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Typical Child Development, Birth through Five

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1.  According to Children's Medical Services, typical development is defined by which of the following?
  1. The slow progression of by which a child changes as they grow
  2. By acquiring knowledge, behavior, and sensory processing
  3. The natural progression by which a child changes as he grows acquiring and refining knowledge, behavior and skill
  4. None of the above
2.  What is the name of the comprehensive health guidelines for well-child care developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics?
  1. Bright Scholars
  2. Bright Futures
  3. Future Children
  4. Future Scholars
3.  Which of the following is not typical development for a 4- to 7-month-old?
  1. Finds partially hidden objects
  2. Moves eyes in the direction of the sound
  3. Rolls both ways
  4. Waves "bye-bye"
4.  The following is typical fine motor development for what age: builds a 2-4 cube tower, spontaneous scribbles, takes off shoes, and uses spoon accurately?
  1. 4 - 7 months
  2. 8 - 12 months
  3. 1 - 2 years
  4. 2 - 3 years
5.  Which is not typical speech and language development for a 2-year old?
  1. Begins to understand the concept of time
  2. Asks for items by name
  3. Participates in simple conversations
  4. Answers "what and where" questions
6.  Which age group possesses the following gross motor skills: rides a tricycle independently, walks on a balance beam, hops on one foot, and uses a slide independently?
  1. 1 year
  2. 2 years
  3. 3 years
  4. 4 years
7.  Arranging trips to the zoo, letting the child set up obstacle courses, and setting up a non-competitive kickball game are appropriate activities for what age group?
  1. 2 years
  2. 3 years
  3. 4 years
  4. 5 years
8.  Which is not typical social-emotional development for a 4-year old?
  1. Explores gender roles and community helper roles
  2. Says"no" to adult's requests
  3. Chooses friends
  4. Respects authority but may still test boundaries
9.  Which of the following is not typical development for a 5-year old?
  1. Names upper and lowercase letters
  2. Can manage feelings and emotions
  3. Creative and enthusiastic problem solvers
  4. Has frequent temper tantrums
10.  Who should a parent contact if they feel their child is not typically developing?
  1. Pediatrician
  2. Early Intervention Specialist
  3. Teacher
  4. Neurologist

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