Deck 6: Pre-School: Early School Age Ages 3 to 6

Question 1

Preschoolers' thinking is _____ and _____. Choices:

A) symbolic, egocentric
B) concrete, altruistic
C) hypothetical, autonomous
D) literal, insensitive

Answer 1

A

Question 2

According to _____, preschoolers are in a stage referred to as _____, when children tend to think of actions as either always being right or always being wrong. Choices:

A) Gilligan, conventional thought
B) Kohlberg, postconventional thought
C) Kohlberg, Morality of Constraint
D) Piaget, Morality of Constraint

Answer 2

D

Question 3

When engaging in _____ play, a child plays in a group that is organized for a purpose (i.e., making something, attaining a competitive goal, imitating adult life, formal games, etc.). Choices:

A) parallel
B) associative
C) cooperative
D) solitary

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Children with _____ have an impaired ability to relate socially to others. Choices:

A) ADHD
B) ODD
C) an autism spectrum disorder
D) cystic fibrosis

Question 5

Which of the following does not foster resilience? Choices:

A) proactive orientation
B) self-regulation
C) reactive parenting
D) connections and attachments

Question 6

Which of the following is not a sign of a great preschool, according to NAEYC? Choices:

A) classroom is decorated with children's work
B) children have the opportunity to play outside
C) teachers work with children individually throughout the day
D) worksheets are used frequently to practice letters and numbers

Question 7

_____ parents are responsive and have high, realistic expectations. Choices:

A) Authoritarian
B) Authoritative
C) Passive
D) Neglecting

Question 8

The primary emphasis of treatment for _____ is the use of social learning theories that emphasize the crucial role that parenting style and discipline effectiveness play in determining a child's social competence. Choices:

A) ODD
B) OCD
C) CD
D) ADHD

Question 9

Children may experience peace of mind, self-regulation, and control over their environment during _____ play. Choices:

A) solitary
B) cooperative
C) sociodramatic
D) associative

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of Parten's categories of social play? Choices:

A) unoccupied behavior
B) dramatic play
C) onlooker behavior
D) cooperative play

Question 11

_____'s concept of the zone of proximal development emphasizes that people in the child's life influence the child's cognitive abilities. Choices:

A) Erikson
B) Vygotsky
C) Watson
D) Piaget

Question 12

The primary task for the preschool child, according to Erikson, is to develop_____. Choices:

A) autonomy
B) trust
C) initiative
D) integrity

Question 13

Which of the following may exacerbate temper tantrums in preschool children? Choices:

A) proactive parenting
B) sibling rivalry
C) authoritative parenting
D) consistent discipline

Question 14

By the age of _____, children often have a wide group of friends and start truly playing together. Choices:

A) 5
B) 3
C) 4
D) 7

Question 15

According to _____, females are typically less concerned with justice and more concerned with caring and preserving relationships when making a decision. Choices:

A) Erikson
B) Gilligan
C) Bandura
D) Piaget

Question 16

_____ programs use coaching procedures that include four skills that consist of leading peers, asking questions of peers, making comments to peers, and supporting peers. Choices:

A) PBS
B) FBA
C) IDEA
D) Skills training

Question 17

_____ is an empirically-based approach to eliminate challenging behaviors and replace them with positive social skills. Choices:

A) CD
B) IDEA
C) PBS
D) FBA

Question 18

A child's intelligence and ability to regulate behavior are examples of _____, which can alter their responses to an environmental threat. Choices:

A) risk factors
B) autonomy
C) protective factors
D) self-efficacy

Question 19

_____ play is considered to be the most advanced form of social and symbolic play, when children engage in imitation, drama, and fantasy play together that often involves role playing. Choices:

A) Socio-dramatic
B) Solitary
C) Associative
D) Cooperative

Question 20

According to Piaget, preschoolers are in the _____ stage of cognitive development. Choices:

A) sensorimotor
B) pre-operational
C) formal operational
D) concrete operational

Question 21

Describe Kohlberg's stages of moral development and provide examples of principles and behaviors associated with each stage.

Question 22

Behavior problems in preschool children are unlikely determine their future socialization skills as they get older.

Question 23

Caregivers should be wary of preschools with too many academic worksheets.

Question 24

Magical thinking and fantasies are common during toddlerhood, which leads to an increase in dramatic play.

Question 25

Discuss five (5) suggestions a counselor might provide preschoolers' parents for fostering moral development. Explain the logic behind each suggestion and the expected consequences in terms of child development.

Question 26

Four- and five-year-olds think about cause and effect relationships and express these thoughts to others.

Question 27

When working with children exhibiting tantrum behavior or their parents, it is important to remember that the children are throwing tantrums on purpose.

Question 28

Preschoolers can learn to interact with other people or develop socio-dramatic play when they are using interactive online games.

Question 29

Define and explain the process of behavior modification for preschoolers, as it would be used by a counselor.

Question 30

Young children learn best through hands-on, playful activities.

Question 31

Preschool children with behavior problems are more likely to experience academic failure and drop out.