CNM Childcare & Developmental Psychology 3

Question 1

A nanny is caring for a child who becomes very distressed during transitions (e.g., stopping play for lunch). The most effective strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

Give a 5-minute warning before the transition

Answer

Providing advance notice of transitions helps young children mentally prepare for change, reducing frustration and meltdowns.

Question 2

Which developmental milestone is typically expected of a child by 18 months?

Accepted Answer

Walking independently

Answer

Most children walk independently by 12–15 months; by 18 months, independent walking is a well-established milestone.

Question 3

Authoritative parenting, which a CNM should model and support, is best characterized by:

Accepted Answer

High warmth and high control with explanations

Answer

Authoritative parenting combines warmth and clear boundaries with reasoning, and is associated with the best developmental outcomes in children.

Question 4

A child who learns to associate the sound of a bell with mealtime is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning

Answer

Classical conditioning involves learning through association between a neutral stimulus (bell) and an unconditioned stimulus (food), as demonstrated by Pavlov.

Question 5

Which behavior is a RED FLAG for developmental delay in a 12-month-old?

Accepted Answer

No single words (e.g., 'mama,' 'dada')

Answer

By 12 months, most children say at least one meaningful word; absence of any words can indicate a speech or developmental delay requiring evaluation.

(CNM) Certified Nanny Manager Practice Test

(CNM) Certified Nanny Manager Practice Test

CNM Childcare & Developmental Psychology 3