler is dependent and not very active.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Symbolic play emerges before object permanence.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Toddlers who were more secure in their relationships were less aggressive.

Question 5

Toddler imaginative play can be enhanced with opportunities to use materials such as

A)balls, climbers, ladders, and bridges.
B)tricycles and wagons.
C)paintbrushes and blocks.
D)puppets and cars.

Question 6

The major task of toddlers is to seek

A)autonomy.
B)motor abilities.
C)play.
D)language skills.

Question 7

The zone of proximal development can be defined as the limit on development at a particular time of life.

Question 8

When a toddler gets into a problem situation, the best approach is to

A)pull him aside and tell him, "Don't ever do that again!"
B)give him time to work out a solution and offer a suggestion such as "Tell her you want to play with the truck now."
C)put him in time-out for five minutes, making sure he knows he was bad.
D)step in immediately and fix the problem for him.

Question 9

Keller et al.(2004) reported results from studying cultural parenting styles that indicated that

A)parenting styles fit cultural expectations.
B)there are four parenting styles
C)parenting styles impact motor development.
D)Hispanic parenting styles are best.

Question 10

In order to achieve toileting skills, toddlers need

A)regimented routines from adults.
B)experienced early childhood professionals to make decisions about appropriate practices.
C)muscular and neurological maturation, and desire.
D)treats for going potty and no treats when accidents occur.

Question 11

Toddlers who have experienced violence

A)usually have no particular reaction.
B)may have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
C)can be comforted and soon forget the experience.
D)maintain their trust relationship.

Question 12

Toddlers learn a great deal through experience with print both in books and in the environment.

Question 13

Obesity is recognized as a significant problem.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a factor contributing to increasing rates of obesity identified by Fraser?

A)Children are consuming twice the amount of soft drinks.
B)More children are attending child care centers that serve foods high in fat.
C)Children eat less home-cooked meals.
D)Children are eating ore fats sugars and fewer vegetables.

Question 15

When Chan Mung calls all stuffed animals "doggie," this is an example of overextending categories.

Question 16

Toddlers are progressing through the last two stages of object permanence.

Question 17

During the toddler years, play

A)is mostly symbolic.
B)is cooperative.
C)remains fairly simple.
D)becomes more complex.

Question 18

Theresa Garcia at 15 months is very busy.She has just emptied the contents of her mother's sewing basket on the floor and has run off clutching the basket to her chest.Select the correct statement.

A)Theresa's mother should catch her and give her a good, hard spanking.
B)Theresa is a typical toddler: pouring things out on the floor, not picking them up, and running around carrying something.
C)Theresa is obviously hyperactive and out of control.
D)Most toddlers would not be interested in pouring things out on the floor and leaving a mess.

Question 19

DRI stands for

A)Dietary Reference Intakes.
B)Daily recommended Intakes.
C)Desired Required Intakes.
D)Double Reference Intakes.

Question 20

Toddlers love to run around carrying things to another place and dump them out.

Question 21

Describe the relationship between language and literacy development.

Question 22

Explain morality and how it relates to toddler affective development.

Question 23

List and describe the main factors to consider in child development-centered toilet training practice.

Question 24

What did Vygotsky believe was the purpose of private speech?

Question 25

What are the potential benefits for the young child learning two languages?

Question 26

List typical toddler temperament characteristics.