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Early Childhood Education
Q1. According to Piaget, a child in the preoperational stage
(ages 2–7) is typically unable to:
A) Use symbols to represent objects
B) Understand the concept of conservation
C) Engage in pretend play
D) Use language to express thoughts
✅ Answer: B – Understand the concept of conservation
Rationale: In the preoperational stage, children are egocentric
and lack logical operations such as conservation (understanding
that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or
appearance). They can use symbols (A), engage in pretend play
(C), and use language (D).
Q2. Vygotsky’s concept of the “zone of proximal development”
(ZPD) refers to:
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A) The skills a child can perform independently
B) The range of tasks a child can perform with guidance from a
more skilled person
C) The stage at which a child begins to use private speech
D) The age at which a child enters formal schooling
✅ Answer: B – The range of tasks a child can perform with
guidance from a more skilled person
Rationale: ZPD is the gap between what a child can do alone
and what they can do with assistance. Learning occurs through
social interaction within this zone.
Q3. A 2-year-old says “Me want cookie” instead of “I want a
cookie.” This is an example of:
A) Telegraphic speech
B) Holophrastic speech
C) Overregularization
D) Echolalia
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✅ Answer: A – Telegraphic speech
Rationale: Telegraphic speech (ages 2–3) consists of short,
simple sentences omitting non-essential words. Holophrastic
speech is single words representing whole sentences (age 1).
Overregularization applies grammatical rules incorrectly (e.g.,
“goed”). Echolalia is repeating words.
Q4. A 4-year-old believes that the moon follows him when he
walks. This is an example of:
A) Animism
B) Egocentrism
C) Centration
D) Conservation
✅ Answer: A – Animism
Rationale: Animism is attributing life and intentions to inanimate
objects. Egocentrism is inability to see another’s perspective.
Centration is focusing on one aspect of a situation.
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Q5. According to Erikson, the primary psychosocial crisis during
early childhood (ages 3–6) is:
A) Trust vs. Mistrust
B) Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt
C) Initiative vs. Guilt
D) Industry vs. Inferiority
✅ Answer: C – Initiative vs. Guilt
Rationale: Initiative vs. Guilt (ages 3–6) is when children assert
power and control over their environment. Success leads to a
sense of purpose; failure leads to guilt.
Q6. A child who shows empathy, shares toys, and takes turns is
demonstrating:
A) Parallel play
B) Prosocial behavior
C) Solitary play
D) Onlooker behavior
Early Childhood Education
Q1. According to Piaget, a child in the preoperational stage
(ages 2–7) is typically unable to:
A) Use symbols to represent objects
B) Understand the concept of conservation
C) Engage in pretend play
D) Use language to express thoughts
✅ Answer: B – Understand the concept of conservation
Rationale: In the preoperational stage, children are egocentric
and lack logical operations such as conservation (understanding
that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or
appearance). They can use symbols (A), engage in pretend play
(C), and use language (D).
Q2. Vygotsky’s concept of the “zone of proximal development”
(ZPD) refers to:
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A) The skills a child can perform independently
B) The range of tasks a child can perform with guidance from a
more skilled person
C) The stage at which a child begins to use private speech
D) The age at which a child enters formal schooling
✅ Answer: B – The range of tasks a child can perform with
guidance from a more skilled person
Rationale: ZPD is the gap between what a child can do alone
and what they can do with assistance. Learning occurs through
social interaction within this zone.
Q3. A 2-year-old says “Me want cookie” instead of “I want a
cookie.” This is an example of:
A) Telegraphic speech
B) Holophrastic speech
C) Overregularization
D) Echolalia
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✅ Answer: A – Telegraphic speech
Rationale: Telegraphic speech (ages 2–3) consists of short,
simple sentences omitting non-essential words. Holophrastic
speech is single words representing whole sentences (age 1).
Overregularization applies grammatical rules incorrectly (e.g.,
“goed”). Echolalia is repeating words.
Q4. A 4-year-old believes that the moon follows him when he
walks. This is an example of:
A) Animism
B) Egocentrism
C) Centration
D) Conservation
✅ Answer: A – Animism
Rationale: Animism is attributing life and intentions to inanimate
objects. Egocentrism is inability to see another’s perspective.
Centration is focusing on one aspect of a situation.
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Q5. According to Erikson, the primary psychosocial crisis during
early childhood (ages 3–6) is:
A) Trust vs. Mistrust
B) Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt
C) Initiative vs. Guilt
D) Industry vs. Inferiority
✅ Answer: C – Initiative vs. Guilt
Rationale: Initiative vs. Guilt (ages 3–6) is when children assert
power and control over their environment. Success leads to a
sense of purpose; failure leads to guilt.
Q6. A child who shows empathy, shares toys, and takes turns is
demonstrating:
A) Parallel play
B) Prosocial behavior
C) Solitary play
D) Onlooker behavior
