Child Growth and Development Flashcards
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Which theorist proposed that children's moral development moves through stages from heteronomous to autonomous morality?
Answer: Jean Piaget
Piaget described moral development moving from heteronomous morality (rules are fixed) to autonomous morality (rules are socially agreed upon).
A 3-year-old child who uses 'me' instead of 'I' (e.g., 'Me want cookie') is exhibiting which language pattern?
Answer: Typical pronoun acquisition in progress
Pronoun confusion and reversal is a normal part of language development around ages 2–3 as children master the rules of grammar.
What does the term 'goodness of fit' refer to in child development?
Answer: The compatibility between a child's temperament and their environment's demands
Goodness of fit describes how well a child's temperament aligns with the expectations and demands of their caregiving environment.
Which of the following is an example of symbolic (representational) play in a toddler?
Answer: Using a banana as a telephone
Symbolic play involves using one object to represent another, such as using a banana as a phone, reflecting emerging representational thinking.
Head Start programs in the United States are designed primarily to serve which population?
Answer: Low-income children and families from birth to age 5
Head Start is a federally funded program providing comprehensive early childhood education, health, and family support services to low-income children and families.
Which developmental red flag would be MOST concerning in a 24-month-old child?
Answer: Using only 10 words and no two-word phrases
By 24 months, children should typically have a vocabulary of at least 50 words and use two-word phrases; having only 10 words is a significant language delay red flag.
Which parenting style, associated with Baumrind's research, is linked to the best outcomes in children's social competence and academic achievement?
Answer: Authoritative
Authoritative parenting, which balances warmth and responsiveness with clear expectations and consistent boundaries, is associated with the most positive developmental outcomes.