CDA EXAM \ CHILD LATEST
DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATE EXAM
true or false: what and how children learn during the first 5 years of life
has no effect on the foundation for successful lifelong learning -
ANSWERS-false
what do children need most in order to develop cognitive skills to the
best of their ability - ANSWERS-loving, caring adults and opportunities
for play
what is the constructivist theory - ANSWERS-concept that children
construct their own knowledge through engagement with their
surroundings
what is a schema - ANSWERS-a mental concept that informs a person
about what to expect form a variety of experiences and situations
what is an example of a schema - ANSWERS-a child refers to a cow as
a horse because it has four legs and a tail
what is object performance - ANSWERS-understanding that an object
exists even when you can no longer see it
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, CDA EXAM \ CHILD LATEST
DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATE EXAM
what is scaffolding in regard to education - ANSWERS-introducing new
information by extending up what the child already knows
what is self regulation - ANSWERS-the ability to control one's behavior,
emotions and thinking
true or false: self-regulation is linked with future success in school -
ANSWERS-true
true or false: according to maslows hierarchy of needs , children whose
physical needs are not being met will have trouble developing positive
self esteem - ANSWERS-true
what does executive function mean - ANSWERS-the mental processes
needed to connect past experience with present action
the process involved in executive function include - ANSWERS-
confidence, curiosity and self- control
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, CDA EXAM \ CHILD LATEST
DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATE EXAM
true or false: executive function is not an important factor in regard to
success in school - ANSWERS-false
according to howard gardners theory of multiple intelligence's, what is
true - ANSWERS-people's intelligence is multi-faceted, not a one-
dimensional measure of verbal and/or mathematical skill
what is empathy - ANSWERS-the ability to understand and share the
feelings of another person
what is autonomy - ANSWERS-the state of acting or existing separately
from others
erik eriksons theory describes a stage of development called trust vs.
mistrust. what is an accurate description of this stage? - ANSWERS-the
development of an infants ability to trust the adults around them and the
world in which they live
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, CDA EXAM \ CHILD LATEST
DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATE EXAM
bronfenbrenners ecological theory can be described as - ANSWERS-a
theory that examines the impact of children's social environments on
their development
piagets sensorimotor period describes - ANSWERS-the development of
the coordination of sensory input and motor responses
The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on -
ANSWERS-- The number of children in the group
- The activity
- The developmental needs of children who are present.
The first- aid kit should be kept - ANSWERS-In an easily accessible
location, clearly marked, and out of the reach of children
Frequent hand washing is important because - ANSWERS-It keeps
germs from spreading
An open-ended question - ANSWERS-Has no right or wrong answer
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DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATE EXAM
true or false: what and how children learn during the first 5 years of life
has no effect on the foundation for successful lifelong learning -
ANSWERS-false
what do children need most in order to develop cognitive skills to the
best of their ability - ANSWERS-loving, caring adults and opportunities
for play
what is the constructivist theory - ANSWERS-concept that children
construct their own knowledge through engagement with their
surroundings
what is a schema - ANSWERS-a mental concept that informs a person
about what to expect form a variety of experiences and situations
what is an example of a schema - ANSWERS-a child refers to a cow as
a horse because it has four legs and a tail
what is object performance - ANSWERS-understanding that an object
exists even when you can no longer see it
END OF
PAGE
1
, CDA EXAM \ CHILD LATEST
DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATE EXAM
what is scaffolding in regard to education - ANSWERS-introducing new
information by extending up what the child already knows
what is self regulation - ANSWERS-the ability to control one's behavior,
emotions and thinking
true or false: self-regulation is linked with future success in school -
ANSWERS-true
true or false: according to maslows hierarchy of needs , children whose
physical needs are not being met will have trouble developing positive
self esteem - ANSWERS-true
what does executive function mean - ANSWERS-the mental processes
needed to connect past experience with present action
the process involved in executive function include - ANSWERS-
confidence, curiosity and self- control
END OF
PAGE
2
, CDA EXAM \ CHILD LATEST
DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATE EXAM
true or false: executive function is not an important factor in regard to
success in school - ANSWERS-false
according to howard gardners theory of multiple intelligence's, what is
true - ANSWERS-people's intelligence is multi-faceted, not a one-
dimensional measure of verbal and/or mathematical skill
what is empathy - ANSWERS-the ability to understand and share the
feelings of another person
what is autonomy - ANSWERS-the state of acting or existing separately
from others
erik eriksons theory describes a stage of development called trust vs.
mistrust. what is an accurate description of this stage? - ANSWERS-the
development of an infants ability to trust the adults around them and the
world in which they live
END OF
PAGE
3
, CDA EXAM \ CHILD LATEST
DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATE EXAM
bronfenbrenners ecological theory can be described as - ANSWERS-a
theory that examines the impact of children's social environments on
their development
piagets sensorimotor period describes - ANSWERS-the development of
the coordination of sensory input and motor responses
The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on -
ANSWERS-- The number of children in the group
- The activity
- The developmental needs of children who are present.
The first- aid kit should be kept - ANSWERS-In an easily accessible
location, clearly marked, and out of the reach of children
Frequent hand washing is important because - ANSWERS-It keeps
germs from spreading
An open-ended question - ANSWERS-Has no right or wrong answer
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PAGE
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