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Child Growth & Development Flashcards

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  1. Piaget's preoperational stage (ages 2–7) is characterized by which cognitive limitation?

    Answer: Egocentrism and lack of conservation

    Preoperational children are egocentric (cannot easily take others' perspectives) and have not yet mastered conservation of quantity, mass, or volume.

  2. A child who is securely attached will MOST likely:

    Answer: Explore freely when the caregiver is present and seek comfort upon return

    Securely attached children use their caregiver as a safe base for exploration and seek comfort upon reunion, showing brief distress at separation.

  3. Which of the following BEST describes scaffolding in early childhood education?

    Answer: Adjusting support based on a child's current skill level to promote growth

    Scaffolding is temporarily providing targeted support that is gradually withdrawn as a child's competence grows, rooted in Vygotsky's sociocultural theory.

  4. At approximately what age do most children develop object permanence?

    Answer: 4–8 months

    Object permanence—understanding that objects continue to exist when out of sight—typically develops between 4 and 8 months of age according to Piaget.

  5. Which behavior is a typical sign of separation anxiety in infants?

    Answer: Crying and clinging when a familiar caregiver leaves

    Separation anxiety, which peaks around 9–18 months, is normal and reflects the infant's developing attachment bond with primary caregivers.

  6. A child demonstrates 'conservation of liquid' by understanding that pouring water into a taller, narrower glass does not change its volume. This skill typically emerges during Piaget's:

    Answer: Concrete operational stage

    Conservation of liquid is a hallmark of the concrete operational stage, beginning around age 7, when children can reason logically about physical quantities.

  7. Which developmental domain includes skills like managing emotions, building friendships, and developing empathy?

    Answer: Social-emotional domain

    The social-emotional domain encompasses a child's ability to understand and regulate feelings, develop relationships, and show empathy toward others.