How does a child who experiences tactile defensiveness react to being touched?
a. The child feels self-conscious
b. The child feels happy
c. The child feels in danger
d. The child feels pain
Question 2...Ghosts in the nursery
a. Are very dangerous and should be eradicated
b. Always lead to poor present relationships with children in one's care, even if the caregiving adult learns to reflect on her past in the context of a supportive relationship
c. Are constantly at odds with angels in the nursery
d. Continue to influence adults' relationships with children in their care
Question 3...Which of the following statements is NOT true of goodness-of-fit?
a. Goodness-of-fit refers to the degree to which a child's temperament is compatible with the demands and expectations of his environment.
b. Goodness-of-fit refers to the degree to which a child's temperament is compatible with other people in his environment.
c. If goodness-of-fit does not occur, the adult must change the child's temperament to be more compatible with the demands and expectations of the child's environment.
d. An adult's response to a child's temperament can profoundly influence the child's effectiveness in the environment.
Question 4...On weekends, Patti likes to skydive, ski and dance at clubs. Clara prefers to take quiet walks on the beach, listen to classical music and read novels. Which of the following statements is most likely true?
a. Patti is highly sensitive in the vestibular and auditory modalities, and Clara has low sensitivity in the vestibular and auditory modalities.
b. Patti has low sensitivity in the vestibular and auditory modalities and copes by choosing sensory seeking activities.
c. Clara is highly sensitive in the vestibular and auditory modalities and copes by choosing sensory seeking activities.
d. Clara has low sensitivity in the vestibular and auditory modalities and copes by avoiding stimulation.
Question 5...Loud, lively music can be upsetting for children who have difficulty with control.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6...Six-year-old Devan stands alone on the playground and gazes at the other children as they run and play. You would like to help Devan join in their play. Write two paragraphs describing your reflections. Include in your answer questions you have about Devan, similar situations you have experienced or witnessed in your past and three possible responses you could try.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 7...Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences suggests that
a. each person has a unique pattern of strengths and weaknesses in several types of intelligence.
b. interpersonal intelligence is the capacity to understand oneself and is synonymous with self-reflection.
c. intrapersonal intelligence is the capacity to understand the intentions, motivations, and desires of other people and work effectively with others.
d. interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligences are not relevant for early childhood educators whose focus should be teaching academic skills.
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