Deck 4: Who Is the Child Developmental Characteristics of Young Children in a Diverse Society

Question 1

Developmental psychologists agree that culture

A)is present in all children.
B)is more diverse than we realize.
C)determines the future of young children.
D)can influence development in children.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Erik Erikson postulated that the optimal goal of development is

A)achievement of socialization.
B)awareness of culture.
C)mastery of literacy.
D)achievement of identity.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Racist views damage children _______________ and _________________.

Answer 3

intellectually; emotionally

Question 4

Socialization is a process that

A)everyone learns from birth from one's cultural group.
B)is central to every family's culture.
C)helps individuals to function effectively in society.
D)is studied by professional early education organizations.

Question 5

Children are socialized into the cultural ways of their society

A)in a development niche.
B)through cultural exchange.
C)through material culture.
D)self-autonomously.

Question 6

Children who speak a language other than English often experience ____________.

Question 7

One of the sources of acculturation common to all cultures is

A)diversity.
B)storytelling.
C)preschool.
D)microsystems.

Question 8

Language development in children

A)is not dependent on the child's language.
B)is provided by the family members.
C)requires knowledge of linguistics.
D)is an ongoing process beginning at birth.

Question 9

Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)is

A)used only by certified early childhood professionals.
B)practiced in all Montessori preschools.
C)based on the premise that all children develop in similar ways.
D)the result of studies with young children done by Erikson.

Question 10

Development determines how the individual

A)learns to communicate.
B)acquires a unique personality.
C)functions as a family member.
D)accepts culture of society.

Question 11

A theory that postulates that interactions with people and the environment are an influential socializing force is

A)developmental theory.
B)identity theory.
C)social learning theory.
D)Bronfenbrenner's theory.

Question 12

The ___________ is the most important influence in forming the racial and ethnic identity of the child.

Question 13

According to Vigotsky, the social environment is most important for

A)healthy families with young children.
B)development of verbal skills.
C)appropriate instructional practices.
D)sociocultural development of the child.

Question 14

The process of physical, intellectual, and emotional milestones experienced by all children is known as the ______________.

Question 15

Children learn to differentiate gender roles through

A)the process of socialization.
B)their parents and family members.
C)literature.
D)storytelling and games.

Question 16

Children with disabilities are entitled to

A)equal education opportunities under the law.
B)participate in all classroom activities.
C)be included in classroom services.
D)be in the special education classroom.

Question 17

Early childhood professionals who work with non-English speakers should

A)learn another language.
B)spend extra time with those children.
C)demonstrate that they value other languages.
D)plan activities using interpreters.

Question 18

The most intensive period of cognitive construction in children takes place

A)when the child is born.
B)during the first 36 months of life.
C)through socialization.
D)during the first year of life.

Question 19

Instruction of young children with diverse backgrounds must be based on _____________ and ______________ appropriate practice.

Question 20

Universal developmental patterns, individual development, and social and cultural experiences are essential elements of

A)NAEYC guidelines.
B)the DAP concept.
C)Piaget's theory.
D)multicultural education.

Question 21

Describe how children form ideas about the "self" and their identity. Explain the various factors and the influence on development of both.

Question 22

Critical Reflection Questions
What is the most important developmental fact a professional should know about any child?

Question 23

Critical Reflection Questions
What did you discover about the child's readiness to learn that you did not know before?

Question 24

Critical Reflection Questions
What kind of professional training should early childhood educators receive about child development?

Question 25

Explain the concept of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP). In the discussion, analyze the role of concepts about universal development patterns, individual development, and social and cultural experiences.

Question 26

Discuss the various factors that influence development during the early years. Address the common and unique aspects of the process and describe how they affect the child.

Question 27

Critical Reflection Questions
How were you socialized as a child by your family and your environment?

Question 28

Discuss how brain and neurological research could assist professionals in teaching young children. Support your ideas and position with examples.

Question 29

Critical Reflection Questions
In learning about early developmental psychologists and scientists who created various child development theories, which one did you identify with the most, and why?

Question 30

Analyze how heredity, family culture, and environment influence the identity of the young child.