Question 1

Some children with developmental disabilities should be excused from learning acceptable social skills.

Accepted Answer

All children, including those with developmental disabilities, can benefit from learning social skills, as these skills are crucial for personal development and integration into society.

Question 2

Children with developmental disabilities may fail to respond to social signals.

Accepted Answer

Children with developmental disabilities may have difficulties in processing and responding to social cues, which can affect their social interactions and communication.

Question 3

Social skills develop independently from other developmental areas.

Accepted Answer

Social skills are interconnected with other developmental areas such as cognitive, emotional, and language development.

Question 4

Spontaneous peer reinforcement may not always happen for children with developmental disabilities, so their play skills may lead to rejection by peers.

Accepted Answer

Children with developmental disabilities may struggle with social cues and interactions, leading to difficulties in spontaneous peer reinforcement and potential rejection by peers.

Question 5

Prescriptions for what is socially appropriate vary from culture to culture.

Accepted Answer

Social norms and what is considered appropriate behavior can differ greatly between cultures due to varying values, beliefs, and traditions.

Question 6

Developing social skills is confusing for some children because a set of behaviors may be appropriate in one setting but not in another.

Accepted Answer

Social skills are context-dependent, meaning that what is considered appropriate behavior can vary greatly between different social settings, leading to confusion for some children.

Question 7

Social skills are innate behaviors that change with time and age.

Accepted Answer

Social skills are learned behaviors that can be developed and refined over time through experience and social interactions.

Question 8

One's temperament can exert an influence on the development of social skills.

Accepted Answer

Temperament, which includes traits like emotional reactivity and self-regulation, can affect how individuals interact with others and develop social skills.

Question 9

Adult responsiveness to a given behavior can influence socialization.

Accepted Answer

Adult responsiveness can reinforce or discourage certain behaviors, shaping social norms and influencing socialization processes.

Question 10

An infant's lack of responsiveness due to a disability may reduce the parent's efforts to interact, negatively affecting social development.

Accepted Answer

An infant's disability can lead to reduced responsiveness, which may discourage parental interaction, potentially impacting the child's social development.

Question 11

Through interacting with others, infants and young children learn social skills as well as intellectual and memory skills.

Accepted Answer

Interacting with others helps infants and young children develop social skills, cognitive abilities, and memory through observation, imitation, and communication.

Question 12

Most children are unable to deal with the varying expectations of social skills across settings. They struggle to adapt their behavior to various situations.

Accepted Answer

Most children are generally able to adapt their social skills to different settings, although some may need guidance or support.

Question 13

The steady looking at one another's faces that goes on between a healthy infant and their primary caretaker is called joint attention.

Accepted Answer

Joint attention refers to the shared focus of two individuals on an object, not just looking at each other's faces.

Question 14

Symbolic play cannot be taught to children with autism or limited cognitive skills.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic play can be taught to children with autism or limited cognitive skills through structured interventions and therapies that focus on developing imaginative and pretend play skills.

Question 15

It is important for teachers to sometimes decide which children will play together because it can ensure the inclusion of a child with a disability in an activity with children best suited to that child's skill levels.

Accepted Answer

Teachers can facilitate inclusive play by pairing children in a way that supports the participation and development of children with disabilities, ensuring they are included and engaged in activities.

Question 16

Spontaneous peer reinforcement may not always happen for children with developmental disabilities. Their underdeveloped play skills may lead to rejection.

Accepted Answer

Children with developmental disabilities may have underdeveloped play skills, which can result in difficulties in engaging with peers and may lead to social rejection, thus hindering spontaneous peer reinforcement.

Question 17

The definition of appropriate social skills is consistent from community to community.

Accepted Answer

Social skills are influenced by cultural norms and values, which can vary significantly between different communities.

Question 18

Social behaviors are not learned; rather they are based on the child's temperament at birth.

Accepted Answer

Social behaviors are learned through interactions with others and the environment, although a child's temperament can influence how they engage in social learning.

Question 19

Carefully managed peer tutoring is of benefit only to children with developmental disabilities.

Accepted Answer

Peer tutoring can benefit all students, not just those with developmental disabilities, by enhancing learning, social skills, and confidence.

Question 20

While the majority of social skills can be taught incidentally, some children may require a more systematic intervention.

Accepted Answer

Some children may have difficulties with social skills and benefit from structured interventions to learn and practice these skills effectively.

Quiz 15: Facilitating Social Development