Childcare Child Development

Question 1

At approximately what age do most infants begin to sit without support?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

Most infants develop the ability to sit independently around 6 months of age.

Question 2

Which theorist is best known for the stages of cognitive development in children?

Accepted Answer

Jean Piaget

Answer

Jean Piaget identified four stages of cognitive development: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.

Question 3

Parallel play, where children play near but not with each other, is most typical in which age group?

Accepted Answer

Toddlers (2–3 years)

Answer

Parallel play is characteristic of toddlers, who are developing social awareness but not yet ready for cooperative play.

Question 4

A child who can string 2–3 words together is demonstrating which developmental milestone?

Accepted Answer

Language development

Answer

Combining words into short phrases is a key language development milestone typically reached around 18–24 months.

Question 5

According to Erikson's stages, the primary psychosocial conflict for toddlers (ages 1–3) is:

Accepted Answer

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Answer

Erikson identified Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt as the central conflict for toddlers as they strive for independence.

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