CPT Child Growth and Development

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Initiative vs. Guilt

Answer

Erikson's third stage, Initiative vs. Guilt, occurs during the preschool years when children begin to assert control and initiate activities.

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:

Accepted Answer

Conservation

Answer

Conservation is the understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or appearance, a concept not yet mastered in Piaget's preoperational stage.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Scaffolding, a concept from Vygotsky, involves providing just enough support to help a child perform a task within their Zone of Proximal Development.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Proximal to distal

Answer

Fine motor development follows a proximal-to-distal pattern, meaning control develops from the center of the body outward to the hands and fingers.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Parallel play

Answer

Parallel play involves children playing near each other with similar materials but without direct interaction, which is developmentally typical for toddlers and young preschoolers.

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CPT Child Growth and Development