Unit 4: Development from One to Three

When a toddler walks, he is exhibiting a fine motor skill.

What is another word for autonomy?

When you learn how to perform a physical skill, like kicking a ball, this is likely to become a permanent memory.

Children grow more quickly from ages one through three than they did in their first year of life.

Two-and-one-half year olds do best if they have the structure of a daily routine.

It is important that parents model good eating habits.

Another word for perception is imagination.

Which term names the modern study of the brain?

Which term refers to the ability to use clear, distinct speech?

What kind of toy is not appropriate for a one-year-old?

How do children learn to make good decisions?

By 3 1/2, most children have outgrown any fears, such as being afraid of the dark, that they may have had when younger.

Connections between axons and dendrites form pathways within the brain that allow us to think and performs tasks.

Eating a variety of foods from the five food groups is one way to practice good hygiene.

When sweet liquids such as milk and juices remain in the baby's mouth too long, they can do damage to the baby's teeth.

Which of these is not a cause for negativism?

If a two-year-old's having problems speaking clearly & distinctly, the child should be examined by a speech pathologist

It is important that parents correct a three-year-old when she mispronounces a word so she will learn to speak properly

An infant's positive feelings towards her parents are based on the fact that parents meet her physical needs.

What is the process of learning to get along with people in groups?

How should a child with speech difficulties by treated?

When a toddler walks by hanging onto pieces of furniture like coffee tables and chairs, the child is said to be cruising

Children begin understanding the concept of yesterday, today, and tomorrow when they are about two.

Which term names the ability of children to control their own behavior?

Children are more likely to express anger when they are tired or hungry.

A child should make his first trip to the dentist when he begins getting his permanent teeth.

As children mature, their ability to concentrate on a single task & block out other sensory information improves.

Another word for night terrors is nightmares.

What is the focus of reading readiness before age three?

One way of encouraging a child's imagination is to allow for unstructured time when a child can do whatever she pleases

As Toddlers begin to develop long-term memories, they are able to remember observations, such as whether they like cats.

One way of encouraging language development is to talk with children about what is happening around them.

What is an unexplained or illogical fear?

What kind of learning results from being taught, often by parents, other caregivers, or teachers?

Between ages two and three, a child's chest becomes larger in circumference than his head.

Most young children prefer the excitement of a changing routine rather than having the same schedule day after day.

If a child is unable to properly process the information she obtains from her senses, the child has sensory dysfunction.

Which term names the process by which the brain combines information taken in through the senses to make a whole?

Having an imaginary friend can help a three-year-old work through his negative feelings.

Children typically begin putting together two- or three- word sentences at about one year of age.

Being in a stimulating environment helps children to learn.

Which word means the ability to last?

Which word names anything that makes the environment dirty?

What is one suggestion to help ensure a child gets adequate sleep?

What is the most important consideration when choosing a child's toy?

While babies usually vary considerably in size, after their first birthdays, toddlers begin to show less size variation.

Which word means the skillful use of the hands and fingers?

What is the mental ability that involves using the imagination to produce original ideas?

One way of helping a child get ready is to read aloud to him everyday, for example at bedtime.

Which gross motor skill do most children first develop between the ages of 12 and 18 months?

How should a caregiver respond to a child's night terrors?

Most children go through specific cycles of emotional development.

Oneway a parent can reduce sibling rivalry is to not spend time alone with one child, but play withthe children together

What steps should a caregiver take first in setting limits for a toddler?

What kind of play do children engage in when they work together to act out events for a doll family?

Household items such as wooden spoons are often favorite toys for one-year-olds.

A child who understands how other people feel has empathy.

How long can a caregiver safely leave a young child alone in a bathtub?

If a preschooler tells a story that's untrue, it's important to correct the child so he does not lose touch w/reality.

Math readiness is something that cannot be taught by parents or caregivers.

If a child can use her hands and fingers skillfully, she is exhibiting dexterity.

What are synthetic fibers made from?

What are one- and two-year-olds called?

What shapes an individual's intelligence?

In healthy relationships, children seek the approval of their parents.

Children typically do not develop specific emotions, such as anger, until about age three.

If a child has begun experiencing separation anxiety, parents should avoid leaving him with others until he outgrows it.

What is the term for a child's releasing anger or frustration by screaming, crying, kicking, and pounding?

What is another term for baby teeth?

What is one acceptable way of expressing anger?

While both calcium & Vitamin D are important in building healthy teeth, only calcium is useful in building strong bones.

When Grace and Ella have a tea party in which they serve one another, they are engaging in parallel play.

Many three-year-olds are eager to help their parents.

The best way to avoid temper tantrums is to not give a child any choices, but tell her exactly what she must do.

Most children become self-centered at about two and one-half years of age.