Advanced Child Development Exam
Study Guide
What term is used to describe toys and activities that are suitable for a child at a specific age? - Answer -
developmentally appropriate
How old is a preschooler? - Answer -3-5 years
What skill improves in toddlers that allows them to pick up small objects using their thumb and
forefinger? - Answer -hand-eye coordination
What would most likely be a choking hazard for a two-year-old? - Answer -a toy airplane containing
small removable people
Which of these statements is true concerning toddlers? - Answer -their chests are usually larger than
their abdomens
If a child wants to improve his gross motor skills, which of these would probably be the most useful? -
Answer -getting more physical exercise
What activity would you not expect a two-year-old to be able to perform? - Answer -riding a tricycle
How might a three-year-old show his hand-eye coordination? - Answer -by turning a doorknob
, How do experts say that parents should respond to a child's nightmares? - Answer -They should
immediately comfort the child
Why should a parent or caregiver not feed raw carrots to a one-year-old? - Answer -The child might
choke on the carrot
How much milk is an appropriate serving size for a two-year-old? - Answer -one half cup
What food group contains foods with the most protein? - Answer -Meat and beans
What is true concerning vaccines? - Answer -vaccines allow the child's body to build resistance to a
specific disease
What is true concerning toilet training? - Answer -a child should be physically and emotionally ready
before beginning toilet training
Why might a parent choose shoes with Velcro fasteners rather than shoelaces? - Answer -so the child
can put on the shoes without help from an adult
What does the law require of sleepwear? - Answer -it must be flame-resistant
How are synthetic fibers different from natural fibers? - Answer -They are less likely to wrinkle
How could self-concept be defined? - Answer -how you see yourself
At what age do most children begin engaging in cooperative play? - Answer -3
In which sleep cycle is a child likely to dream? - Answer -REM (rapid eye movement)
What two factors are most important in determining a child's emotional development? - Answer -
Experiences and temperament
Study Guide
What term is used to describe toys and activities that are suitable for a child at a specific age? - Answer -
developmentally appropriate
How old is a preschooler? - Answer -3-5 years
What skill improves in toddlers that allows them to pick up small objects using their thumb and
forefinger? - Answer -hand-eye coordination
What would most likely be a choking hazard for a two-year-old? - Answer -a toy airplane containing
small removable people
Which of these statements is true concerning toddlers? - Answer -their chests are usually larger than
their abdomens
If a child wants to improve his gross motor skills, which of these would probably be the most useful? -
Answer -getting more physical exercise
What activity would you not expect a two-year-old to be able to perform? - Answer -riding a tricycle
How might a three-year-old show his hand-eye coordination? - Answer -by turning a doorknob
, How do experts say that parents should respond to a child's nightmares? - Answer -They should
immediately comfort the child
Why should a parent or caregiver not feed raw carrots to a one-year-old? - Answer -The child might
choke on the carrot
How much milk is an appropriate serving size for a two-year-old? - Answer -one half cup
What food group contains foods with the most protein? - Answer -Meat and beans
What is true concerning vaccines? - Answer -vaccines allow the child's body to build resistance to a
specific disease
What is true concerning toilet training? - Answer -a child should be physically and emotionally ready
before beginning toilet training
Why might a parent choose shoes with Velcro fasteners rather than shoelaces? - Answer -so the child
can put on the shoes without help from an adult
What does the law require of sleepwear? - Answer -it must be flame-resistant
How are synthetic fibers different from natural fibers? - Answer -They are less likely to wrinkle
How could self-concept be defined? - Answer -how you see yourself
At what age do most children begin engaging in cooperative play? - Answer -3
In which sleep cycle is a child likely to dream? - Answer -REM (rapid eye movement)
What two factors are most important in determining a child's emotional development? - Answer -
Experiences and temperament
