CCP Child Growth & Development 3

Question 1

Piaget's preoperational stage (ages 2–7) is characterized by which cognitive limitation?

Accepted Answer

Egocentrism and lack of conservation

Answer

Preoperational children are egocentric (cannot easily take others' perspectives) and have not yet mastered conservation of quantity, mass, or volume.

Question 2

A child who is securely attached will MOST likely:

Accepted Answer

Explore freely when the caregiver is present and seek comfort upon return

Answer

Securely attached children use their caregiver as a safe base for exploration and seek comfort upon reunion, showing brief distress at separation.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes scaffolding in early childhood education?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting support based on a child's current skill level to promote growth

Answer

Scaffolding is temporarily providing targeted support that is gradually withdrawn as a child's competence grows, rooted in Vygotsky's sociocultural theory.

Question 4

At approximately what age do most children develop object permanence?

Accepted Answer

4–8 months

Answer

Object permanence—understanding that objects continue to exist when out of sight—typically develops between 4 and 8 months of age according to Piaget.

Question 5

Which behavior is a typical sign of separation anxiety in infants?

Accepted Answer

Crying and clinging when a familiar caregiver leaves

Answer

Separation anxiety, which peaks around 9–18 months, is normal and reflects the infant's developing attachment bond with primary caregivers.

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CCP Child Growth & Development 3