Careers in Early Childhood Education Lesson 6 and 7 Quiz

The idea that anything (people, cats, crackers, etc.) can be counted is called what? A. Abstraction B. Cardinality C. Order irrelevance principle D. Simple counting

A. Abstraction

What was a reason provided by the textbook on why it is important to integrate the teaching of social studies throughout the early childhood curriculum? A. There is a limited amount of time during the day and year to address all of the content that comprises the social studies. B. Children do not understand social studies concepts, so they have to be part of other activities for them to understand. C. Although an important content area, there is not much to teach in the area of social studies for young children, so it should be spread out. D. So that children do not get bored learning about history

A. There is a limited amount of time during the day and year to address all of the content that comprises the social studies.

Which relationships are known as the foundation of social development for children, because it helps them to develop important emotional skills? A. Warm relationships with adults B. Reciprocal relationships with their friends C. Competitive relationships with siblings D. All relationships with peers

A. Warm relationships with adults

During which age range do children start grasping? A. birth to 1 year B. toddlers to 2 years C. 2 years to 4 years D. 4 years to 5 years

A. birth to 1 year

All of the following statements are true, EXCEPT A. children who play in natural environments get sick more frequently. B. ADHD symptoms can be reduced by regular play in natural environments. C. play in natural environments is more imaginative and diverse. D. children who regularly play in natural environments show more advanced motor fitness.

A. children who play in natural environments get sick more frequently.

Anthony is 7 and can now accurately predict the outcome of simple science experiments that they do in class. This is an example of: A. cognitive development. B. physical development. C. social development. D. visual literacy.

A. cognitive development.

Phonological awareness and print awareness are both examples of: A. early literacy skills. B. giftedness. C. encoding and decoding. D. visual literacy skills.

A. early literacy skills.

Dual language learners are being engaged in: A. simultaneous acquisition. B. sequential language learning. C. language mixing. D. bilingualism.

A. simultaneous acquisition.

At what age are children expected to be able to know number names and count 1 to 10 in sequence? A. 2 years old B. 3 years old C. 4 years old D. 5 years old

B. 3 years old

According to the CDC, when children have regular physical activity, they are more likely to have what other type of success? A. Financial B. Academic C. Popularity D. Musical

B. Academic

Which of the following is the best example of cooperative play? A. Two children playing in the sand table B. Four children playing firefighter with specific roles that they planned C. A child picking up his blocks when the teacher asks him D. Three children taking turns on the computer

B. Four children playing firefighter with specific roles that they planned

Karen and her friends are playing airport. Karen is a passenger and she needs to make sure that she stays seated while the plane is flying. Which executive function is this an example of? A. Physical restraint B. Inhibitory control C. Cognitive flexibility D. Emotional regulation

B. Inhibitory control

A child spelling the word busy "bise" is an example of what? A. Print awareness B. Invented spelling C. Phonetic spelling D. Alphabet awareness

B. Invented spelling

What is the single most effective practice that prevents the spread of germs? A. Keeping children indoors when it is cold outside B. Proper hand washing by adults and children C. Washing a toy after a child has put it in his/her mouth D. Using bleach to clean the tables

B. Proper hand washing by adults and children

Which would be beneficial for children during pretend play or dramatization activities? A. Detailed scripts where each child is assigned a role B. Realistic props such as dress-up clothes or actual props that can be used by the characters C. A stage so that others can watch D. An audience to appreciate the children's performance

B. Realistic props such as dress-up clothes or actual props that can be used by the characters

What does STEM stand for? A. Supporting Teacher's Education in Mathematics B. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics C. Systematic Training in Education for Mathematics D. Systems To Enhance Mathematics

B. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

What type of awareness in perceptual-motor development involves slowing down or speeding up a movement? A. Spatial awareness B. Temporal awareness C. Directional awareness D. Auditory awareness

B. Temporal awareness

In a study of 1,000 children born in the same city, it was discovered that children with MORE self-control were more likely to _____, compared to those with less self-control. A. commit crimes B. be in better health C. have higher paying jobs D. argue with their parents

B. be in better health

Hazel is playing a dice game with several children. She asks each to first count the dots and then asks them what shape the dice are. This is an example of: A. everyday mathematics. B. math talk. C. logic lingo. D. subitizing.

