Exam Preview for 31725: CDA Credential - Infant and Toddler, Part 1

CDA Credential - Infant and Toddler, Part 10

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1. When children are sitting at a table, which position should be avoided? Feet flat on ground or surface Dangling feet so they can move 90 degrees at the hips 90 degrees at the knees
2. What is the leading cause of preventable death and injury in the US? Drowning Burns Choking Road injuries
3. What age is it generally OK for children to eat small, round, or hard foods (examples: cheese sticks, marshmallows, hard candies)? 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years
4. Expansion is a technique that early childhood professionals can use to model which of the following? Proper etiquette at meal time More complex language and communication Safety on the playground How to use crayons appropriately
5. What does research indicate that too many primary colors in a classroom can do? Positively impacts children's behavior and learning May negatively impact children's behavior and learning Has absolutely no impact on children in any way Makes children act or behave in a subdued manner
6. Why is using a variety of textures (i.e., woven placemats, wicker baskets, ribbons, yarn) in early childhood learning environments important? Texture is pretty Texture increases children's visual, spatial, and physical skills Textural elements are overstimulating Textural elements are more cost effective
7. What is the definition of trauma? An event that harms us physically or emotionally A deeply distressing or disturbing experience A crime A really scary event that only happens in childhood
8. In what ways does trauma impact learning? Trauma causes kids to hate learning. Trauma makes parents pull their kids out of school. Trauma causes the amygdala to activate and the hippocampus to shut down. Trauma causes teachers to be triggered.
9. What are some behaviors we might see if a student is impacted by trauma? Easily distracted Attendance issues Afraid of loud noises Any of the above
10. What is self-regulation? Being triggered but then calming yourself down How we respond to our colleagues The ability to see yourself in a mirror An internal (individual/self) response to change