CCP Observation and Assessment 2

Question 1

A caregiver notices a toddler consistently avoids eye contact and does not respond to his name. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Document the behavior and share concerns with the family and a developmental specialist

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Assume the child is shy and monitor without action

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Immediately diagnose the child with autism spectrum disorder

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Isolate the child to reduce overstimulation

Question 2

Which type of assessment involves collecting children's work samples, photographs, and caregiver notes over time?

Accepted Answer

Portfolio assessment

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Standardized testing

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Screening checklist

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Anecdotal record

Question 3

A running record differs from an anecdotal record primarily because a running record:

Accepted Answer

Documents everything observed during a set time period continuously

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Focuses only on problematic behaviors

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Is completed by parents rather than caregivers

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Rates behaviors on a numerical scale

Question 4

When using a rating scale to assess a child's social skills, the observer assigns a number from 1–5 for each behavior. This method is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Structured rating

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Narrative observation

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Event sampling

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Time sampling

Question 5

An infant care provider documents that a 9-month-old pulls to stand independently for the first time. This milestone is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Gross motor development

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Cognitive development

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Fine motor development

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Social-emotional development

Question 6

Confidentiality in child observation means that assessment records should be:

Accepted Answer

Shared only with authorized individuals such as parents and appropriate professionals

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Posted on the classroom bulletin board for transparency

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Kept permanently locked and never shared with anyone

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Discussed openly with all staff members regardless of role

Question 7

A child care provider suspects that a child's delayed language development may be related to hearing loss. The provider should:

Accepted Answer

Refer the family to an audiologist or the child's pediatrician

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Begin intensive speech drills immediately

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Avoid mentioning it to avoid alarming the parents

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Wait until the child turns 3 before taking action