B. math talk.

Children's ________ skills are a key feature in the development of social competence. A. friendship B. problem-solving C. resilience D. empathy

B. problem-solving

When a child learns to say, "I want a cookie" instead of "Me want," they are developing more complex: A. vocabulary. B. syntax or grammar. C. academic discourse. D. language experience.

B. syntax or grammar.

At what age do children experience a burst in vocabulary and begin using telegraphic speech? A. 8 to 18 months B. 1 year mark C. 18 to 24 months D. ages 2 to 3

C. 18 to 24 months

At what age do children overestimate their competency and make and maintain a friendship with at least one other child? A. birth-18 months B. 2 to 3 years old C. 3 to 5 years old D. the primary years

C. 3 to 5 years old

School-age children who have experienced traumatic stress often have trouble sleeping, socializing, and appear to have: A. eating disorders. B. seizures. C. ADD/DHD. D. obesity.

C. ADD/DHD.

Which of the following is an example of nonstandard measurement? A. Children using a ruler to measure how tall they are B. Children comparing rocks to see which one is heavier C. Children using their feet to measure how long the hallway is D. Children counting the days on a calendar

C. Children using their feet to measure how long the hallway is

What skills in kindergarten are the strongest predictors of later school achievement and executive function? A. Reading B. Technology C. Mathematics D. Science

C. Mathematics

What movement has the recognition of "nature-deficit disorder" led to? A. More books about nature in classrooms B. A new subject, "Nature Studies" for all elementary school children C. More natural outdoor playgrounds D. A class pet requirement for all early education classrooms

C. More natural outdoor playgrounds

What is the ability to conceive, organize, and carry out a series of unfamiliar actions? A. Gross motor development B. Fine motor manipulative movement C. Motor planning D. Stability movement

C. Motor planning

What is the ability to understand what is being said? A. Vocabulary B. Expressive language C. Receptive language D. Grammar

C. Receptive language

According to researcher David Dickinson, how many back-and-forth exchanges should a teacher strive for in a conversation? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

D. 5

By what age have children coordinated their fundamental motor skills into skills needed to play organized games? A. birth to 12 months B. 12 months to 36 months C. 3 years to 6 years D. 6 years to 9 years

D. 6 years to 9 years

How many minutes of unstructured free play do preschoolers need every day? A. 15 minutes B. 30 minutes C. 45 minutes D. 60 minutes

D. 60 minutes

Which of the following is an example of toxic stress? A. A three year old getting a cavity filled at the dentist B. A two year old falling and breaking his arm C. A shy four year old having to start school D. A five year old whose neighborhood is overrun by gangs

D. A five year old whose neighborhood is overrun by gangs

Which one of the following is considered to be the LEAST developmentally appropriate music or movement activity for young children? A. Children make up their own lyrics to songs B. Children use simple rhythm instruments to create music C. Children move and dance with or without music D. Children put on a performance for their families that they have practiced until perfected

D. Children put on a performance for their families that they have practiced until perfected

What is an appropriate way to teach economics to young children? A. Drawing attention to children's possessions by letting them bring their new toys to school every week B. Teaching children that if they want new things that their parents are able buy them C. Pointing out the differences in how the children's families are able to take care of them D. Commenting on the scarcity of certain toys when children fight over them

D. Commenting on the scarcity of certain toys when children fight over them

What can children learn from rough-and-tumble play? A. Self-defense techniques B. How to make friends do what they want C. How to fight and not get hurt D. How to read a friend's non-verbal cues

D. How to read a friend's non-verbal cues

Singing "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" and using your fingers to count the monkeys is an example of what? A. Communicating B. Reasoning C. Everyday mathematics D. Representation

D. Representation

Play allows children to work through fears, build coping skills, and gain control. These are all benefits in which developmental domain? A. Interpersonal B. Relational C. Cognitive D. Social-emotional

D. Social-emotional

What is the purpose of science? A. To explain where we come from B. To be able to explain the basic ideas of the properties of objects C. To realize we need to study more about the different systems D. To study the physical and natural world, especially by observing and experimenting

D. To study the physical and natural world, especially by observing and experimenting