Early Childhood Education Child Development and Learning Flashcards
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Which of the following is a characteristic of parallel play, typically observed in toddlers?
Answer: Children play in close proximity but independently, without direct interaction
In parallel play, children play side by side with similar materials but do not directly engage with each other, a stage described by Mildred Parten.
Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory identifies the 'microsystem' as:
Answer: The direct, immediate environment in which the child lives and interacts daily
The microsystem is the innermost layer of Bronfenbrenner's model, consisting of the child's direct relationships and environments such as family, classroom, and peers.
A child who uses a banana as a pretend telephone is demonstrating which cognitive milestone?
Answer: Symbolic thinking
Symbolic or representational thinking allows children to use one object to stand for another, a key development emerging in the preoperational stage around ages 2–7.
According to information processing theory, which component of memory holds information temporarily while it is being actively used or manipulated?
Answer: Working memory
Working memory temporarily holds and manipulates information needed for ongoing cognitive tasks, and its capacity increases significantly during early childhood.
Which developmental domain includes skills such as identifying emotions, developing empathy, and forming friendships?
Answer: Social-emotional development
Social-emotional development encompasses a child's ability to understand and manage emotions, build relationships, and navigate social interactions.
A preschooler who tells a friend 'you need to eat your snack first before you can play' is demonstrating understanding of:
Answer: Cause and effect
Understanding cause and effect means recognizing that one event or action leads to a predictable consequence, a foundational logical thinking skill.
Which theorist is most associated with the concept that children are intrinsically motivated to learn and that play is the 'work' of childhood?
Answer: Maria Montessori
Montessori emphasized children's natural curiosity and intrinsic motivation, designing environments that allow self-directed, play-based learning.