Deck 3: Caregiving As Curriculum

Question 1

The key to easing toilet learning is ____________.

A)forcing children to sit on the potty many times a day starting after their second birthday
B)making children feel ashamed of wearing diapers
C)following the child's own readiness and willingness to learn
D)None of these answers is correct.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A bottle is an excellent substitute for cuddling or attention.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The basis of infant-toddler curriculum is interaction with caregivers,peers,and objects.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Three policies need to be in place to have an effective relationship-based curriculum.These policies include a primary caregiving system,continuity of care,and ___________.

A)consistency
B)constructivism
C)crisis management
D)None of these answers is correct.

Question 5

Caregiving,as a curriculum,is an activity-based approach.

Question 6

To assess what an infant or toddler needs,you should look,listen,and feel for the answer.

Question 7

Which of the following most effectively leads to the foundation of the intellect in infants and toddlers?

A)educational videos
B)interactions with consistent caregivers
C)alphabet books
D)cognitive-focused curriculum

Question 8

When educating infant-toddlers,you must have a curriculum that focuses exclusively on ____________.

A)clear and narrow intellectual objectives
B)fun kinds of learning activities
C)physical education to build strong bodies
D)None of these answers is correct.

Question 9

Caregiving is not essential to building structures in the brain that have long-lasting effects on cognitive development.

Question 10

Which of the following foods are not recommended for infants under six months because they may produce food allergies?

A)wheat cereals
B)eggs
C)citrus fruits
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 11

Helping toddlers nap can be difficult.Which of the following behaviors would be useful?

A)Avoid allowing children to become overtired.
B)Provide a quiet,peaceful environment.
C)Allow for plenty of fresh air and exercise during the day.
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 12

Intimate human interaction is time spent ____________.

A)doing routine caregiving tasks,no matter how they are done
B)being fully focused on the child during caregiving routines
C)by oneself
D)doing playful adult-initiated interactions with a child

Question 13

Babies cry because they are either hungry or sleepy.

Question 14

Caregiving that is done with respect allows for relationships to grow.Relationships provide children with opportunities to learn ____________.

A)about themselves and the world
B)that they have some power to influence people
C)that the world has some predictability
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 15

A primary caregiver system consists of one primary caregiver and at least one other caregiver who is familiar with the child.This system is important ____________.

A)for children's sense of security
B)for smooth transitions when the primary caregiver is absent
C)to promote attachment and not leave it to chance
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 16

Resistance to being diapered is a sign of growth.

Question 17

What is the belief behind a primary-caregiving system?

A)Teachers can care for infants,toddlers,and primary students.
B)Paying special attention to 3 or 4 children promotes a stronger attachment.
C)Caring for the whole group is most effective.
D)Infant/toddler classrooms should have a 1:1 ratio.

Question 18

To promote self-help skills at meals,you should remember to

A)use adult-sized utensils.
B)provide ample portions of food.
C)provide small amounts of food.
D)stop the child from experimenting with food.