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Chapter 6: Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood (Ages 3 to 6)

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Chapter 6: Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood (Ages 3 to 6)

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6-1 §6.1 source ↗

What is a possible early sign of autism spectrum disorder?
  1. a.
    making impulsive decisions
  2. b.
    struggling with a repetitive behavior or fixation
  3. c.
    using reverse pronouns (“you” instead of “me”)
  4. d.
    having difficulty hearing sounds of language

Answer

B. struggling with a repetitive behavior or fixation

6-3 §6.1 source ↗

What term is used to describe thinking about your thoughts, emotions, opinions, or memories?
  1. a.
    accommodation
  2. b.
    equilibration
  3. c.
    delay of gratification
  4. d.
    metacognition

Answer

D. metacognition

6-5 §6.2 source ↗

The concept of gender constancy refers to the ability to
  1. a.
    know and label your own gender identity
  2. b.
    understand biases and gender stereotypes
  3. c.
    know that gender does not shift rapidly
  4. d.
    understand that one's gender identity can change but personal qualities do not

Answer

C. know that gender does not shift rapidly

6-7 §6.3 source ↗

A parent who tries to listen to what their children have to say, explains why their misbehaviors were a problem, and focuses on strengthening relationships skills is using what type of parenting style?
  1. a.
    authoritative
  2. b.
    authoritarian
  3. c.
    permissive
  4. d.
    uninvolved

Answer

A. authoritative

6-9 §6.3 source ↗

What is often an advantage of being an only child?
  1. a.
    increased opportunities for companionship
  2. b.
    growth in perspective taking and empathy
  3. c.
    growth in mentoring and leadership skills
  4. d.
    increased one-on-one time with parents

Answer

D. increased one-on-one time with parents

6-11 §6.4 source ↗

A child prefers to play with one peer at a time instead of a group of other children. What is this type of play called?
  1. a.
    free play
  2. b.
    solitary-engaged play
  3. c.
    dyadic play
  4. d.
    structured play

Answer

C. dyadic play

6-12 §6.4 source ↗

How are children with low approach motivation and low avoidance motivation likely to be categorized?
  1. a.
    avoidant
  2. b.
    shy
  3. c.
    social
  4. d.
    introverted

Answer

D. introverted

6-14 §6.5 source ↗

According to experts, preschooler children should consume how much screen time per day?
  1. a.
    none
  2. b.
    less than fifteen minutes
  3. c.
    around an hour or less
  4. d.
    less than two hours

Answer

C. around an hour or less

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