CCP Child Growth & Development 2

Question 1

A 3-year-old frequently engages in parallel play, sitting beside other children but playing independently. This behavior is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Parallel play

Answer

Parallel play, common in toddlers and preschoolers, involves children playing near each other without direct interaction or shared goals.

Question 2

Which theorist introduced the concept of the 'zone of proximal development' (ZPD)?

Accepted Answer

Lev Vygotsky

Answer

Lev Vygotsky defined the ZPD as the gap between what a child can do independently and what they can achieve with guided support.

Question 3

A 6-month-old infant reaches for objects and transfers them between hands. This skill demonstrates development in which domain?

Accepted Answer

Fine motor development

Answer

Reaching and transferring objects between hands is a fine motor milestone typically achieved around 6–7 months of age.

Question 4

According to Erikson, a child aged 3–5 who successfully resolves their psychosocial crisis develops a sense of:

Accepted Answer

Initiative

Answer

Erikson's third stage, Initiative vs. Guilt (ages 3–5), results in a sense of initiative when children are encouraged to explore and plan activities.

Question 5

Temperament refers to:

Accepted Answer

Inborn, stable individual differences in emotional reactivity and self-regulation

Answer

Temperament is a biologically based set of behavioral and emotional tendencies that appear early in life and remain relatively consistent.

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