CPT Child Growth and Development 3

Question 1

At approximately what age do most children develop the ability to use scissors independently to cut along a straight line?

Accepted Answer

4–5 years

Answer

Most children can cut along a straight line with scissors between ages 4 and 5, as fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination become more refined.

Question 2

Which theorist emphasized that children construct knowledge through active interaction with their environment?

Accepted Answer

Jean Piaget

Answer

Jean Piaget's constructivist theory holds that children actively build their understanding of the world through hands-on exploration and experience.

Question 3

A child who watches a peer share toys and then begins sharing toys herself is demonstrating learning through:

Accepted Answer

Observational learning

Answer

Observational learning (or modeling), central to Bandura's Social Learning Theory, occurs when children learn behaviors by watching and imitating others.

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of language development known as 'overextension'?

Accepted Answer

Using a word too broadly, such as calling all men 'daddy'

Answer

Overextension occurs when a child applies a word beyond its correct meaning, using it for a broader range of objects or people than is appropriate.

Question 5

A preschool teacher wants to support children's emotional regulation. Which strategy is most developmentally appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Labeling and validating children's feelings, then helping them problem-solve

Answer

Labeling emotions and validating feelings builds emotional literacy and helps children develop self-regulation skills over time.

(CPT) Certified Preschool Teacher Practice Test

(CPT) Certified Preschool Teacher Practice Test

CPT Child Growth and Development 3