Development of a baby's brain in utero can be affected by

Development of a baby's brain in utero can be affected by
 
  a. a mother's level of stress.
 b. the nutritional status of the mother.
  c. exposure to toxins and drugs.
 d. all of these.

Question 2

The first step in managing diversity in the early childhood education environment is to
 
  a. invite parents to a potluck
 b. attend cultural fairs.
 c. examine your own cultural background and beliefs.
  d. value diversity.

Question 3

The statement that is least likely to clarify the perspective of a teacher who is preparing for cultural diversity?
 
  a. Is the family's cultural perspective on this issue different than mine?
 b. How does the family's cultural perspective relate to its care practices for the children?
 c. Do I understand this culture as well as I should?
 d. Are the policies of care particularly suited to one culture and not all?
 e. Have I attempted to understand the family's perspective and the complexity of the issues that may be present?

Question 4

The beginning point for the intricate pattern of development in the brain's communication system is _________, which are present at birth.
 
  a. neurons
 b. dendrites
  c. axons
 d. synapses

Question 5

The second step in preparing for cultural competence is for the teacher to
 
  a. value diversity.
 b. create a balance between the dynamics of difference.
 c. recognize his or her own cultural background, attitudes, beliefs, and guidelines for behavior.
  d. seek to acquire and increase knowledge about other cultures.

Question 6

The key to high-quality early childhood education is most likely to come from the
 
  a. physical environment, including supplies.
  b. teacher.
 c. parents' income.
 d. age of the child.

Question 7

To feel safe and secure, the five fundamental things a child needs from a teacher are structure, predictability, nurturance, consistency, and
 
  a. a nonjudgmental attitude.
  b. hope.
 c. a good sense of humor.
 d. nonpunitive limit setting.

Question 8

Poverty is more likely to affect children of color, as shown by the fact that 34 of poor children are ___________ and 39 of poor children are _______.
 
  a. African American; Hispanic and Native American
  b. Non-Hispanic white; Hispanic and Native American
  c. Hispanic and Native American; African American
  d. Hispanic alone; African American