CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE RESPONSES GRADED A+
◉ Preoperational Stage. Answer: 2-7 years
Children at this age are highly egocentric, incapable of viewing the
world from any perspective other than their own
◉ Concrete operational stage. Answer: 7-12 years
This child has developed a concept of conservation, noting certain
properties of liquids and solids remain constant despite
transformation in length, shape or grouping
◉ Formal Operational Stage. Answer: 12 years and older
Now capable of abstract thought
◉ Parten (1932). Answer: first suggested a categorization of social
participation, based on the play behavior of children
◉ unoccupied behavior. Answer: children demonstrating this
behavior seem not to be playing-watching, instead, whatever strikes
them as interesting
,◉ Onlooker Play. Answer: although not actively involved in play
themselves, these children focus their attention on the play activities
of others, remaining close to the participating group
◉ solitary independent play. Answer: children engaging in this play
do so alone, using materials different from other children in the
vicinity
◉ parallel activity. Answer: this play is characterized by children
playing in the same area with like materials, but with each using the
materials in an independent manner
◉ associative play. Answer: children interact with each other while
engaged in a common activities
◉ cooperative or organized supplementary play. Answer: play where
a group goal has been developed
◉ Erikson (1963). Answer: To grow means to be divided into
different parts which move at different rates
◉ physical development. Answer: 1) the child life worker should
provide play activities commensurate with the child's level of
development and medical condition
2) Activities should be adapted to the physical abilities of the child
,3) the play setting and materials should be adapted to allow for
participation by those with physical limitations
◉ social development. Answer: 1) adequate, accessible space should
be provided to allow patients to gather for play and interaction
2) the child life staff and other personnel should encourage contact
among patients
3)group activities should be structured by the child life department
to facilitate group interaction
◉ Intellectual development. Answer: 1) stimulating activities should
be provided for all age groups
2) direct exploration of the unique aspects of the hospital
environment should be encouraged
3) the child life department should coordinate efforts with the
school program and insure that every child's schooling continues
appropriately
◉ Emotional development. Answer: 1) provide materials conductive
to self-expression and allowing the child to achieve mastery
2) be open and non-judgmental of the child's play
3) reflect the child's feelings through summarization of thoughts
expressed of by labeling feelings expressed nonverbally
4) ask questions which probe the feelings of the children
, ◉ Trust vs mistrust. Answer: Birth-1 year
Children develop a sense of trust when caregivers provide reliabilty,
care, and affection. A lack of this will lead to mistrust.
◉ Autonomy vs shame and doubt. Answer: 1-3 years
Children need to develop a sense of personal control over physical
skills and a sense of independence.
◉ Initiative vs guilt. Answer: 3-6 years
Children need to begin asserting control and power over the
environment. Success in this stage leads to a sense of purpose.
◉ Industry vs inferiority. Answer: 7-11 years
Children need to cope with new social and academic demands.
Success leads to a sense of competence
◉ Identity vs role confusion. Answer: Adolescence
Teens need to develop a sense of self and personal identity. Success
leads to an ability to stay true to yourself, while failure leads to role
confusion and a weak sense of self.
◉ Intimacy vs isolation. Answer: young adult
COMPLETE RESPONSES GRADED A+
◉ Preoperational Stage. Answer: 2-7 years
Children at this age are highly egocentric, incapable of viewing the
world from any perspective other than their own
◉ Concrete operational stage. Answer: 7-12 years
This child has developed a concept of conservation, noting certain
properties of liquids and solids remain constant despite
transformation in length, shape or grouping
◉ Formal Operational Stage. Answer: 12 years and older
Now capable of abstract thought
◉ Parten (1932). Answer: first suggested a categorization of social
participation, based on the play behavior of children
◉ unoccupied behavior. Answer: children demonstrating this
behavior seem not to be playing-watching, instead, whatever strikes
them as interesting
,◉ Onlooker Play. Answer: although not actively involved in play
themselves, these children focus their attention on the play activities
of others, remaining close to the participating group
◉ solitary independent play. Answer: children engaging in this play
do so alone, using materials different from other children in the
vicinity
◉ parallel activity. Answer: this play is characterized by children
playing in the same area with like materials, but with each using the
materials in an independent manner
◉ associative play. Answer: children interact with each other while
engaged in a common activities
◉ cooperative or organized supplementary play. Answer: play where
a group goal has been developed
◉ Erikson (1963). Answer: To grow means to be divided into
different parts which move at different rates
◉ physical development. Answer: 1) the child life worker should
provide play activities commensurate with the child's level of
development and medical condition
2) Activities should be adapted to the physical abilities of the child
,3) the play setting and materials should be adapted to allow for
participation by those with physical limitations
◉ social development. Answer: 1) adequate, accessible space should
be provided to allow patients to gather for play and interaction
2) the child life staff and other personnel should encourage contact
among patients
3)group activities should be structured by the child life department
to facilitate group interaction
◉ Intellectual development. Answer: 1) stimulating activities should
be provided for all age groups
2) direct exploration of the unique aspects of the hospital
environment should be encouraged
3) the child life department should coordinate efforts with the
school program and insure that every child's schooling continues
appropriately
◉ Emotional development. Answer: 1) provide materials conductive
to self-expression and allowing the child to achieve mastery
2) be open and non-judgmental of the child's play
3) reflect the child's feelings through summarization of thoughts
expressed of by labeling feelings expressed nonverbally
4) ask questions which probe the feelings of the children
, ◉ Trust vs mistrust. Answer: Birth-1 year
Children develop a sense of trust when caregivers provide reliabilty,
care, and affection. A lack of this will lead to mistrust.
◉ Autonomy vs shame and doubt. Answer: 1-3 years
Children need to develop a sense of personal control over physical
skills and a sense of independence.
◉ Initiative vs guilt. Answer: 3-6 years
Children need to begin asserting control and power over the
environment. Success in this stage leads to a sense of purpose.
◉ Industry vs inferiority. Answer: 7-11 years
Children need to cope with new social and academic demands.
Success leads to a sense of competence
◉ Identity vs role confusion. Answer: Adolescence
Teens need to develop a sense of self and personal identity. Success
leads to an ability to stay true to yourself, while failure leads to role
confusion and a weak sense of self.
◉ Intimacy vs isolation. Answer: young adult
