INFANT AND TODDLER
APPROPRIATE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Toddlers: - ANSWER-seek to grain independence and control through more
purposeful exploration.
a budding sense of self comes from repeated opportunities to explore how the world
works.
understanding who they are and how things work in a dominant theme for toddlers.
Infants - ANSWER-rely exclusively on responsive adults to care for them. they are
completely dependent on them to make sure their physical and emotional needs are
met.
at this age the primary concern for infants is secure attachments formed through
close relationships with parents and caregivers who make them feel safe and
secure.
How Does DAP Apply to Infants & Toddlers? - ANSWER-DAP is a concept
developed by the national association for education of young children.
it focuses on children from birth to eight years old and includes age appropriate
activities, knowledge of the individual child and cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Jean Paiget - ANSWER-four-stage theory of cognitive development - 1. sensorimoter
2. preoperational
3.concrete operational
4. formal operational;
he said that two basic processes work in tandem to achieve cognitive growth-
assimilation and accommodation
Erik Erikson - ANSWER-eight conflicts in emotional development.
Trust vs Mistrust
Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt
What is trust vs mistrust? - ANSWER-this conflict is resolved when infants form
bonds with their parents and caregivers and establish an emotional foundation of
trust.
EX: holding, rocking and responding to their needs.
what is autonomy vs shame & doubt? - ANSWER-occurs between the ages of 18
months to approximately age two to three years.
become independent and problem solve on their own.
they learn how to crawl, pick up objects and engage in physical activities or games.
this conflict allows them to choose what they want.
, caregivers, you encourage independence by allowing them to explore their
environment in a safe/supervised manner.
a developmental delay may be present if a one month old infant does not: -
ANSWER-become startled or show alarm in response to loud noise
suck and swallow with ease
show gain in height, weight and head head circumference
grasp with equal strength in both hands
make eye contact when awake and being held
become quiet soon after being picked up
a developmental delay may be present if a four month old infant does not: -
ANSWER-continue to increase in height, weight and head circumference
smiles in response to smiles of others
following a moving object with eyes focusing together
bring hands together over mid chest
turn head to locate the source of sounds
begin to raise their heads and upper body when placed on their stomach
reach for objects or familiar persons
types of cry - ANSWER-anger- loud and prolong
hungry - repeats
pain - long and breath holding
malnourish - weird sound
apheiated - shorts and higher pitches
a developmental delay may be present if a eight month old infant does not: -
ANSWER-also continue to increase in height, weight and head circumference
explore their own hands and objects placed in their mouth
hold and shake a rattle
smile, babble and laugh
search for hidden objects
use fingers and thumbs to pick up objects
play games: peakaboo & patacake
appear interest in new or unusual sounds
reach and grasp objects
sit alone and begin to eat some solid food.
Infants Playground Design - ANSWER-too young, simple outside.
introduce to new words, sunshine and fresh air.
also can help with their physical activity, as when they learn to set up and you can
tour around the play ground and just communicate and talk to them in a comfy
manner.
Toddler Playground Design - ANSWER-swing sets, slides and play houses as well
sensory which is for a water table or sandbox.
this can develop fine/gross motor skills and encourage their physical development
during childhood.
APPROPRIATE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Toddlers: - ANSWER-seek to grain independence and control through more
purposeful exploration.
a budding sense of self comes from repeated opportunities to explore how the world
works.
understanding who they are and how things work in a dominant theme for toddlers.
Infants - ANSWER-rely exclusively on responsive adults to care for them. they are
completely dependent on them to make sure their physical and emotional needs are
met.
at this age the primary concern for infants is secure attachments formed through
close relationships with parents and caregivers who make them feel safe and
secure.
How Does DAP Apply to Infants & Toddlers? - ANSWER-DAP is a concept
developed by the national association for education of young children.
it focuses on children from birth to eight years old and includes age appropriate
activities, knowledge of the individual child and cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Jean Paiget - ANSWER-four-stage theory of cognitive development - 1. sensorimoter
2. preoperational
3.concrete operational
4. formal operational;
he said that two basic processes work in tandem to achieve cognitive growth-
assimilation and accommodation
Erik Erikson - ANSWER-eight conflicts in emotional development.
Trust vs Mistrust
Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt
What is trust vs mistrust? - ANSWER-this conflict is resolved when infants form
bonds with their parents and caregivers and establish an emotional foundation of
trust.
EX: holding, rocking and responding to their needs.
what is autonomy vs shame & doubt? - ANSWER-occurs between the ages of 18
months to approximately age two to three years.
become independent and problem solve on their own.
they learn how to crawl, pick up objects and engage in physical activities or games.
this conflict allows them to choose what they want.
, caregivers, you encourage independence by allowing them to explore their
environment in a safe/supervised manner.
a developmental delay may be present if a one month old infant does not: -
ANSWER-become startled or show alarm in response to loud noise
suck and swallow with ease
show gain in height, weight and head head circumference
grasp with equal strength in both hands
make eye contact when awake and being held
become quiet soon after being picked up
a developmental delay may be present if a four month old infant does not: -
ANSWER-continue to increase in height, weight and head circumference
smiles in response to smiles of others
following a moving object with eyes focusing together
bring hands together over mid chest
turn head to locate the source of sounds
begin to raise their heads and upper body when placed on their stomach
reach for objects or familiar persons
types of cry - ANSWER-anger- loud and prolong
hungry - repeats
pain - long and breath holding
malnourish - weird sound
apheiated - shorts and higher pitches
a developmental delay may be present if a eight month old infant does not: -
ANSWER-also continue to increase in height, weight and head circumference
explore their own hands and objects placed in their mouth
hold and shake a rattle
smile, babble and laugh
search for hidden objects
use fingers and thumbs to pick up objects
play games: peakaboo & patacake
appear interest in new or unusual sounds
reach and grasp objects
sit alone and begin to eat some solid food.
Infants Playground Design - ANSWER-too young, simple outside.
introduce to new words, sunshine and fresh air.
also can help with their physical activity, as when they learn to set up and you can
tour around the play ground and just communicate and talk to them in a comfy
manner.
Toddler Playground Design - ANSWER-swing sets, slides and play houses as well
sensory which is for a water table or sandbox.
this can develop fine/gross motor skills and encourage their physical development
during childhood.
