A developmentally appropriate infant-toddler program is based on knowledge of the children's
a. All of these choices are correct.
b. physical abilities.
c. social abilities.
d. cognitive abilities.
Question 2An enabling environment for an infant:
a. encourages the infant to respond and adapt to environmental experiences by helping the baby regulatebiological rhythms
b. discourages the child from attachment
c. discourages independent responses
d. encourages a sense of control in the caregiver
Question 3The stage during which children taste, touch, look at, and smell whatever they come into contact with was named the sensorimotor period by
a. Piaget.
b. Erikson.
c. Freud.
d. Montessori.
Question 4What is the role of the general practitioner when the infant or toddler has special needs?
a. Accurately describe the condition or behavior of the child in order to refer the child for further assessment.
b. Seek permission from the parents to refer the child to a specialist.
c. Cooperate in the implementation of the IFSP.
d. All of the above
Question 5A five-year-old with severe disabilities:
a. should not be included in a typical kindergarten
b. should be using materials that are appropriate for his or her developmental age
c. should be encouraged to act like a typical five-year-old
d. should be using materials and exploring environments that are typical for all five-year-olds
Question 6Creativity is defined in Chapter 4 as
a. using a variety of materials.
b. being able to draw a recognizable object.
c. a unique way of reacting to a situation.
d. the ability to stay within the lines in a coloring book.
Question 7Multicultural emphasis in a quality program includes:
a. respecting different needs and value systems of children and families
b. practicing culturally sensitive communications
c. celebrating family uniqueness including ethnic, linguistic, and racial differences
d. 'respects different needs and value systems of children and families and developing programs that areculturally competent
e. developing programs that are culturally competent and are supportive of difference.