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LS CH 8 Preschool
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LS CH 8 Preschool

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During the preschool years, the rate of growth is

  • inconsistent and unpredictable
  • rapid and constant
  • fast and sporadic
  • slow and steady (correct)

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of preschoolers' gross motor skills?

  • Throwing a ball accurately
  • Skipping rope with ease
  • Running long distances
  • Balancing on one foot for extended periods (correct)

    • According to Erikson, the psychosocial task of the preschooler is to develop a sense of

  • trust
  • autonomy
  • initiative (correct)
  • industry

    • When assessing a nursery school program, it is important to consider

    <p>the qualifications of the teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a developmental milestone for a 4-year-old child's gross motor skills?

    <p>Walking and running on tiptoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age can a child catch a ball with both hands?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fine motor skill can a 4-year-old child do?

    <p>Draw a simple face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should parents do when a preschool girl asks why her baby brother looks different?

    <p>Say that boys look different</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Erikson, what is the task of initiative for preschoolers?

    <p>Exploring and trying out new roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of discipline for preschool children?

    <p>To encourage impulse control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavior pattern seen at various stages of development, including the preschool stage?

    <p>Jealousy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can parents help minimize sibling rivalry among preschoolers?

    <p>Separate children until they are calm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of preschoolers' physical development?

    <p>Preschool children gain 5 to 7 pounds (2.3 to 3.2 kg) a year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the body proportions of preschoolers?

    <p>The head and neck decrease in size in proportion to that of the rest of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the teeth of preschoolers?

    <p>During the preschool years, many children develop dental decay and plaque buildup.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average pulse rate of preschoolers?

    <p>90 to 100 beats per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a purpose of preschool education?

    <p>To promote cognitive, motor, and social development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should parents consider when selecting a preschool for their child?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signs indicate preschool readiness in a child?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended teacher-child ratio for 3- to 4-year-old children in a preschool program?

    <p>One adult for every eight to ten children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Piaget, the preoperational stage of development begins in the toddler period and extends through the school-age years. What is one of the limitations of the preschooler's cognitive development during this stage?

    <p>Preschoolers can understand that physical attributes remain the same despite superficial changes in appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the characteristics of the preschooler's thinking style, according to the text?

    <p>Preschoolers are highly creative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Kohlberg, at what age does the preconventional stage of moral development begin?

    <p>Age 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key factors in children's moral development, according to the text?

    <p>Modeling and imitating adult behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Freud, what is the purpose of the superego?

    <p>To develop a moral dimension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of caregivers in helping preschool children understand certain behaviors?

    <p>To remind them about cause and effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of preschoolers' storytelling?

    <p>They have difficulty distinguishing fantasy from reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age can preschoolers form sentences using three to four words?

    <p>4 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between toddlers and preschoolers in terms of language and speech?

    <p>Preschoolers can use nouns, verbs, and adjectives in their sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reminding preschool children about the consequences of their actions?

    <p>To encourage them to develop a conscience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: According to Freud, children at this stage begin to develop a superego, or conscience.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The superego becomes the moral dimension of the child’s personality.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Preschoolers often have difficulty distinguishing fantasy from reality.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Preschoolers are fully aware that deliberate lying is a bad thing to do.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Preschoolers' language and speech become more sophisticated during this period.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Preschoolers can form sentences using three to four words.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Preschoolers' storytelling often contains elements of truth and untruths.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Preschoolers' growth rate is relatively slow during this stage.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Preschoolers' fine motor skills are well-developed at this age.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Preschoolers can use nouns, verbs, and adjectives in their sentences.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of preschoolers' physical development?

    <p>Rapid growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fine motor skill can a 4-year-old child do?

    <p>Hold a pencil with a tripod grasp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Preschoolers' fine motor skills are well-developed at this age.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the teeth of preschoolers?

    <p>They become loose and wobbly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Erikson, what is the task of initiative for preschoolers?

    <p>Exploring and trying out new roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of discipline for preschool children?

    <p>To teach impulse control and channel emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can parents help minimize sibling rivalry among preschoolers?

    <p>Separating children until they are calm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavior pattern seen at various stages of development, including the preschool stage?

    <p>Jealousy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of preschoolers' fine motor skills?

    <p>Preschoolers can draw a simple face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of preschoolers' social development?

    <p>Preschoolers become aware of their genital organs and sexual identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of preschoolers' language development?

    <p>Preschoolers can use nouns, verbs, and adjectives in their sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of preschoolers' physical development?

