Deck 2: Infant-Toddler Education

Question 1

Teaching behavior is always more effective than modeling it.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

In an infant-toddler curriculum,the primary role of a caregiver is to _____.

A)ignore initiations from a child
B)facilitate problem-solving skills
C)watch out for the children and keep them safe
D)restrict toddlers and teach them to use materials in certain ways

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Respectful and responsive infant-toddler curriculum is based primarily on

A)relationships.
B)sensory stimulation.
C)an NAEYC-approved set of lesson plans.
D)different activities.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following statements acknowledges a child's inner delight?

A)"Good job!"
B)"You must feel good about washing your hands by yourself!"
C)"You are amazing!"
D)None of the answers is correct.

Question 5

Which of the following methods of providing feedback is most likely useful for a child?

A)using a soft voice and smiling
B)displaying authority
C)giving a clear message
D)giving an example of another child

Question 6

Stress and frustration are an important part of infant-toddler education.

Question 7

Which of the following sentences best defines the term "positive reinforcement"?

A)It involves carefully and objectively noting everything that happens as it happens.
B)It describes anything that captures one's attention and is recorded on the spot.
C)It is defined as visual and auditory representations of learning and development.
D)It is a response to a behavior that strengthens the chances of its recurrence.

Question 8

Identify a true statement about the role of adults in infant-toddler education.

A)They should learn to use manipulative motives to gain a toddler's attention.
B)They should completely refrain from stressing infants and toddlers.
C)They should model behavior that they want a child to imitate.
D)They should always hide their anger and provide feedback with a smile.

Question 9

The most effective way to help a child learn new behavior is to _____.

A)teach it
B)model it
C)read books about it
D)show videos with positive role models

Question 10

A curriculum based on relationships is simple,basic,and unexciting.

Question 11

Formal written observations are called _____ and involve carefully and objectively noting everything that happens as it happens.

A)positive reinforcements
B)model documentations
C)anecdotal records
D)running records

Question 12

How do children learn to get attention from others?

A)by being shy
B)by being outgoing
C)by being helpless
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 13

There are two types of caregiver presence mentioned in Chapter 2.They are

A)active and receptive.
B)receiving and neutral.
C)retracting and directive.
D)active and permissive.

Question 14

Children thrive on constant praise.

Question 15

Caregivers should take good records so that they can see an emerging developmental profile from each child they work with.

Question 16

Infant-toddler education is the same as _____.

A)infant stimulation
B)a modified preschool program
C)babysitting
D)None of the answers is correct.

Question 17

Infants and toddlers need to know they can influence the people and things around them.

Question 18

Standing back and observing children's abilities to figure something out is a way of allowing them to gain feedback on their own without adult input.

Question 19

How does a caregiver decide what is enough stress for an infant or toddler?

A)by observing the infant's or toddler's actions
B)by being empathetic
C)by remaining calm in the face of emotional displays
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 20

Some infant group care programs would actually benefit from reducing environmental stimulation.

Question 21

Teachers must be able to adapt teaching strategies and care routines to meet the individual needs of all infants and toddlers in their care,including those with special needs.