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Post-Test Ages & Stages of Child Development

1. True or False: Growth stages are only a guide; each child will grow and develop at their own pace.

2. The following are all stages of child development except: a. Preschool age b. Newborn c. Emotional d. School age

3. True or False: Once a child has learned a new skill such as toilet training,

he/she will never forget this skill.

4. True or False: The four types of growth and development are physical, intellectual, emotional and social.

5. An example of a newborn utilizing the “rooting reflex” is:

a. Grasping a finger tightly when inside of palm is touched b. Turning head toward stoke on cheek, opening mouth and sucking c. Throwing out arms, stretching legs and throwing head back d. Extending toes when soles of feet are stroked

6. True or False: In the infant stage of development, a child learns control of arm and leg movements.

7. True or False: Crying is the first level of communication by a newborn

and/or infant.

8. Intellectual development in the preschool stage includes: a. Saying “no” and “I do it myself” a lot b. Exploring objects by touching and putting them in mouth c. Concentrating on a task d. Using short sentences to carry on a conversation e. Both c and d

9. True or False: Toddlers play next to, rather than with other children.

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10. Puzzles, cutting and coloring activities would be appropriate for which age group?

a. School age b. Toddler c. Preschool age d. None of the above

11. True or False: A decrease in feelings of fear and an increase in feelings of

stress are common in school age children.

12. Learning math, reading and writing skills would be appropriate for which age group?

a. School age b. Toddler c. Preschool age d. None of the above

13. Replacement of baby teeth with permanent teeth normally happens in

which age group? a. School age b. Toddler c. Preschool age d. None of the above

14. Which age group may have fears (such as of the dark) and may not grasp

differences between fantasy and reality? a. School age b. Toddler c. Preschool age d. None of the above

15. Which age group may test new behaviors and observe results of their

actions while becoming easily frustrated? a. School age b. Toddler c. Preschool age d. None of the above