CPT Child Growth and Development 2

Question 1

According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, the primary conflict for preschool-aged children (3–5 years) is:

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Initiative vs. Guilt

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Trust vs. Mistrust

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Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

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Industry vs. Inferiority

Question 2

A 4-year-old who can sort objects by color and shape but cannot yet understand that a tall, thin glass holds the same amount as a short, wide glass is demonstrating a lack of:

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Conservation

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Object permanence

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Symbolic thinking

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Egocentrism

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'scaffolding' in early childhood education?

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Offering temporary support to help a child achieve a task just beyond their current ability

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Providing structured outdoor climbing equipment

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Repeating lessons until children memorize content

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Grouping children by developmental level for instruction

Question 4

Fine motor skill development in preschoolers typically progresses in which direction?

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Proximal to distal

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Distal to proximal

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Caudal to cephalic

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Lateral to medial

Question 5

A preschool teacher notices a 3-year-old frequently playing alongside but not with other children. This is best described as:

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Parallel play

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Cooperative play

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Associative play

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Solitary play

Question 6

Which attachment pattern is associated with a caregiver who is consistently unresponsive to a child's needs?

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Avoidant attachment

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Secure attachment

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Ambivalent attachment

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Disorganized attachment

Question 7

A preschooler attributes feelings to a stuffed animal and insists it needs to eat dinner. This behavior is an example of:

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Animism

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Egocentrism

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Centration

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Irreversibility