A skill that shows typically developing dexterity in grade-school children is:
a. cutting with scissors.
b. holding a pencil correctly.
c. throwing an object with an overhand motion.
d. unlocking a door with a key.
Ques. 2Research on unstructured play in marginalized populations suggests that:
a. cultural beliefs have a big influence on the ways in which children play.
b. in cultures where team sports are popular, play is usually structured and game-like.
c. most cultures consider play to be fun and carefree, rather than preparation for adulthood.
d. regardless of culture, unstructured play tends to be cooperative and inclusive.
Ques. 3A gross motor skill that a 7-year-old most likely has developed, but a 5-year-old most likely has not, is:
a. changing directions while dribbling a basketball.
b. jumping rope consistently and rhythmically.
c. running forward and changing direction when a whistle blows.
d. singing and dancing at the same time.
Ques. 4In general, one of the best indicators that children are ready to learn to read is when children:
a. are able to name the letters of the alphabet.
b. have parents who read to them regularly.
c. spontaneously select a book and recite the story from memory.
d. understand that printed symbols carry meaning.
Ques. 5Kindergarten-age children are usually able to use pragmatic language to:
a. inform, persuade, and entertain a listener.
b. participate actively and appropriately in conversations.
c. tell and retell stories in a logical order.
d. use eye contact to help keep a conversational partner interested.
Ques. 6Examining the multiple interactions among neighbors, teachers, peers, and family members is a study at the level of the:
a. Microsystem
b. Mesosystem
c. Exosystem
d. Macrosystem
Ques. 7Primary outcomes of out-of-school programs include:
a. Care and supervision
b. Socialization and recreation
c. Academic enrichment
d. All of the above
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