DCF-INFANT AND TODDLER
APPROPRIATE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Jean Piaget - ANSWER-four stages of cognitive development
Erik Erikson - ANSWER-Eight Conflicts in Emotional Development
Sensorimotor - ANSWER-0-2 years old - this is the most important for infants and
toddlers
preoperational stage - ANSWER-2-7 years old
Concrete-Operational - ANSWER-7-11 years old
Formal Operations - ANSWER-11 years old and older
Erik Erikson- philosophie - ANSWER-He proposes that individuals must go through
each of the 8 stages in a sequential order. Each stage presents a conflict that must
be resolved before a person can progress to the next stage.
Stage 1 of Erikson's social theory - ANSWER-trust and mistrust. This conflict is
resolved when infants form bonds with their parents and caregivers and establish an
emotional foundation through trust.
Stage 2 of Erikson's social theory - ANSWER-deals with the conflict of autonomy vs.
shame and doubt. This means that children need to be able to become independent
and learn to problem solve on their own.
eight areas of development: - ANSWER-Physical Development
Approaches to Learning
Social and Emotional Development
Language and Literacy
Mathematical Thinking
Scientific Inquiry
Social Studies
Creative Expression Through the Arts
infants physical development - ANSWER-Weight doubles in the first 6 months and
triples by the 1st birthdayDuring this time infants require frequent feedings to aid in
growthInfants grow 5 inches in length in the first 6 months and add 3 more by 9
months
APPROPRIATE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Jean Piaget - ANSWER-four stages of cognitive development
Erik Erikson - ANSWER-Eight Conflicts in Emotional Development
Sensorimotor - ANSWER-0-2 years old - this is the most important for infants and
toddlers
preoperational stage - ANSWER-2-7 years old
Concrete-Operational - ANSWER-7-11 years old
Formal Operations - ANSWER-11 years old and older
Erik Erikson- philosophie - ANSWER-He proposes that individuals must go through
each of the 8 stages in a sequential order. Each stage presents a conflict that must
be resolved before a person can progress to the next stage.
Stage 1 of Erikson's social theory - ANSWER-trust and mistrust. This conflict is
resolved when infants form bonds with their parents and caregivers and establish an
emotional foundation through trust.
Stage 2 of Erikson's social theory - ANSWER-deals with the conflict of autonomy vs.
shame and doubt. This means that children need to be able to become independent
and learn to problem solve on their own.
eight areas of development: - ANSWER-Physical Development
Approaches to Learning
Social and Emotional Development
Language and Literacy
Mathematical Thinking
Scientific Inquiry
Social Studies
Creative Expression Through the Arts
infants physical development - ANSWER-Weight doubles in the first 6 months and
triples by the 1st birthdayDuring this time infants require frequent feedings to aid in
growthInfants grow 5 inches in length in the first 6 months and add 3 more by 9
months
