DCF Child Care Training Exam 2022 Child
Growth and Development
Three-month-old Sean loves to wave his arms in the air. As you watch him, you think about the
skills he will probably achieve next: first, he will grasp objects; then he will be able to hold a
crayon; and someday, he will be able to write with a pencil. Correct Answer: Principle 2-
General to specific
Tom and Tim are twins and want to do everything together. However, Tom rode his tricycle with
ease by his third birthday, but Tim was almost four before he could ride his tricycle with
confidence. Correct Answer: Principle 4- proceeds at different rates
In the Infant Care Center this fall, you noticed four-month-old Sara roll over; a few weeks later,
she began scooting. By December, six-month-old Raul had rolled over and scooted. Last week,
you noted that Renae—at the age of five months—had rolled over, and you predict she will be
scooting very soon. Correct Answer: Principle 1- similar to all
When LaShanda was two, you noted that she enjoyed solitary play and did not interact with other
children. By the age of two and a half, LaShanda liked to play next to another child, but there
was no interaction (parallel play). By the age of three, LaShanda engaged routinely in associative
play and could share common materials with another child without interaction. By three and a
half, she had made her first real friend and was capable of true cooperative play. Correct Answer:
Principle 3- continuous
Pete and Al, both nearly five years old, are playing with the same puzzle. You watch as Pete tells
Al, "The first piece goes here." Al says, "We both have five pieces now." Even though the
activity lasts only a few minutes, you believe it is a good indicator of each boy's current
development. Correct Answer: Principle 5- interrelated
Food Correct Answer: Physical
A sense of belonging and acceptance Correct Answer: social
Feeling of success and pride in accomplishments Correct Answer: self-esteem
Water Correct Answer: Physical
Positive interactions with others Correct Answer: social
Transportation Correct Answer: Comfort and safety
Stable relationships with others Correct Answer: social
Having a feeling that there is a purpose to one's life Correct Answer: self-actualization
, Safe Neighborhood Correct Answer: comfort and safety
Feeling of competency Correct Answer: self-esteem
The ability to cope and problem solve Correct Answer: self-esteem
Empathy Correct Answer: self-actualization
Safe relationships Correct Answer: comfort and safety
sleep Correct Answer: physical
Spirituality Correct Answer: self-actualization
Erikson developed ___ psychosocial stages through which humans develop during their lifetime.
Correct Answer: 8
Successful progression through all of Erikson's conflicts ensures that an individual becomes
____ stable. Correct Answer: socially and emotionally
If parents and caregivers fail to help resolve a conflict, children could experience ____. Correct
Answer: All of the above
According to Erikson, emotional development is a series of stages called ______. Correct
Answer: conflicts
A firm foundation of trust encourages _____ . Correct Answer: All of the above
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt Correct Answer: Toddlers need to explore their own bodies
and environment in order to become confident about themselves.
Initiative vs. Guilt Correct Answer: Four- and five-year-olds begin to develop an interest in
exploring beyond themselves. Children who are not allowed to pursue their natural curiosity will
be prone to feel guilt for their actions.
Integrity vs. Despair Correct Answer: After the age of 65, adults seek meaning in their lives by
reflecting on their accomplishments and fulfillment in life.
Trust vs. Mistrust Correct Answer: Trust is developed over time by providing a consistent,
comforting environment.
Industry vs. Inferiority Correct Answer: Between the ages of 6 and 12, children show the ability
to develop competencies. Children who are inhibited in developing these skills and abilities will
experience inferiority.
Growth and Development
Three-month-old Sean loves to wave his arms in the air. As you watch him, you think about the
skills he will probably achieve next: first, he will grasp objects; then he will be able to hold a
crayon; and someday, he will be able to write with a pencil. Correct Answer: Principle 2-
General to specific
Tom and Tim are twins and want to do everything together. However, Tom rode his tricycle with
ease by his third birthday, but Tim was almost four before he could ride his tricycle with
confidence. Correct Answer: Principle 4- proceeds at different rates
In the Infant Care Center this fall, you noticed four-month-old Sara roll over; a few weeks later,
she began scooting. By December, six-month-old Raul had rolled over and scooted. Last week,
you noted that Renae—at the age of five months—had rolled over, and you predict she will be
scooting very soon. Correct Answer: Principle 1- similar to all
When LaShanda was two, you noted that she enjoyed solitary play and did not interact with other
children. By the age of two and a half, LaShanda liked to play next to another child, but there
was no interaction (parallel play). By the age of three, LaShanda engaged routinely in associative
play and could share common materials with another child without interaction. By three and a
half, she had made her first real friend and was capable of true cooperative play. Correct Answer:
Principle 3- continuous
Pete and Al, both nearly five years old, are playing with the same puzzle. You watch as Pete tells
Al, "The first piece goes here." Al says, "We both have five pieces now." Even though the
activity lasts only a few minutes, you believe it is a good indicator of each boy's current
development. Correct Answer: Principle 5- interrelated
Food Correct Answer: Physical
A sense of belonging and acceptance Correct Answer: social
Feeling of success and pride in accomplishments Correct Answer: self-esteem
Water Correct Answer: Physical
Positive interactions with others Correct Answer: social
Transportation Correct Answer: Comfort and safety
Stable relationships with others Correct Answer: social
Having a feeling that there is a purpose to one's life Correct Answer: self-actualization
, Safe Neighborhood Correct Answer: comfort and safety
Feeling of competency Correct Answer: self-esteem
The ability to cope and problem solve Correct Answer: self-esteem
Empathy Correct Answer: self-actualization
Safe relationships Correct Answer: comfort and safety
sleep Correct Answer: physical
Spirituality Correct Answer: self-actualization
Erikson developed ___ psychosocial stages through which humans develop during their lifetime.
Correct Answer: 8
Successful progression through all of Erikson's conflicts ensures that an individual becomes
____ stable. Correct Answer: socially and emotionally
If parents and caregivers fail to help resolve a conflict, children could experience ____. Correct
Answer: All of the above
According to Erikson, emotional development is a series of stages called ______. Correct
Answer: conflicts
A firm foundation of trust encourages _____ . Correct Answer: All of the above
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt Correct Answer: Toddlers need to explore their own bodies
and environment in order to become confident about themselves.
Initiative vs. Guilt Correct Answer: Four- and five-year-olds begin to develop an interest in
exploring beyond themselves. Children who are not allowed to pursue their natural curiosity will
be prone to feel guilt for their actions.
Integrity vs. Despair Correct Answer: After the age of 65, adults seek meaning in their lives by
reflecting on their accomplishments and fulfillment in life.
Trust vs. Mistrust Correct Answer: Trust is developed over time by providing a consistent,
comforting environment.
Industry vs. Inferiority Correct Answer: Between the ages of 6 and 12, children show the ability
to develop competencies. Children who are inhibited in developing these skills and abilities will
experience inferiority.
