Childcare Child Development 2

Question 1

Object permanence — the understanding that objects continue to exist when out of sight — typically develops during which stage?

Accepted Answer

Sensorimotor

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Preoperational

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Concrete Operational

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Formal Operational

Question 2

What is the term for the process by which children learn by watching and imitating others?

Accepted Answer

Observational learning

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Classical conditioning

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Operant conditioning

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Schema assimilation

Question 3

Which developmental domain includes a child's ability to manage emotions and develop relationships?

Accepted Answer

Social-emotional development

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Cognitive development

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Physical development

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Language development

Question 4

Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) refers to:

Accepted Answer

Tasks a child can do with guidance but not yet alone

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Tasks a child can do independently

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Tasks a child cannot do even with help

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The physical space optimal for learning

Question 5

Which behavior is a typical sign of separation anxiety, most common between 8–18 months?

Accepted Answer

Crying and clinging when a caregiver leaves

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Laughing when a caregiver leaves

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Playing quietly when alone

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Ignoring the caregiver's return

Question 6

The concept of 'scaffolding' in early childhood education refers to:

Accepted Answer

Providing temporary support to help children reach new skills

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Building physical structures for play

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Testing children's knowledge with quizzes

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Removing all adult support so children learn independently