SSW Child Development 2

Question 1

According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, the primary developmental conflict for school-age children (ages 6-12) is:

Accepted Answer

Industry vs. Inferiority

Answer

Erikson identified Industry vs. Inferiority as the core conflict for school-age children, centered on competence and mastery of skills.

Question 2

A 10-year-old consistently struggles to understand that pouring water from a wide glass into a tall thin glass does not change the amount of water. This child is likely lacking:

Accepted Answer

Conservation

Answer

Conservation is the Piagetian concept that properties like volume remain constant despite changes in appearance, typically mastered in the concrete operational stage.

Question 3

Which temperament category describes a child who is slow to adapt, withdraws from new situations, and has intense negative moods?

Accepted Answer

Difficult temperament

Answer

Thomas and Chess described 'difficult' temperament as characterized by irregularity, withdrawal from novelty, slow adaptability, and intense negative moods.

Question 4

Language development research shows that the 'vocabulary explosion' typically occurs at approximately:

Accepted Answer

18-24 months

Answer

The vocabulary explosion, where children rapidly acquire new words, typically occurs between 18 and 24 months of age.

Question 5

A school social worker notices a student who frequently blames others, lacks empathy, and has difficulty maintaining friendships. These behaviors are most associated with deficits in:

Accepted Answer

Theory of mind

Answer

Theory of mind—the ability to understand that others have different thoughts, feelings, and perspectives—underlies empathy and social relationship quality.

(SSW) School Social Worker Practice Test

(SSW) School Social Worker Practice Test

SSW Child Development 2