According to Lev Vygotsky, private speech:

According to Lev Vygotsky, private speech:
 
  a. reveals that a child struggles with impulse control.
  b. reveals a developmental language delay.
  c. does not develop until middle or late adolescence.
  d. helps children regulate their thinking.

Ques. 2

What advice could you give to parents who want to make sure they are doing everything possible to promote their young child's language development?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Ques. 3

There is some research demonstrating that _______________ may have benefits for children from families with low educational levels who are behind in language and literacy skills.
 
  a. fantasy video games
  b. digital experiences in general
  c. multimedia storybooks
  d. electronic toys

Ques. 4

Lori wants to use the computer wisely with her young children. She begins by searching for studies about computer games for children. She is most likely to find that researchers believe:
 
  a. Computer usage by young children should involve practice drills with repetitive activities..
  b. Young children should work independently on computer activities to get a sense of their own progress.
  c. Computer games for young children should encourage exploration and problem solving.
  d. Computer usage by young children should promote multitasking and incorporate multimedia stimulation with sound and graphics.

Ques. 5

Which one of the following children is working within her zone of proximal development?
 
  a. Sopie tries to count to 100. She counts to three and then fills in number words at random.
  b. Cara tries to spell her name and gets stuck on the fourth letter until her sister prompts her with a clue about the sound of the letter.
  c. Paulina tries to ride a tricycle but her feet do not touch the pedals. Her dad gives her a push and she rolls without pedaling.
  d. Janet tries to sing play her favorite song on the piano. She places her hands on the keyboard and hits keys with all fingers at once.

Ques. 6

According to studies, what common effects associated with excessive TV watching are found in young children?.
 
  a. negative effects on creativity and language development
  b. positive effects on language development and sense of numbers
  c. negative effects on technical skill development
  d. positive effects on empathy for victims of violence

Ques. 7

Mr. LaGrange chose to enroll his child in Head Start because of the recent research showing that children who attend Head Start:
 
  a. increase their IQ by 19 points by age 5.
  b. are more likely to increase their vocabulary by 30 or more.
  c. are less likely to repeat a grade or be placed in special education.
  d. increase their scores on standardized tests by 30 or more.

Ques. 8

Ishmael's mother noticed that her child had a sudden sharp increase in the amount of time he can pay attention to her. Ishmael now can resist distractions and listen long enough to his mother's directions that he can fully understand and remember his routine of brushing teeth before bedtime. We can predict Ishmael is how old?
 
  a. 6 years old
  b. 5 years old
  c. 3 years old
  d. 9 years old

Ques. 9

Results from the NICHD Early Child Care Research Network studies uncovered complex correlations about the effects of experiences at home and in preschools on the development of cognitive processes of attention, memory, and planning. Which of the following correlations was found?
 
  a. quality of preschool significantly affects children's memory, attention, and planning skills..
  b. parents' behaviors are related to their children's memory and planning skill development.
  c. differences in planning skills among individual children are related to home and preschool environments.
  d. quality of home environment is not important for attention and memory skill development during the first three years of children's development.