CECE Child Development & Learning Theories 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the term 'object permanence' as used in Piaget's theory?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing that objects continue to exist even when out of sight

Answer

Object permanence is the understanding, typically acquired around 8–12 months, that objects exist even when they cannot be seen or touched.

Question 2

A 4-year-old insists that the moon follows her when she walks home. This reflects which Piagetian concept?

Accepted Answer

Egocentrism

Answer

Egocentrism in the preoperational stage causes children to see the world entirely from their own perspective, including believing the moon moves with them.

Question 3

Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences suggests that early childhood educators should:

Accepted Answer

Provide diverse learning experiences that address different types of intelligence

Answer

Gardner proposed at least eight distinct intelligences, and educators should offer varied activities that engage different strengths in each child.

Question 4

In B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning, a teacher who removes a child's chore when the child demonstrates good behavior is using:

Accepted Answer

Negative reinforcement

Answer

Negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus (chore) to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior continuing.

Question 5

Which attachment style, identified by Mary Ainsworth, is characterized by a child who is distressed when a caregiver leaves but is not comforted upon their return?

Accepted Answer

Anxious-ambivalent attachment

Answer

Anxious-ambivalent (resistant) attachment describes children who are highly distressed by separation but show anger or ambivalence when the caregiver returns.

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CECE Child Development & Learning Theories 3