Childcare Child Development 2

Question 1

Object permanence — the understanding that objects continue to exist when out of sight — typically develops during which stage?

Accepted Answer

Sensorimotor

Answer

Piaget placed the development of object permanence in the sensorimotor stage, occurring around 8–12 months.

Question 2

What is the term for the process by which children learn by watching and imitating others?

Accepted Answer

Observational learning

Answer

Observational learning, described by Bandura, is how children learn behaviors by watching and imitating models.

Question 3

Which developmental domain includes a child's ability to manage emotions and develop relationships?

Accepted Answer

Social-emotional development

Answer

Social-emotional development encompasses a child's ability to form relationships and regulate emotions.

Question 4

Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) refers to:

Accepted Answer

Tasks a child can do with guidance but not yet alone

Answer

The ZPD is the range of tasks a child can perform with support from a more capable person but cannot yet do independently.

Question 5

Which behavior is a typical sign of separation anxiety, most common between 8–18 months?

Accepted Answer

Crying and clinging when a caregiver leaves

Answer

Crying and clinging when a caregiver departs is the hallmark sign of separation anxiety in infants and toddlers.

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