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  1. Temperament research by Thomas and Chess identified which of the following as a distinct temperament type?

    Answer: Slow-to-warm-up

    Thomas and Chess identified three temperament types: easy, difficult, and slow-to-warm-up, based on how children respond to new situations and experiences.

  2. A 5-year-old understands that her friend might want a different snack than she does. This shows the development of:

    Answer: Theory of mind

    Theory of mind is the ability to understand that others have different thoughts, feelings, and perspectives, typically emerging around ages 3–5.

  3. Which of the following best describes 'telegraphic speech' in early language development?

    Answer: Using two- or three-word phrases containing only essential words

    Telegraphic speech consists of short phrases with only key words (e.g., 'Daddy go,' 'More milk'), typically emerging between 18 and 30 months.

  4. Which type of play involves children assigning roles and creating storylines together, such as playing 'house' or 'superheroes'?

    Answer: Sociodramatic play

    Sociodramatic play involves children collaboratively acting out roles and scenarios, supporting language, social, and cognitive development.

  5. A child who was premature at birth should have developmental milestones assessed using:

    Answer: Corrected age (adjusted for prematurity)

    Corrected or adjusted age accounts for prematurity by subtracting weeks born early from chronological age, giving a more accurate developmental picture.

  6. During which stage of Piaget's theory do children first demonstrate symbolic thinking through pretend play?

    Answer: Preoperational stage

    The preoperational stage (ages 2–7) is marked by the emergence of symbolic thinking, including language, drawing, and pretend play.

  7. Which of the following is a RED FLAG in social-emotional development for a 4-year-old?

    Answer: Does not engage in any pretend play

    By age 4, children typically engage in imaginative and pretend play; its complete absence may signal developmental concerns warranting evaluation.