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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Draw a simple face (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of discipline for preschool children?

<p>To encourage impulse control (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can parents help minimize sibling rivalry among preschoolers?

<p>Separate children until they are calm (C)</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. (D)</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. (B)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average pulse rate of preschoolers?

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

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

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

What signs indicate preschool readiness in a child?

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

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

<p>Age 4 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a characteristic of preschoolers' storytelling?

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

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

<p>4 years (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rapid growth (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the teeth of preschoolers?

<p>They become loose and wobbly (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of discipline for preschool children?

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

How can parents help minimize sibling rivalry among preschoolers?

<p>Separating children until they are calm (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preschool education?

<p>To promote cognitive, motor, and social development (A)</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. (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average pulse rate of preschoolers?

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

What is a characteristic of preschoolers' storytelling?

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

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

<p>True (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of preschoolers' storytelling?

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

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

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

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

<p>Initiative vs. Guilt (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>5 years (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What signs indicate preschool readiness in a child?

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

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

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

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

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

What is a characteristic of preschoolers' storytelling?

<p>Contains elements of truth and untruths (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of discipline for preschool children?

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

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

<p>True (A)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average pulse rate for preschoolers?

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

What is the average blood pressure for preschoolers?

<p>90/60 mm Hg (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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. (C)</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. (C)</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 (D)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of preschoolers' physical development?

<p>Their growth rate is relatively slow. (B)</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. (A)</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 (A)</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. (C)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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