DCF- ITAP Exam Questions and
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There are many opportunities for one-on-one interactions during your daily routines with
infants. - ANSWERS -diapering, feeding, carrying, patting on the back
Showing respect to everyone in the child care environment, including children, parents, other
caregivers, and visitors, is a great way to teach children the concept of respect. - ANSWERS -true
One of the best methods for influencing positive attitudes and behaviors in children is to be a
model of appropriate attitude and behavior. - ANSWERS -true
The quality of the relationships established with children during their infant and toddler years
will set the trend for the relationships established throughout the rest of their lives. - ANSWERS
-true
during the first three years of a child's life, it is important to establish a stable and predictable
environment in order to increase the comfort of the child and decrease any anxiety a child may
have about a new place or routine. - ANSWERS -true
Individual attention by caregivers fosters the ability for creating positive relationships later in
the child's life. - ANSWERS -
the caregiver is the most important linking force in the relationship of the child and the child
care program - ANSWERS -
Infant - ANSWERS -a child in the first stage of life, until around 18 months
, Toddler - ANSWERS -children 18-36 months
How does DCF define infants and toddlers? - ANSWERS -Infants are 12 months and under while
toddlers are 1-2 years old
How does the Florida Department of Education office of early learning divide infants and
toddlers? - ANSWERS -birth to 8 months, 8 to 18 months, 18 to 24 months and two year olds
What is the primary concern for infants? - ANSWERS -secure attachment formed through close
relationships.
How does developmentally appropriate practice apply to infants and toddlers? - ANSWERS -
focuses on children from birth to 8 years old and includes age appropriate activities, knowledge
of the individual child and cultural awareness/ sensitivity
Knowing the typical behaviors and growth patterns for a certain age group is necessary to plan
the most appropriate environments and activities to optimize the learning experience for
children in your care. - ANSWERS -
A child's age, temperament, personality, and family history are all factors that affect their
development. - ANSWERS -
A child's learning experience is enhanced when caregivers are aware of and support social and
cultural context in which each child lives. - ANSWERS -
What are the three most common types of personalities in toddlers? - ANSWERS -feisty, flexible
and fearful
Jean Piaget - ANSWERS -four stages of cognitive development
Answers14
There are many opportunities for one-on-one interactions during your daily routines with
infants. - ANSWERS -diapering, feeding, carrying, patting on the back
Showing respect to everyone in the child care environment, including children, parents, other
caregivers, and visitors, is a great way to teach children the concept of respect. - ANSWERS -true
One of the best methods for influencing positive attitudes and behaviors in children is to be a
model of appropriate attitude and behavior. - ANSWERS -true
The quality of the relationships established with children during their infant and toddler years
will set the trend for the relationships established throughout the rest of their lives. - ANSWERS
-true
during the first three years of a child's life, it is important to establish a stable and predictable
environment in order to increase the comfort of the child and decrease any anxiety a child may
have about a new place or routine. - ANSWERS -true
Individual attention by caregivers fosters the ability for creating positive relationships later in
the child's life. - ANSWERS -
the caregiver is the most important linking force in the relationship of the child and the child
care program - ANSWERS -
Infant - ANSWERS -a child in the first stage of life, until around 18 months
, Toddler - ANSWERS -children 18-36 months
How does DCF define infants and toddlers? - ANSWERS -Infants are 12 months and under while
toddlers are 1-2 years old
How does the Florida Department of Education office of early learning divide infants and
toddlers? - ANSWERS -birth to 8 months, 8 to 18 months, 18 to 24 months and two year olds
What is the primary concern for infants? - ANSWERS -secure attachment formed through close
relationships.
How does developmentally appropriate practice apply to infants and toddlers? - ANSWERS -
focuses on children from birth to 8 years old and includes age appropriate activities, knowledge
of the individual child and cultural awareness/ sensitivity
Knowing the typical behaviors and growth patterns for a certain age group is necessary to plan
the most appropriate environments and activities to optimize the learning experience for
children in your care. - ANSWERS -
A child's age, temperament, personality, and family history are all factors that affect their
development. - ANSWERS -
A child's learning experience is enhanced when caregivers are aware of and support social and
cultural context in which each child lives. - ANSWERS -
What are the three most common types of personalities in toddlers? - ANSWERS -feisty, flexible
and fearful
Jean Piaget - ANSWERS -four stages of cognitive development
