CDA Cognitive and Language Development 3

Question 1

Which approach to early literacy focuses on understanding that spoken words are made up of individual sounds?

Accepted Answer

Phonological awareness

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Sight word memorization

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Copy writing

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Decoding fluency

Question 2

A toddler points to a dog and says 'doggie' when referring to all four-legged animals. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Overextension

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Undergeneralization

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Telegraphic speech

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Babbling

Question 3

Scaffolding in early childhood education refers to:

Accepted Answer

Temporary support provided to help a child accomplish a task just beyond their current ability

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Physical climbing structures on the playground

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Strict step-by-step instructions given to children

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Rewarding children for correct answers only

Question 4

Which of the following is a language-rich strategy for building vocabulary with preschoolers?

Accepted Answer

Using 'rare words' in meaningful contexts during conversations and read-alouds

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Drilling vocabulary words in isolation

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Limiting conversation to one-word responses

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Avoiding abstract language until age 6

Question 5

During which developmental period do children typically begin producing two-word utterances like 'more milk' or 'daddy go'?

Accepted Answer

18-24 months

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6-9 months

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12-14 months

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3-4 years

Question 6

A caregiver engages in 'serve and return' interactions with an infant. This practice primarily supports:

Accepted Answer

Brain architecture and language development through back-and-forth communication

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Physical gross motor skills

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Self-help skills like feeding

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Rote memorization of words