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  1. According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, the primary conflict for preschool-aged children (3–5 years) is:

    Answer: Initiative vs. Guilt

    Erikson's third stage, Initiative vs. Guilt, occurs during the preschool years when children begin to assert control and initiate activities.

  2. A 4-year-old who can sort objects by color and shape but cannot yet understand that a tall, thin glass holds the same amount as a short, wide glass is demonstrating a lack of:

    Answer: Conservation

    Conservation is the understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or appearance, a concept not yet mastered in Piaget's preoperational stage.

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

    Answer: Offering temporary support to help a child achieve a task just beyond their current ability

    Scaffolding, a concept from Vygotsky, involves providing just enough support to help a child perform a task within their Zone of Proximal Development.

  4. Fine motor skill development in preschoolers typically progresses in which direction?

    Answer: Proximal to distal

    Fine motor development follows a proximal-to-distal pattern, meaning control develops from the center of the body outward to the hands and fingers.

  5. A preschool teacher notices a 3-year-old frequently playing alongside but not with other children. This is best described as:

    Answer: Parallel play

    Parallel play involves children playing near each other with similar materials but without direct interaction, which is developmentally typical for toddlers and young preschoolers.

  6. Which attachment pattern is associated with a caregiver who is consistently unresponsive to a child's needs?

    Answer: Avoidant attachment

    Avoidant attachment forms when caregivers are consistently unresponsive, causing children to suppress emotional needs and avoid seeking comfort.

  7. A preschooler attributes feelings to a stuffed animal and insists it needs to eat dinner. This behavior is an example of:

    Answer: Animism

    Animism is the belief that inanimate objects have life, feelings, and intentions, which is characteristic of Piaget's preoperational stage.