Question 1

Piaget considered pretend play to be &#8230;&#10;A)A way of exercising newly acquired logical thought&#10;B)Irrelevant to the cognitive development of the child&#10;C)An immature form of thinking which eventually gives way to logical thought&#10;D)An initial exploration of possible worlds

Accepted Answer

Piaget viewed pretend play as an immature form of thinking that is characteristic of the preoperational stage, which eventually develops into more logical thought processes as the child matures.

Question 2

Piaget was the first person to highlight the difference between &#8230;&#10;A)prosocial behaviour and social problem solving&#10;B)physical play and symbolic play&#10;C)aggressive and non-aggressive behavior&#10;D)self-regulation and self-inhibition

Accepted Answer

Piaget was the first to distinguish between physical play and symbolic play, emphasizing the development of children's ability to use symbols and engage in imaginative play.

Question 3

Encouraging ____________ helps children to learn self-regulation.&#10;A)compliance&#10;B)observation&#10;C)rote learning&#10;D)autonomy

Accepted Answer

Encouraging autonomy in children is linked to the development of self-regulation skills, as it allows them to make choices and decisions independently, fostering their ability to control their own behaviors and emotions.

Question 4

____________ is the ability to control arousal and emotional responses.&#10;A)Prosocial behavior&#10;B)Self-regulation&#10;C)Social problem solving&#10;D)Self-inhibition

Accepted Answer

Self-regulation refers to the ability to manage and adjust one's emotions, behaviors, and body's state of arousal. This includes controlling impulses, calming oneself down when upset, and adjusting to changing demands.

Question 5

A social goal of preventing another child's actions can lead to __________ behavior.&#10;A)aggressive&#10;B)unregulated&#10;C)non-aggressive&#10;D)prosocial

Accepted Answer

Preventing another child's actions can lead to aggressive behavior as it involves asserting control or dominance over the other child, potentially leading to conflict or confrontation.

Question 6

At what age have Povinelli(1995), and Povinelli et al.(1997) shown that children attain the 'duplicated self', allowing them to consider two simultaneous perspectives on self(self as it is now, and self at a previous time)?

A)Two
B)Three
C)Four
D)Five

Accepted Answer

Povinelli's research indicates that children typically develop the ability to understand the 'duplicated self' around the age of four.

Question 7

When first developing selective trust, children can only distinguish between _____________ informants.&#10;A)familiar' and 'unfamiliar'&#10;B)previously accurate' and 'did not know'&#10;C)previously accurate' and 'previously inaccurate'&#10;D)prevously inaccurate' and 'did not know'

Accepted Answer

The answer of When first developing selective trust, children can...

Question 8

Between the ages of two and five &#8230;&#10;A)children build a relationship primarily with their parents&#10;B)children begin to build a relationship with their siblings&#10;C)children spend more time building relationships with other children&#10;D)children build a relationship primarily with their mother

Accepted Answer

During the ages of two to five, children start to engage more with peers and other children, which is crucial for their social development.

Question 9

The 'duplicated self' connects &#8230;&#10;A)me' with 'past events'&#10;B)actions' with 'thoughts'&#10;C)me' with 'others' thoughts of me'&#10;D)me now' with 'me then'

Accepted Answer

The 'duplicated self' concept refers to the connection between one's current self ('me now') and one's past self ('me then'), highlighting the continuity of identity over time.

Question 10

____________ is voluntary behaviour intended to help someone else.&#10;A)Prosocial behaviour&#10;B)Social problem solving&#10;C)Self-inhibition&#10;D)Self-regulation

Accepted Answer

Prosocial behavior is defined as voluntary actions that are intended to help or benefit another individual or group of individuals. This includes a wide range of actions such as helping, sharing, donating, co-operating, and volunteering. These actions are considered prosocial because they benefit others and contribute to the social or communal well-being.

Question 11

Shared pretence' is when &#8230;&#10;A)two or more children are imagining different worlds at the same time&#10;B)children think they are smarter than they actually are&#10;C)a child imagines a pretend world&#10;D)two or more children pretend the same imaginary world

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shared pretence' is when &#8230;&#10;A)two or more...

Question 12

If two-year-olds see an adult pretend to pour liquid on a teddy bear's head, they are likely to &#8230;&#10;A)say the bear's head is dry&#10;B)say the bear's head is wet&#10;C)cry&#10;D)not understand what the adult is trying to do

Accepted Answer

The answer of If two-year-olds see an adult pretend to...

Question 13

Children are NOT aided in learning social skills &#8230;&#10;A)by increase of gender awareness&#10;B)by observing family members interact&#10;C)by increasing cognitive capacity&#10;D)by interactions with others

Accepted Answer

The answer of Children are NOT aided in learning social...

Question 14

A study by Hartup and Laursen(1992) showed that &#8230;&#10;A)children have less conflicts with friends&#10;B)children have more conficts with friends&#10;C)children spend time with others with a similar style of play&#10;D)children are more likely to be friends with those of the same gender

Accepted Answer

The answer of A study by Hartup and Laursen(1992) showed...

Question 15

According to Harris(2006), at age three children cannot reliably choose between _____________ informant.&#10;A)a previously accurate or one who confesses ignorance&#10;B)a familiar or unfamiliar&#10;C)a previously accurate or a previously inaccurate&#10;D)a previously accurate or an unfamiliar

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Harris(2006), at age three children...

Question 16

Watching a video in which a child observes a sticker being placed on his or her head can help measure &#8230;&#10;A)awareness of others&#10;B)aggressive behavior&#10;C)social problem solving&#10;D)awareness of self

Accepted Answer

The answer of Watching a video in which a child...

Question 17

By the age of ____, children behave differently towards friends and others who are not considered friends.&#10;A)three and a half&#10;B)three&#10;C)four and a half&#10;D)four

Accepted Answer

The answer of By the age of ____, children behave...

Question 18

Pretend play &#8230;&#10;A)is primarily a cognitive activity&#10;B)does not start until after the preschool period&#10;C)is an important social activity&#10;D)begins at around five years old

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pretend play &#8230;&#10;A)is primarily a cognitive activity&#10;B)does...

Question 19

Harris pointed out that one object, such as a brick &#8230;&#10;A)could be used to represent something else in pretend play&#10;B)could be a learning tool&#10;C)could stimulate a child's imagination&#10;D)could represent one thing or another in pretend play

Accepted Answer

The answer of Harris pointed out that one object, such...

Question 20

Children show a positive bias towards other peers who &#8230;&#10;A)are the same gender&#10;B)have prosocial behavior&#10;C)have similar interests&#10;D)have non-aggressive behavior

Accepted Answer

The answer of Children show a positive bias towards other...

Deck 8: Social and Emotional Development in the Preschool Years