Child Development and Learning Theories Flashcards

Which milestone is typically achieved by most children by age 4?

Answer: Speaking in 4–6 word sentences

By age 4, most children can produce sentences of 4–6 words and carry on simple conversations.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggests that a teacher should first address a child's:

Answer: Physiological and safety needs

Physiological (food, rest) and safety needs form the base of Maslow's pyramid and must be met before higher-level learning can occur.

Parallel play, in which children play beside each other without direct interaction, is most common at which age?

Answer: 2–3 years

Parallel play is characteristic of toddlers and young preschoolers (ages 2–3) who play near peers but independently.

Which behavior is a red flag for social-emotional delay in a 4-year-old?

Answer: Inability to separate from parents for any activity

Extreme separation anxiety that prevents participation in any activity at age 4 may indicate a social-emotional delay requiring evaluation.

The concept of 'object permanence' means a child understands that:

Answer: Objects continue to exist even when out of sight

Object permanence, acquired in the sensorimotor stage, is the knowledge that objects persist even when not directly perceived.

Temperament in young children is best described as:

Answer: Inborn behavioral and emotional response styles

Temperament refers to biologically-based individual differences in reactivity and self-regulation that appear early in life.