WGU D096 CHILD DEVELOPMENT THEORIES EXAM 2025|154
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. Describe how Gilligan's Ethics of Care Theory differs from traditional
moral development theories.
Gilligan's theory is based on cognitive development stages.
Gilligan's theory focuses solely on individual rights and justice.
Gilligan's theory emphasizes relationships and care over justice
and individual rights.
Gilligan's theory does not consider social relationships.
2. Which of the following is typical of the social and emotional skills a child
in elementary or grade school might display?
May prefer time with friends, including romantic partners, over
time with family
May have intense tantrums if not given his or her way
May enjoy pretend play but confuse real and "make-believe"
May try to verbalize feelings, but might become aggressive
when under stress
3. A child who has only seen small dogs encounters a large dog for the first
time and initially calls it a 'cat.' How would Piaget's concept of
accommodation explain the child's adjustment in understanding this new
experience?
The child will forget about the large dog and only remember
small dogs.
The child will ignore the large dog and continue to believe all
dogs are small.
,The child will revise their existing schema for 'dog' to include
larger breeds after realizing that the large dog is not a cat.
, The child will assimilate the large dog into their existing schema
for 'cat' without changing it.
4. If a young adult has unresolved issues from earlier developmental
stages, what impact might this have on their relationships?
They will easily form deep connections with others.
They will have a strong sense of independence.
They may struggle to develop and maintain successful
relationships.
They will achieve career success without issues.
5. Initiative vs. Guilt (Erikson)
Resolved: Children have initiative and begin to take action
Unresolved: They become fearful, passive and withdrawn
New experiences: Children begin to explore and branch out from
the parent
Preschool (3-6 years)
6. If a teacher gives a 2-year-old child a multi-phrase direction using
abstract language, what is a likely outcome based on typical language
development expectations?
The child will interpret the direction correctly and respond
appropriately.
The child will successfully follow the direction without any issues.
The child may not understand the direction and could struggle
to follow it.
The child will ask for clarification and successfully follow the
direction.
, 7. If Lucas's teacher provides him with advanced reading materials, how
might this impact his cognitive development according to Vygotsky's
zone of proximal development?
It will only benefit his emotional development, not his cognitive
skills.
It may overwhelm him and hinder his learning process.
It could enhance his cognitive skills by providing challenges
that are just beyond his current abilities, promoting growth.
It will have no effect on his cognitive development since he is
already advanced.
8. How does a strong sense of self influence the ability to form intimate
relationships according to Erikson's theory?
A strong sense of self prevents loneliness.
A strong sense of self is necessary for developing successful
intimate relationships.
A strong sense of self is irrelevant to relationship development.
A strong sense of self leads to career success.
9. Match the child with the physical development typical for a child of that
age: Recently developed the ability to draw a stick figure family
representing himself, his parents, and his sister.
A five-year-old kindergartner
A 13 year old eighth grader
A nine year old fourth grader
An 18 month old in daycare
10. In a classroom setting, how might a teacher utilize the concept of the
zone of proximal development to enhance student learning?
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. Describe how Gilligan's Ethics of Care Theory differs from traditional
moral development theories.
Gilligan's theory is based on cognitive development stages.
Gilligan's theory focuses solely on individual rights and justice.
Gilligan's theory emphasizes relationships and care over justice
and individual rights.
Gilligan's theory does not consider social relationships.
2. Which of the following is typical of the social and emotional skills a child
in elementary or grade school might display?
May prefer time with friends, including romantic partners, over
time with family
May have intense tantrums if not given his or her way
May enjoy pretend play but confuse real and "make-believe"
May try to verbalize feelings, but might become aggressive
when under stress
3. A child who has only seen small dogs encounters a large dog for the first
time and initially calls it a 'cat.' How would Piaget's concept of
accommodation explain the child's adjustment in understanding this new
experience?
The child will forget about the large dog and only remember
small dogs.
The child will ignore the large dog and continue to believe all
dogs are small.
,The child will revise their existing schema for 'dog' to include
larger breeds after realizing that the large dog is not a cat.
, The child will assimilate the large dog into their existing schema
for 'cat' without changing it.
4. If a young adult has unresolved issues from earlier developmental
stages, what impact might this have on their relationships?
They will easily form deep connections with others.
They will have a strong sense of independence.
They may struggle to develop and maintain successful
relationships.
They will achieve career success without issues.
5. Initiative vs. Guilt (Erikson)
Resolved: Children have initiative and begin to take action
Unresolved: They become fearful, passive and withdrawn
New experiences: Children begin to explore and branch out from
the parent
Preschool (3-6 years)
6. If a teacher gives a 2-year-old child a multi-phrase direction using
abstract language, what is a likely outcome based on typical language
development expectations?
The child will interpret the direction correctly and respond
appropriately.
The child will successfully follow the direction without any issues.
The child may not understand the direction and could struggle
to follow it.
The child will ask for clarification and successfully follow the
direction.
, 7. If Lucas's teacher provides him with advanced reading materials, how
might this impact his cognitive development according to Vygotsky's
zone of proximal development?
It will only benefit his emotional development, not his cognitive
skills.
It may overwhelm him and hinder his learning process.
It could enhance his cognitive skills by providing challenges
that are just beyond his current abilities, promoting growth.
It will have no effect on his cognitive development since he is
already advanced.
8. How does a strong sense of self influence the ability to form intimate
relationships according to Erikson's theory?
A strong sense of self prevents loneliness.
A strong sense of self is necessary for developing successful
intimate relationships.
A strong sense of self is irrelevant to relationship development.
A strong sense of self leads to career success.
9. Match the child with the physical development typical for a child of that
age: Recently developed the ability to draw a stick figure family
representing himself, his parents, and his sister.
A five-year-old kindergartner
A 13 year old eighth grader
A nine year old fourth grader
An 18 month old in daycare
10. In a classroom setting, how might a teacher utilize the concept of the
zone of proximal development to enhance student learning?
