Unit 2 Test * Outline

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Short Answer (Paragraphs)[15-20 marks]

True and False[15 marks]

Matching[9 marks]

Multiple Choice[21-26 marks]

Topics Covered

• Physical Development Fine Motor Skills Gross Motor Skills

• Dental Health

• Toddler Nutrition

• Toilet Training

• Intellectual Development

• Language Acquisition  

• Social Development Terrible Twos Personality Development

• Emotional Development Anxieties and Fears

Physical Development1. What is the difference between fine and gross

motor skills?

2. Compare the physical abilities of a 1-year old and a 3-year old.

3. When does a toddler lose its baby fat? Why?

4. At what rate does a toddler gain weight?

Dental Health1. Explain the rate in which toddler’s teeth grow.

2. What affects the dental health of young children? Give TWO examples of each.

3. Name THREE tips for good dental health of young children.

4. Explain the impact of food choices on toddler dental health.

Toddler Nutrition1. What does a 1-year old eat? How does this differ

from a 3-year old?

2. Should you be concerned if your toddler is a fussy eater? Explain.

3. What should you consider when planning a toddler’s daily food intake?

4. What is an example of a snack from each of the FOUR food groups?

Toilet Training1. When are toddlers prepared to toilet train?

2. Which toilet seat is best suited for toddlers? Explain.

3. Which is harder for children to learn – pee or poo (elimination)? Explain.

4. Why is nighttime training so challenging?

5. Name some strategies you could use to encourage potty training.

Intellectual Development1. What is the difference between object constancy

and object permanency?

2. When your toddler starts lying, what does this show in terms of their development?

3. Explain how nature and nurture affect I.D.

4. What is the difference between imitative and incidental, and directed learning?

5. Why should caregivers encourage curiosity and imaginative play?

Language Acquisition1. Explain the difference between

motherese/parentese and baby talk using examples.

2. Explain how language develops through the stages (i.e. begins with cooing).

3. Acquiring a new language can be especially challenging for an adult. Why?

4. How do deaf infants babble?

5. Explain the role of body language in communication with toddlers.

Social Development1. When do children begin sharing and taking

turns?

2. What behaviours do toddler display that indicate they are in their terrible twos? What are the reasons for their behaviour?

3. How can these behaviours be eased?

4. How does a placid child handle play situations differently from aggressive or sensitive toddlers?

Emotional Development1. What is the difference between negativism and

self-centredness?

2. How can you deal with temper tantrums effectively?

3. When do toddlers seem most insecure?

4. Name four anxieties toddlers experience.

5. How can you successfully deal with toddler fears and anxieties?