ECD 131 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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CORRECT.
Based on what you have read in this chapter, which of these options is a major influence on a
child's growth and development?
a. being in a quiet environment
b. availability of childcare
c. access to a lot of toys
d. observation of the human face - ANS d. observation of the human face
What is an early warning sign that a child might have autism?
a. saying single words by 16 months.
b. making infrequent eye contact with adults and children
c. not turning their head when their name is called by 1 month
d. responding to familiar voices at home - ANS b. making infrequent eye contact with adults
and children
What are components of the cognitive-transactional and interaction theory?
a. Language acquisition develops from basic social and emotional drives.
b. Instruction should be provided in the zone between a child's independent language level and
the level at which they can function with adult help.
c. Children are shaped by transactions with the people in their environment.
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,d. The teacher's role is only to provide interesting independent activities for a child. - ANS a.
Language acquisition develops from basic social and emotional drives.
b. Instruction should be provided in the zone between a child's independent language level and
the level at which they can function with adult help.
c. Children are shaped by transactions with the people in their environment.
When introducing games such as Peek-A-Boo or Patty Cake to an infant, caregivers can help the
child enjoy the activity by:
a. keeping their face very close to the child's face.
b. imitating the child's vocalizations.
c. correcting the child if they do something wrong.
d. pausing to wait for the child's response. - ANS b. imitating the child's vocalizations.
d. pausing to wait for the child's response.
What can have a negative impact on infants' brain development?
a. unpredictable, traumatic, chaotic, or neglectful environments
b. using gestures instead of words
c. energetic music, singing, and dancing
d. frequent talking and using nonsense words
Hide Feedback - ANS a. unpredictable, traumatic, chaotic, or neglectful environments.
Which of these behaviors used by adults help a baby learn about how language works?
a. using simpler words and syntax
b. speaking in a sing-song, rhythmic way
c. talking very loudly
d. maintaining eye contact when playing with a baby
Hide Feedback - ANS a. using simpler words and syntax
b. speaking in a sing-song, rhythmic way
d. maintaining eye contact when playing with a baby
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, The brain development called "pruning" that makes the brain more efficient may start in
toddlerhood and can have a negative impact on children's second language acquisition. -
ANS a. True
What can assessments of infants help child caregivers determine?
a. why a child looks unhappy
b. areas where support is needed
c. which educational video to show
d. parent confidence in infant handling - ANS b. areas where support is needed
Infants as young as one or two days old can imitate their parent's head movements and facial
behaviors. - ANS a. True
What characteristics support infants' language development in a childcare center?
a. Caregivers use assessments only for their use and don't share with parents.
b. Caregivers use a curriculum that does not change.
c. Caregivers observe infants' interactions with others.
d. Caregivers monitor infants' developmental milestones. - ANS c. Caregivers observe infants'
interactions with others.
d. Caregivers monitor infants' developmental milestones.
A caregiver who can interpret and respond to a child's cries and actions helps the child
understand what about herself?
a. She is an effective communicator.
b. She can cry all the time.
c. She is not understood.
d. She can demand anything. - ANS a. She is an effective communicator.
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ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
Based on what you have read in this chapter, which of these options is a major influence on a
child's growth and development?
a. being in a quiet environment
b. availability of childcare
c. access to a lot of toys
d. observation of the human face - ANS d. observation of the human face
What is an early warning sign that a child might have autism?
a. saying single words by 16 months.
b. making infrequent eye contact with adults and children
c. not turning their head when their name is called by 1 month
d. responding to familiar voices at home - ANS b. making infrequent eye contact with adults
and children
What are components of the cognitive-transactional and interaction theory?
a. Language acquisition develops from basic social and emotional drives.
b. Instruction should be provided in the zone between a child's independent language level and
the level at which they can function with adult help.
c. Children are shaped by transactions with the people in their environment.
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,d. The teacher's role is only to provide interesting independent activities for a child. - ANS a.
Language acquisition develops from basic social and emotional drives.
b. Instruction should be provided in the zone between a child's independent language level and
the level at which they can function with adult help.
c. Children are shaped by transactions with the people in their environment.
When introducing games such as Peek-A-Boo or Patty Cake to an infant, caregivers can help the
child enjoy the activity by:
a. keeping their face very close to the child's face.
b. imitating the child's vocalizations.
c. correcting the child if they do something wrong.
d. pausing to wait for the child's response. - ANS b. imitating the child's vocalizations.
d. pausing to wait for the child's response.
What can have a negative impact on infants' brain development?
a. unpredictable, traumatic, chaotic, or neglectful environments
b. using gestures instead of words
c. energetic music, singing, and dancing
d. frequent talking and using nonsense words
Hide Feedback - ANS a. unpredictable, traumatic, chaotic, or neglectful environments.
Which of these behaviors used by adults help a baby learn about how language works?
a. using simpler words and syntax
b. speaking in a sing-song, rhythmic way
c. talking very loudly
d. maintaining eye contact when playing with a baby
Hide Feedback - ANS a. using simpler words and syntax
b. speaking in a sing-song, rhythmic way
d. maintaining eye contact when playing with a baby
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, The brain development called "pruning" that makes the brain more efficient may start in
toddlerhood and can have a negative impact on children's second language acquisition. -
ANS a. True
What can assessments of infants help child caregivers determine?
a. why a child looks unhappy
b. areas where support is needed
c. which educational video to show
d. parent confidence in infant handling - ANS b. areas where support is needed
Infants as young as one or two days old can imitate their parent's head movements and facial
behaviors. - ANS a. True
What characteristics support infants' language development in a childcare center?
a. Caregivers use assessments only for their use and don't share with parents.
b. Caregivers use a curriculum that does not change.
c. Caregivers observe infants' interactions with others.
d. Caregivers monitor infants' developmental milestones. - ANS c. Caregivers observe infants'
interactions with others.
d. Caregivers monitor infants' developmental milestones.
A caregiver who can interpret and respond to a child's cries and actions helps the child
understand what about herself?
a. She is an effective communicator.
b. She can cry all the time.
c. She is not understood.
d. She can demand anything. - ANS a. She is an effective communicator.
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