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1
Which is not true regarding the emotional patterns of typical four-year-olds?
A)They often cannot separate reality from fantasy.
B)They prefer to see themselves as separate individuals.
C)They are most comfortable having things done for them.
D)They like to play with language and try out funny sounds and words.
2
Which is not true regarding the emotional patterns of typical six-year-olds?
A)They are apt to feel confused and agitated more often.
B)They are emotional hurt easily, and crave praise and approval.
C)They are at their best behavior with their parents.
D)They experience stronger emotions, both negative and positive.
3
What is the most common cause of anger in four- to six-year-old children?
A)General frustration
B)Disagreements with parents or other caregivers
C)Being scolded or criticized
D)Disagreements with other children
4
Which is not an effective way to help children deal with their fears?
A)Listening to them talk about the fear and expressing understanding
B)Gently explaining that the fear is all in their imagination
C)Acting out scenes in which they face the fearful situation
D)Reading a book about a child who successfully faces a similar fear
5
What is the best way to help preschoolers develop self-confidence?
A)Give them plenty of praise and encouragement.
B)Give them opportunities to perform well.
C)Spend plenty of quality time with them.
D)Give them as much independence as possible.
6
What is a conscience?
A)The state of being awake and aware
B)A sense of guilt over one's actions
C)An inner sense of right and wrong that guides behavior
D)A small voice inside that judges your actions
7
What does it mean to "accentuate the positive" in working with children?
A)Placing emphasis on a child's positive behavior
B)Being firm and clear
C)Being cheerful and upbeat at all times
D)Reminding children to make good choices
8
Which is not a typical reason why young children might lie?
A)They do not actually realize they are lying.
B)They are afraid they will lose someone's love if they tell the truth.
C)They have heard a parent lying and think that it is OK to lie.
D)They have a serious emotional problem.
9
Which is not an example of a child exhibiting aggressive behavior?
A)The child forces a toy out of another child's hand.
B)The child angrily insults another child.
C)The child cries loudly after not getting a desired toy.
D)The child shoves another child to get in front of a line.
10
Do experts believe that competition plays a healthy role among children?
A)Yes, because supervised competition encourages children to do well
B)No, because any competition equates success with outdoing others.
C)Experts do not all agree on the issue of competition.
D)Yes, because it prepares children for the realities of the adult world.





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