CCP Child Growth and Development 3

Question 1

Attachment theory, originally developed by John Bowlby, emphasizes that secure attachments form primarily through:

Accepted Answer

Consistent, sensitive caregiving responses

Answer

Bowlby's attachment theory holds that infants develop secure bonds when caregivers consistently and sensitively respond to their needs.

Question 2

During which stage of play development do children typically play side-by-side without direct interaction?

Accepted Answer

Parallel play

Answer

Parallel play occurs when children play near each other using similar materials but without coordinating their activities.

Question 3

A 9-month-old begins to cry when a stranger approaches. This reaction is called:

Accepted Answer

Stranger anxiety

Answer

Stranger anxiety typically emerges between 6–12 months as infants begin to distinguish familiar caregivers from unfamiliar people.

Question 4

According to Piaget, a child demonstrates conservation of liquid when they understand that:

Accepted Answer

The amount of liquid remains the same despite a change in container shape

Answer

Conservation of liquid is the understanding that volume does not change even when the liquid is poured into a differently shaped container.

Question 5

Which type of temperament is characterized by regularity in biological functions, positive mood, and easy adaptability to new situations?

Accepted Answer

Easy

Answer

Children with an 'easy' temperament show predictable routines, generally positive affect, and adapt readily to change.

(CCP) Certified Child Care Professional Practice Test