Question 1

On average, children begin to walk without the support of others around age __________.

Accepted Answer

According to research, the average age for children to begin walking without support is around 11 months. However, this can vary and some children may start earlier or later.

Question 2

Dante was hoping that his daughter would grow up to be a gifted soccer player.She is still not making much progress in learning to walk and she is 14 months old.What would you tell Dante?

Accepted Answer

It is not uncommon for children to start walking between 9-18 months old. Walking is not a predictor of athletic ability, and there are many other factors that can influence a child's athletic development later in life.

Question 3

A 1957 study reported that __________ of American toddlers were toilet trained by 18 months of age.

Accepted Answer

In the 1950s, societal norms and parenting practices were different, and it was common for children to be toilet trained at a much earlier age. According to the 1957 study, 92% of American toddlers were toilet trained by 18 months of age.

Question 4

Which of the following tasks is a 12-month-old able to perform?

Accepted Answer

A 12-month-old is typically able to hold a container while placing objects (such as rocks) into it. This requires some hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills development. Kicking a ball while running (B) typically occurs around 18-24 months. Writing his or her name with a crayon (C) typically occurs around 3-4 years old. Brushing his or her teeth (D) may require some adult assistance but is often introduced around 12-18 months.

Question 5

Recent studies report that __________ of toddlers in the United States are toilet trained by the third birthday.

Accepted Answer

Recent studies indicate that approximately 60% of toddlers in the United States are toilet trained by the age of three.

Question 6

In regard to fine motor development, a one-year-old can __________, while a 3-year-old can __________.

Accepted Answer

A one-year-old typically has the fine motor skills to hold a cup, while a 3-year-old can draw a semistraight line as their motor skills develop further.

Question 7

What is one fine motor skill that toddlers can do during their third year of life?

Accepted Answer

Toddlers can typically start brushing their teeth during their third year of life, which involves fine motor skills such as holding and manipulating a toothbrush. Climbing a rope (A) requires more advanced gross motor skills, while buttoning shirts (C) and tying shoes (D) typically require more developed fine motor skills that may not fully develop until later in childhood.

Question 8

You come from a family of gifted athletes.You and several other family members received athletic scholarships in college, and an uncle played professional baseball.You have tried to get your 18-month-old interested in kicking a small soccer ball.Although he wants to play with you and approaches the ball, he has not been able to kick it.After taking a developmental psychology course, you find that __________.

Accepted Answer

According to developmental psychology, kicking a ball requires a level of gross motor skill development that an 18-month-old child may not yet have fully acquired. Therefore, it is too early to expect the child to kick a small soccer ball. It is important to adjust expectations based on the child's developmental stage and provide developmentally appropriate activities to encourage growth and learning.

Question 9

Mikael is a toddler who can stand on one leg, run stiffed-legged, and kick a ball.Mikael is at least __________.

Accepted Answer

Mikael's ability to stand on one leg, run stiff-legged, and kick a ball indicates advanced motor skills development, which is typically seen in children around 24 months old (2 years) or older.

Question 10

Gross motor development in toddlerhood proceeds in the order of __________.

Accepted Answer

Gross motor development in toddlerhood typically follows the sequence of walking without support, standing on one leg, running with stiff legs, and then kicking a ball. Therefore, option B is the correct order.

Question 11

Faryal is celebrating her second birthday.Her Aunt Aliya wants to give her a series of soft books, but her Uncle Mabud scoffs and suggests Faryal is far too young to know how to use a book.He wants to buy her a set of small building blocks.Which statement accurately describes the birthday present that most closely aligns with Faryal's motor skills?

Accepted Answer

According to developmental milestones, by 24 months, children have developed the hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills necessary to turn pages of a book. Therefore, Aunt Aliya's gift of soft books is age-appropriate for Faryal. However, Uncle Mabud's gift of small building blocks may also be appropriate as it can enhance Faryal's problem solving and fine motor skills. Therefore, both gifts can be appropriate depending on the child's interests and abilities.

Question 12

When children first begin to walk, they spread their feet apart and take small, stiff-legged steps, shifting their weight from one leg to the other.These movements give the __________ stage of development its name.

Accepted Answer

The given description corresponds to the todderhood stage of development where children begin to walk with small, stiff-legged steps and shift their weight from one leg to the other.

Question 13

What would the average child be expected to accomplish during the first year of toddlerhood?

Accepted Answer

During the first year of toddlerhood, typically between the ages of 1-2, children are expected to develop fine motor skills such as holding a cup and scribbling with a crayon.

Question 14

Many parents in developed countries remove sharp objects and other potentially harmful items when their toddlers become mobile.What is this called?

Accepted Answer

The process of removing sharp objects and other potentially harmful items when a toddler becomes mobile is called baby proofing. Therefore, option B, baby proofing, is the correct answer. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe this process.

Question 15

When can the average toddler first kick a ball or throw a small object?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Toddlers in traditional cultures are still held and carried for about half their waking hours.Which of the following statements describes the development of their gross motor skills compared to those of toddlers in developed countries?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that despite being carried more, toddlers in traditional cultures develop gross motor skills at a similar rate to those in developed countries.

Question 17

Zachary loves to play with his little sister Dayla.Zachary kicks a ball hoping Dayla will kick it back, but, much to Zachary's dismay, she simply stares at the ball and smiles toward her brother.She recently started walking without support.What are the likely ages of Dayla and Zachary?

Accepted Answer

Dayla, who recently started walking without support, is likely around 11 months old, as children typically begin to walk independently between 9 to 15 months. Zachary, who is able to kick a ball and engage in play, is likely at least 24 months old, as this indicates more advanced motor skills and social interaction abilities.

Question 18

To adjust their walking and running over changing surfaces, toddlers become much more proficient at using __________ information.

Accepted Answer

Visual information helps toddlers to adjust their pace and use their motor skills more effectively while walking or running over changing surfaces. This is because they can see and react to the changes in the environment, such as stepping on a slippery surface or uneven ground. While auditory, tactile, and vestibular information may also play a role, visual information is the most crucial factor in this context.

Question 19

At the age of __________, children show a definite handedness preference during self-feeding.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Chen is an active and curious toddler.At what age can Chen's parents anticipate that he will be able to brush his own teeth with minimal assistance?

Accepted Answer

According to the American Dental Association, children can start brushing their own teeth with adult supervision around the age of 3, which is usually in the third year of life. However, it is important for parents to continue assisting and monitoring their child's toothbrushing until they are able to do it properly on their own, which may not happen until about age 5.

Quiz 5: Toddlerhood