Milestones and Growth Patterns- Toddlerhood

at what age does a child begin to understand that words have meaning and are used to express or request desires

2 years old

A term often used to describe the toddler's struggles to establish independence is ___________

Autonomy

Toddlers delight in having stories read to them, especially those with _________

Dysfluency

By eighteen months, toddlers play cooperatively and willingly share their toys T or F

False

Caregivers should be concerned about a toddler who only eats small amounts of food T or F

False

Height and weight increase rapidly during toddlerhood T or F

False

Most two-year-olds have given up afternoon naps T or F

False

The ideal way to end a temper tantrum is to pick the child up, set the child in a chair, and explain in detail why you are upset and how you expect the child to behave in the future T or F

False

The toddler's visual acuity is equivalent to that of an adult's

False

Toddlers become increasingly wary of strangers; in fact, "stranger anxiety" reaches its peak at around eighteen months of age T or F

False

A two-year-old can be expected to follow three-step instructions T or F

True

By twenty-seven months, most toddlers can name familiar objects in picture books T or F

True

Children exhibit certain recognizable behaviors when they are ready to begin toilet training T or F

True

Defiance and negative behaviors typically increase during the toddler period T or F

True

Most two-year-olds use language effectively to make requests T or F

True

Which of the following statements regarding toddlers' sleep patterns is true? a. They require an afternoon nap. b. They need a maximum of eight or nine hours of nighttime sleep. c. They still take a morning and afternoon nap. d. They typically have given up napping altogether.

a. They require an afternoon nap

Families and teachers should be concerned about the language development of a two-year-old who a. is not able to carry out two-step directions. b. experiences some stammering and similar dysfluencies. c. only speaks in three- and four-word sentences. d. refers to self as "me," not "I."

a. is not able to carry out two-step directions

t is reasonable to expect most one-year-olds to a. take off their own shoes and socks. b. catch a small ball. c. use a spoon with full control. d. build a tower with ten blocks.

a. take off their own shoes and socks

The term holophrastic speech describes a. two- or three-word utterances used to convey a complete thought b. the use of a single word to convey an entire thought or request c. an inappropriate use of plurals d. gestures used to express a need or desire

b. the use of a single work to convey a convey a complete thought

Which of the following statements is not characteristic of a toddler's eating habits? a. often a picky or fussy eater b. uses eating utensils with skill c. tends to eat less than when younger d. prefers only a few familiar foods

b. uses eating utensils with skill

Bedtime struggles can be reduced by a. offering children a snack before bedtime to prevent them from waking up hungry. b. engaging children in thirty minutes of vigorous physical activity before bedtime so they are tired. c. following the same basic routine every night. d. letting the child decide when he or she is ready to go to bed.

c. following the same basic routine every night

What type of play do two-year-olds typically engage in? a. selfish b. solitary c. parallel d. cooperative

c. parallel

A two-year-old who separates the toy dinosaurs from the farm animals is demonstrating simple __________ skills

classification

Toddlers are less likely to use physical aggression as their__________skills improve

convergence

The toddler's ability to pass toys from one hand to the other is an important neurological development commonly referred to as __________

crossing the midline

Most toddlers enjoy _________ play

parallel

A toddler's ability to understand and respond to his father's request to stop throwing sand is an example of _______________ language

receptive

Substances that are potentially poisonous for young children include which of the following? a. cleaning supplies b. garden chemicals, such as pesticides and fertilizers c. medications d. all of the above

d. all of the above

The type of play materials most likely to promote toddlers' problem-solving abilities and hand-eye coordination include a. large wagons and balls. b. finger plays and action songs. c. colorful picture storybooks. d. large beads for stringing and puzzle boxes.

d. large beads for stringing and puzzle boxes

Changes in perceptual-cognitive development make it possible for the two-year-old to a. count to ten or more. b. pull to a standing position. c. name the color of objects: red, yellow, and blue. d. take apart a stacking toy and put it back together.

d. take apart a stacking toy and put it back together