IA Child Development and Learning 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Erikson's psychosocial stage of 'Initiative vs. Guilt' is most associated with children aged:
- 0-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-5 years (Correct answer)
- 6-12 years
Correct answer: 3-5 years
Erikson's Initiative vs. Guilt stage occurs during ages 3-5, when children are developing a sense of purpose and beginning imaginative play.
Question 2: A student who learns best through hands-on activities and movement is likely a:
- Visual learner
- Auditory learner
- Kinesthetic learner (Correct answer)
- Reading/writing learner
Correct answer: Kinesthetic learner
Kinesthetic learners prefer physical activity, manipulation of objects, and movement as their primary mode of learning.
Question 3: Which of the following BEST describes parallel play?
- Two children cooperating to build a single structure together
- A child playing alone while ignoring all other children
- Children playing near each other with similar materials but not interacting (Correct answer)
- A group of children following rules in an organized game
Correct answer: Children playing near each other with similar materials but not interacting
Parallel play occurs when children play side by side with similar toys without directly interacting, typical in toddlers aged 2-3.
Question 4: An instructional aide should report suspected child abuse to:
- The child's parents first to give them a chance to explain
- The designated school administrator or child protective services (Correct answer)
- Only the classroom teacher, who will handle it from there
- The school counselor and wait for their decision before acting
Correct answer: The designated school administrator or child protective services
As mandated reporters, school staff must report suspected abuse to the designated school authority and/or child protective services promptly.
Question 5: Object permanence, the understanding that objects continue to exist when out of sight, typically develops during which Piagetian stage?
- Preoperational stage
- Concrete operational stage
- Sensorimotor stage (Correct answer)
- Formal operational stage
Correct answer: Sensorimotor stage
Object permanence develops during Piaget's sensorimotor stage (birth to about age 2), typically around 8-12 months.
Question 6: A child who consistently struggles with fine motor tasks such as cutting with scissors may benefit from:
- Being exempted from all fine motor activities
- Referral for occupational therapy evaluation (Correct answer)
- Extra homework assignments to practice at home
- Placement in a lower academic track
Correct answer: Referral for occupational therapy evaluation
Persistent fine motor difficulties warrant an occupational therapy evaluation to identify underlying issues and develop appropriate interventions.
Question 7: Which behavior best demonstrates a child has developed theory of mind?
- Being able to count to 20
- Understanding that others can have different beliefs than their own (Correct answer)
- Preferring to play with children their own age
- Recognizing their own reflection in a mirror
Correct answer: Understanding that others can have different beliefs than their own
Theory of mind is the ability to understand that others have thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives different from one's own, emerging around age 4.
IA Child Development and Learning 3
Erikson's psychosocial stage of 'Initiative vs.
Guilt' is most associated with children aged: