Infant and Toddler Education and Care
UPDATED Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following methods of providing feedback is most likely useful for a child? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔giving a clear message
Which of the following sentences best defines the term "positive reinforcement?" -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔it is a response to a behavior that strengthens the chances of its
recurrence
Stress and frustration are an important part of infant-toddler education. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔true
Infants and toddlers need to know they can influence the people and things around them. -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔true
Identify a true statement about the role of adults in infant-toddler education - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔they should model behavior that they want a child to imitate
The most effective way to help a child learn new behavior is to ___________ - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔model it
Formal written observations are called ____________ and involve carefully and objectively
noting everything that happens as it happens - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔running records
Teaching behavior is always more effective than modeling it - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔false
which of the following statements acknowledges a child's inner delight - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔you must feel good about washing your hands by yourself
,Describe the four skills used by adults as they direct and respond to infant-toddler problem
solving. Provide an example that illustrates each of these skills. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔1. Determining optimum stress levels. This is observing and deciding how much stress is
too much, too little, and just right. For example, a child is having trouble putting a puzzle in
its place. The adult can reduce the frustration by giving a nudge or comment enough so that
the child can continue to work to solve the problem.
2. Providing attention. This is meeting children's needs for attention without manipulative
motives. For example, the caregiver could say, "John, you let me talk to Joe without
interrupting. You are doing a good job waiting."
3. Providing feedback. This is giving clear feedback so that infants and toddlers learn the
consequences of their actions. For example, "John it hurts when you bite me. I do not like it."
4. Modeling. This is setting a good example for infants and toddlers. For example, a child is
hitting a baby doll in the face. The caregiver can show the child and using words as "gentle,
soft touches, with her hands. She can ask the child for his/her hand and do the same thing.
Which of the following statements acknowledges a child's inner delight - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔you must feel good about washing your hands by yourself
The most effective way to help a child learn new behavior is to _________ - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔model it
In an infant-toddler curriculum, the primary role of a caregiver is to ____________ -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔facilitate problem-solving skills
Standing back and observing children's abilities to figure something out is a way of allowing
them to gain feedback on their own without adult input - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔true
Some infant group care programs would actually benefit from reducing environmental
stimulation - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔true
How is infant stimulation be different from infant education - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Infant stimulation is when the infant needs to perceive their own involvement in
simulating experiences. Their involvement comes from when they are able to interact with
people and things that are part of the experience. Infant and toddler education is when infants
are not provided particular activities or predetermined outcomes.
,Explain and give examples of how the right kind of attention should be provided to infants
and toddlers. Include evidence from the text to support your examples. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔A caregiver should ignore an undesirable behavior as long as it does not
involve someone getting hurt. The caregiver should pay lots of attention to behavior that is
desirable. For example, a toddler or infant is throwing "soft" ball in the air. This can be
ignored. The toddler walking in the house instead of running. The caregiver could say, "John,
I saw you walking in the house. That makes me happy." An infant screams every time you
look away. The caregiver can smile or acknowledge the infant when he/she is playing. For
example, the caregiver is repeating words, sounds, and facial expressions back to the infant in
play.
There are two types of caregiver presence mentioned in chapter 2. They are - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔active and receptive
What does "responsive, relationship-based curriculum" mean to you? What does this
curriculum look like in the infant-toddler environment? Describe caregiver behaviors that
reflect this type of curriculum - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Responsive, relationship-based
curriculum means that when a caregiver responds to infants and toddlers in a respectful way,
building relationships, while providing learning opportunities and experiences. These may be
from planned or on the spot learning.
Teachers need to have an understanding in child development. They also need to have
observation skills to be responsive minute by minute and over time. The need to be able to
reflect and make adjustments based on the individual child's needs. They need to plan
environments and experiences.
The caregiver needs to have goals or desired results which relate to the whole child to be able
to reach their desired goals and potential. These are related to the mind, body, and feelings.
They need to adapt to the environments and experiences that work for developing children no
matter of physical, mental or emotional challenges in the program.
Children thrive on constant praise - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔false
Infants and toddlers need to know they can influence the people and things around them -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔true
Providing attention - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔meeting children's needs without
manipulative motives
, modeling - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔setting good examples for infants and toddlers
providing feedback - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔giving clear statements to help children
learn the consequences of their actions
How does a caregiver decide what is enough stress for an infant or toddler - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔all of the answers are correct
Teachers must be able to adapt teaching strategies and care routines to meet the individual
needs of infants and toddlers in their care, including those with special needs - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔true
How do children learn to get attention from others - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔all of the
answers are correct
Caregivers should take good records so that they can see an emerging developmental profile
from each child they work with - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔true
Respectful and responsive infant-toddler curriculum is based primarily on - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔relationships
A practice that fits research and child development. principles but does not fit some children
and their families cannot be called a culturally appropriate practice in the larger sense -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔true
Young children have the capacity to solve many problems - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔true
Adults should never assist a child with problem-solving - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔false
By talking naturally to a child, you teach __________ - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔all of the
answers are correct
UPDATED Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following methods of providing feedback is most likely useful for a child? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔giving a clear message
Which of the following sentences best defines the term "positive reinforcement?" -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔it is a response to a behavior that strengthens the chances of its
recurrence
Stress and frustration are an important part of infant-toddler education. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔true
Infants and toddlers need to know they can influence the people and things around them. -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔true
Identify a true statement about the role of adults in infant-toddler education - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔they should model behavior that they want a child to imitate
The most effective way to help a child learn new behavior is to ___________ - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔model it
Formal written observations are called ____________ and involve carefully and objectively
noting everything that happens as it happens - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔running records
Teaching behavior is always more effective than modeling it - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔false
which of the following statements acknowledges a child's inner delight - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔you must feel good about washing your hands by yourself
,Describe the four skills used by adults as they direct and respond to infant-toddler problem
solving. Provide an example that illustrates each of these skills. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔1. Determining optimum stress levels. This is observing and deciding how much stress is
too much, too little, and just right. For example, a child is having trouble putting a puzzle in
its place. The adult can reduce the frustration by giving a nudge or comment enough so that
the child can continue to work to solve the problem.
2. Providing attention. This is meeting children's needs for attention without manipulative
motives. For example, the caregiver could say, "John, you let me talk to Joe without
interrupting. You are doing a good job waiting."
3. Providing feedback. This is giving clear feedback so that infants and toddlers learn the
consequences of their actions. For example, "John it hurts when you bite me. I do not like it."
4. Modeling. This is setting a good example for infants and toddlers. For example, a child is
hitting a baby doll in the face. The caregiver can show the child and using words as "gentle,
soft touches, with her hands. She can ask the child for his/her hand and do the same thing.
Which of the following statements acknowledges a child's inner delight - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔you must feel good about washing your hands by yourself
The most effective way to help a child learn new behavior is to _________ - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔model it
In an infant-toddler curriculum, the primary role of a caregiver is to ____________ -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔facilitate problem-solving skills
Standing back and observing children's abilities to figure something out is a way of allowing
them to gain feedback on their own without adult input - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔true
Some infant group care programs would actually benefit from reducing environmental
stimulation - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔true
How is infant stimulation be different from infant education - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Infant stimulation is when the infant needs to perceive their own involvement in
simulating experiences. Their involvement comes from when they are able to interact with
people and things that are part of the experience. Infant and toddler education is when infants
are not provided particular activities or predetermined outcomes.
,Explain and give examples of how the right kind of attention should be provided to infants
and toddlers. Include evidence from the text to support your examples. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔A caregiver should ignore an undesirable behavior as long as it does not
involve someone getting hurt. The caregiver should pay lots of attention to behavior that is
desirable. For example, a toddler or infant is throwing "soft" ball in the air. This can be
ignored. The toddler walking in the house instead of running. The caregiver could say, "John,
I saw you walking in the house. That makes me happy." An infant screams every time you
look away. The caregiver can smile or acknowledge the infant when he/she is playing. For
example, the caregiver is repeating words, sounds, and facial expressions back to the infant in
play.
There are two types of caregiver presence mentioned in chapter 2. They are - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔active and receptive
What does "responsive, relationship-based curriculum" mean to you? What does this
curriculum look like in the infant-toddler environment? Describe caregiver behaviors that
reflect this type of curriculum - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Responsive, relationship-based
curriculum means that when a caregiver responds to infants and toddlers in a respectful way,
building relationships, while providing learning opportunities and experiences. These may be
from planned or on the spot learning.
Teachers need to have an understanding in child development. They also need to have
observation skills to be responsive minute by minute and over time. The need to be able to
reflect and make adjustments based on the individual child's needs. They need to plan
environments and experiences.
The caregiver needs to have goals or desired results which relate to the whole child to be able
to reach their desired goals and potential. These are related to the mind, body, and feelings.
They need to adapt to the environments and experiences that work for developing children no
matter of physical, mental or emotional challenges in the program.
Children thrive on constant praise - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔false
Infants and toddlers need to know they can influence the people and things around them -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔true
Providing attention - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔meeting children's needs without
manipulative motives
, modeling - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔setting good examples for infants and toddlers
providing feedback - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔giving clear statements to help children
learn the consequences of their actions
How does a caregiver decide what is enough stress for an infant or toddler - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔all of the answers are correct
Teachers must be able to adapt teaching strategies and care routines to meet the individual
needs of infants and toddlers in their care, including those with special needs - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔true
How do children learn to get attention from others - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔all of the
answers are correct
Caregivers should take good records so that they can see an emerging developmental profile
from each child they work with - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔true
Respectful and responsive infant-toddler curriculum is based primarily on - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔relationships
A practice that fits research and child development. principles but does not fit some children
and their families cannot be called a culturally appropriate practice in the larger sense -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔true
Young children have the capacity to solve many problems - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔true
Adults should never assist a child with problem-solving - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔false
By talking naturally to a child, you teach __________ - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔all of the
answers are correct
