During toddlerhood, children engage in _____ play, which is play in the presence of, rather than in
interaction with, other children. - Answers parallel
When children engage in _____ between the ages of 2 and 3, they learn basic social skills like
compromise and mutual support. - Answers Play
Symptoms of _____ in toddlers include severe distress, worry, or fear leading to impairment of
functioning. These symptoms are often accompanied by headaches and nausea. - Answers separation
anxiety
_____ theory explains how individuals become gendered in society and how sex-linked characteristics
are maintained by culture. - Answers Gender schema
Compared to infancy, physical development seems slow during the toddler years. - Answers True
_____ can be defined as an internal conflict where the individual desires to be the opposite sex. -
Answers GID
As a counselor, you are mandated to report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse. - Answers True
Between the ages of _____ and _____ months, in particular, most children dramatically increase their
use of language. - Answers 12, 18
Constant criticism, threats, or rejection, as well as withholding love, support, or guidance to one's
child are examples of _____. - Answers emotional abuse
Which of the following may exacerbate temper tantrums in preschool children? - Answers sibling
rivalry
Which of the following is not a sign of a great preschool, according to NAEYC? - Answers worksheets
are used frequently to practice letters and numbers
When working with children exhibiting tantrum behavior or their parents, it is important to remember
that the children are throwing tantrums on purpose. - Answers False
By the age of _____, children often have a wide group of friends and start truly playing together. -
Answers 5
Preschoolers' thinking is _____ and _____. - Answers symbolic, egocentric
Behavior problems in preschool children are unlikely determine their future socialization skills as they
get older. - Answers False
Preschool children with behavior problems are more likely to experience academic failure and drop
out. - Answers True
According to _____, preschoolers are in a stage referred to as _____, when children tend to think of
actions as either always being right or always being wrong. - Answers Piaget, Morality of Constraint
The primary task for the preschool child, according to Erikson, is to develop_____. - Answers initiative
Children with _____ have an impaired ability to relate socially to others. - Answers an autism
spectrum disorder