    <p>Preschoolers' growth rate is relatively slow during this stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommended practice for divorced parents to help children feel a sense of belonging in both parents' homes?

    <p>Allow the child to leave toys and clothing at the 'other home'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of preschool education?

    <p>To promote cognitive, motor, and social development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of preschoolers' physical development?

    <p>Preschool children's muscle growth accounts for approximately 75% of their weight gain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signs indicate preschool readiness in a child?

    <p>Mastery of toilet training, ability to tolerate brief periods of separation from parents, and increased communication skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average pulse rate of preschoolers?

    <p>90-100 beats per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors should parents consider when selecting a preschool for their child?

    <p>Location, cost, schedule, and philosophy of the preschool program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of preschoolers' storytelling?

    <p>Preschoolers' storytelling often contains elements of truth and untruths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the limitations of the preschooler's cognitive development during the preoperational stage?

    <p>Preschoolers struggle with understanding the concept of conservation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a limitation of the preschooler's cognitive development during the preoperational stage, according to Piaget?

    <p>Preschoolers have difficulty focusing on multiple aspects of a stimulus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Piaget, what is reversibility in the context of preschoolers' cognitive development?

    <p>The ability to understand that the physical attributes of an item remain the same despite superficial changes in its appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the characteristics of preschoolers' moral development, according to Kohlberg?

    <p>Preschoolers learn by modeling and imitating adult behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of discipline for preschool children?

    <p>To teach them the consequences of their actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Freud, what is the purpose of the superego?

    <p>To become the moral dimension of the child’s personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Preschoolers' storytelling often contains elements of truth and untruths.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between toddlers and preschoolers in terms of language and speech?

    <p>Preschoolers have a more sophisticated language and speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Preschoolers are fully aware that deliberate lying is a bad thing to do.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Preschoolers' growth rate is relatively slow during this stage.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of preschoolers' storytelling?

    <p>They have a vivid imagination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of preschoolers' physical development?

    <p>Decreased sensory development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the psychosocial task of the preschooler as outlined by Erikson?

    <p>Initiative vs. Guilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommended practice for divorced parents to help children feel a sense of belonging in both parents' homes?

    <p>Maintain consistent routines in both homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the limitations of the preschooler's cognitive development during the preoperational stage according to Piaget?

    <p>Lack of understanding of conservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a developmental milestone for a 4-year-old child's fine motor skills?

    <p>Drawing a simple face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age can a child catch a ball with both hands?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key factors in children's moral development, according to the text?

    <p>Parental involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of preschoolers' language development?

    <p>Ability to form sentences using three to four words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signs indicate preschool readiness in a child?

    <p>Mastery of toilet training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the task of initiative for preschoolers, according to Erikson?

    <p>Exploring and trying new activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should parents consider when selecting a preschool for their child?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of preschoolers' storytelling?

    <p>Contains elements of truth and untruths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Erikson, what is the task of initiative for preschoolers?

    <p>Exploring and trying out new roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavior pattern seen at various stages of development, including the preschool stage?

    <p>Sibling rivalry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of discipline for preschool children?

    <p>To teach impulse control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Preschoolers' storytelling often contains elements of truth and untruths.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of preschoolers' physical development?

    <p>Preschoolers lose subcutaneous or adipose tissue, resulting in a more slender look.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average pulse rate for preschoolers?

    <p>90-100 beats per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average blood pressure for preschoolers?

    <p>90/60 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for the respiratory rate of preschoolers at rest?

    <p>20-25 breaths per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the purpose of the superego in preschoolers' development?

    <p>To develop a sense of morality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common difficulty that preschoolers face when distinguishing fantasy from reality?

    <p>They often tell stories with threads of truth and untruths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes preschoolers' language development?

    <p>They can use nouns, verbs, and adjectives in their sentences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important factor in preschoolers' moral development, according to the text?

    <p>Recognition of the consequences of their actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of preschoolers' storytelling?

    <p>They often tell stories with elements of truth and untruths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of preschoolers' physical development?

    <p>Their growth rate is relatively slow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Piaget, what is one of the limitations of the preschooler's cognitive development during the preoperational stage?

    <p>Preschoolers can reason formally and understand abstract concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Kohlberg, at what age does the preconventional stage of moral development begin?

    <p>At about age 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the characteristics of preschoolers' storytelling?

    <p>Preschoolers listen attentively, often memorize the story, and do not let the reader skip even a word.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of preschoolers' physical development?

    <p>Preschoolers' fine motor skills are well-developed at this age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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