CAASP Child Development 3

Question 1

Which attachment pattern is associated with caregivers who are consistently unresponsive or rejecting?

Accepted Answer

Avoidant attachment

Answer

Avoidant attachment develops when caregivers consistently reject bids for comfort, leading children to suppress attachment behaviors and appear emotionally distant.

Question 2

Bronfenbrenner's ecological model places the child's immediate settings (home, school, peer group) in which system?

Accepted Answer

Microsystem

Answer

The microsystem includes the immediate environments where the child has direct interactions, such as family, classroom, and neighborhood.

Question 3

During which Piagetian stage does a child first demonstrate the ability to think logically about concrete objects and events?

Accepted Answer

Concrete operational

Answer

The concrete operational stage (ages 7-11) marks the emergence of logical thinking applied to tangible, real-world situations.

Question 4

A service coordinator notices a 6-month-old is not making eye contact or responding to their name. Which developmental domain warrants immediate attention?

Accepted Answer

Social-emotional and communication development

Answer

Lack of eye contact and response to name at 6 months are early red flags for social-communication delays, including possible autism spectrum disorder.

Question 5

The concept of 'goodness of fit' in child development refers to:

Accepted Answer

Compatibility between a child's temperament and caregiver expectations

Answer

Goodness of fit describes how well a child's temperamental style aligns with the demands and expectations of their environment, influencing adjustment outcomes.

(CAASP) Child and Adolescent Service System Program Practice Test

(CAASP) Child and Adolescent Service System Program Practice Test

CAASP Child Development 3