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Exploring Cognitive and Social-Emotional Development of Infants and Toddlers

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1.  According to the presenter, what does the frontal cortex of the brain control?
  1. Emotions
  2. Breathing
  3. Sleeping habits
  4. Complex thinking and problem solving
2.  During infancy and toddlerhood, young brains are profoundly affected by which of the following?
  1. How you greet a child
  2. The type of formula/milk they drink
  3. The presence or absence of experiences
  4. The number of hours they remain in your early care setting
3.  Which of the following is true about activities such as reading, singing, and talking?
  1. They are difficult to incorporate into daily activities
  2. They have the potential to strengthen the developing brain
  3. They do not stimulate the brain
  4. They are not essential to a young child's development
4.  Which of the terms below describes when infants start to understand that people and objects exist independently of them?
  1. Spatial awareness
  2. Memory
  3. Imitation
  4. Object permanence
5.  Which of the terms below describes when children understand the position of objects in relation to other objects?
  1. Spatial awareness
  2. Cause and effect
  3. Imitation
  4. Mental representation
6.  What do competencies in young children develop out of?
  1. Having a relationship with only one teacher during early childhood
  2. Staying at home with family instead of going to a child care center
  3. Trusting, nurturing, and responsive relationships
  4. Reading books daily
7.  How children connect, sympathize, and show concern for each other are examples of which of the following?
  1. Object permanence
  2. Healthy sense of self
  3. Memory
  4. Responsibility
8.  When children explore their own faces in the mirror, learn about gender and cultural messages what are they learning about?
  1. Personal identity
  2. Self-regulation
  3. Empathy
  4. Ability to share
9.  Which of the following was listed as an activity to promote social-emotional development?
  1. Counting objects
  2. Blowing bubbles
  3. Child and family photos
  4. Stacking blocks
10.  Which of the following can diminish feelings of anxiety and help children feel calm and relaxed?
  1. Circle time
  2. Social rules
  3. Resiliency
  4. Routines

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