Developmentally Appropriate Practices True or False

8. An "active listener" uses open-ended questions to stimulate a child's thinking skills.

6. Empathy is the best described as having the ability to understand other's feelings.

11. Piaget's theory explains how children interact with the environment to construct knowledge.

10. Young children ages 3-5 require a limited amount of experiences to optimize learning.

14. The High/Scope approach to resolving conflict includes staying until the problem is solved

1. When disciplining a child, it is okay to embarrass or humiliate them in front of others

19. Developmentally Appropriate Practice is made up of 2 parts.

5. Having materials ready will help eliminate behavioral problems when transitioning to areas.

4. Autistic children may become overstimulated, causing them to exhibit unacceptable behavior.

2. Play is important because it provides a release of emotions for them.

12. In Erikson's theory, children should not be encouraged to explore their environment,

13. Quality child care has the potential to positively affect young children.

20. Manipulation of materials by itself does not constitute active learning.

15. Being inconsistent is the number one rule when planning your daily routine or schedule.

16. A quick way to remember Developmentally Appropriate Practice is "Ages and Stages".

7. Children always understand what they did wrong when you ask them to apologize for actions.

17. An example of an open ended question is "Do you like apples or oranges?"

18. According to Garvey, play involves active participation and is voluntary (chosen freely).

9. Learning centers, room arrangement, routines and toy are developmentally appropriate.

3. Parents are allowed to spank their own children in the child care facility.