Behavioral Observation and Screening for DCF
Exam with answers.
A child care worker recognizes and notes an identifiable performance or behavior and uses instruments such as
checklists, anecdotal records, and running records. These instruments are used to measure progress against a
standard and to share results with assessment experts. This is called: Answer- Observation
An instrument intended to identify and monitor normal development or possible developmental delay is called:
Answer- Screening
True or False: Screening programs are not diagnostic and are not based on whether a child has passed a certain
curriculum Answer- True
True or False: The caregiver uses the child's age to interpret the child's behavior Answer- True
True or False: When we observe a child struggling with a developmental task, we get concerned about his/her
progress Answer- True
True or False: When the child has not yet acquired the skills that are typical for children his/her age, the
caregiver should become concerned Answer- True
1-2% of infants have no discernible disabling conditions at the time of birth, but by school age, 10% of all
children are found to have some degree of developmental disability Answer- True
True or False: Parents could be unaware of the signs of developmental delay. It is the child care provider who
can draw attention to a child who might benefit from professional intervention Answer- True
True or False: Proper screening leads to sound assessment so that early detection of potential developmental
, problems will determine the correct referral an intervention Answer- True
Screening provides a common reference point and basis for interaction for: Answer- parents, child care
workers, child development specialists
The key benefits of developmental screenings are: Answer- Early detection, activities that strengthen the
child's skills, quality information is available to parents regarding in-the-home activities that support normal
development, common reference points and basis for interaction for all stakeholders
True or False: If a child misses an early window of opportunity, some later development is more difficult or
even sometimes permanently compromised Answer- True
Who is in the best position to detect early problems and provide accurate, timely information about the child's
development? Answer- Child care workers
True or False: Development occurs rapidly and typically progresses in spurts Answer- True
True or False: There are general stages and sequences of development, but there is also an enormous variation
between children Answer- True
Changes in body shape and proportion, includes changes in weight, height, visual perception, hearing, etc.
Answer- Physical health
Refers to the child's intellectual or mental abilities. Involves finding, processing and organizing information, and
using it appropriately Answer- Cognitive development and general knowledge
True or False: Developmental skills are acquired in a logical sequence Answer- True
Culture influences are important, it is made up of all the factors in an environment that are accepted by the
group as the norm. Culture includes: Answer- Attitudes, values and beliefs, laws, ways of doing things
Exam with answers.
A child care worker recognizes and notes an identifiable performance or behavior and uses instruments such as
checklists, anecdotal records, and running records. These instruments are used to measure progress against a
standard and to share results with assessment experts. This is called: Answer- Observation
An instrument intended to identify and monitor normal development or possible developmental delay is called:
Answer- Screening
True or False: Screening programs are not diagnostic and are not based on whether a child has passed a certain
curriculum Answer- True
True or False: The caregiver uses the child's age to interpret the child's behavior Answer- True
True or False: When we observe a child struggling with a developmental task, we get concerned about his/her
progress Answer- True
True or False: When the child has not yet acquired the skills that are typical for children his/her age, the
caregiver should become concerned Answer- True
1-2% of infants have no discernible disabling conditions at the time of birth, but by school age, 10% of all
children are found to have some degree of developmental disability Answer- True
True or False: Parents could be unaware of the signs of developmental delay. It is the child care provider who
can draw attention to a child who might benefit from professional intervention Answer- True
True or False: Proper screening leads to sound assessment so that early detection of potential developmental
, problems will determine the correct referral an intervention Answer- True
Screening provides a common reference point and basis for interaction for: Answer- parents, child care
workers, child development specialists
The key benefits of developmental screenings are: Answer- Early detection, activities that strengthen the
child's skills, quality information is available to parents regarding in-the-home activities that support normal
development, common reference points and basis for interaction for all stakeholders
True or False: If a child misses an early window of opportunity, some later development is more difficult or
even sometimes permanently compromised Answer- True
Who is in the best position to detect early problems and provide accurate, timely information about the child's
development? Answer- Child care workers
True or False: Development occurs rapidly and typically progresses in spurts Answer- True
True or False: There are general stages and sequences of development, but there is also an enormous variation
between children Answer- True
Changes in body shape and proportion, includes changes in weight, height, visual perception, hearing, etc.
Answer- Physical health
Refers to the child's intellectual or mental abilities. Involves finding, processing and organizing information, and
using it appropriately Answer- Cognitive development and general knowledge
True or False: Developmental skills are acquired in a logical sequence Answer- True
Culture influences are important, it is made up of all the factors in an environment that are accepted by the
group as the norm. Culture includes: Answer- Attitudes, values and beliefs, laws, ways of doing things
