CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 3: Human Development Practice Exam

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• Which pair of theories comprises classic conditioning approaches studied in behaviorism?
• Which is one of the four recognized attachment patterns identified by Mary Ainsworth?
• Do early attachment patterns tend to show continuity into later development?
• The idea that imitation and rehearsal are powerful tools for learning is captured by which phrase?
• Secure self-regulation in children is associated with which outcome?
• What term best describes the purposeful process by which a person generates logical and coherent ideas, evaluates situations, and reaches conclusions?
• Which of the following are characteristics of physical abuse?
• California law defines child abuse as including which of the following?
• Which term describes Kohlberg's stage where morality is based on external consequences and direct rewards?
• Functional play is characterized by which of the following?
• Piaget quantified the conceptual-learning process, suggesting that there are predictable and orderly developmental accomplishments. Children can be tested at each stage to verify their level of cognitive understanding.
• Which attachment concept describes the infant using the caregiver as the secure base to explore the environment?
• Conservation is best described as which of the following statements?
• Which term describes the ability to think about one's own thinking?
• In Bandura's theory, who are considered potential role models for students?
• Which theory posits eight intelligences including linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, naturalistic, existential?
• An internalized set of rules influencing the feelings, thoughts and behavior of an individual in deciding what is right and wrong.
• Which term means focusing on a single piece of information at a time while disregarding others?
• Which of the following is a recommended teaching practice?
• What is an example of a mediator in Vygotsky's theory?
• Under California law, which statement best describes abuse?
• Which psychologist proposed that children progress through predictable, orderly stages of cognitive development and strive for equilibrium?
• Under California law, which reporting requirement applies to teachers who suspect child abuse?
• Which disability is described as a perceptual difficulty in processing auditory information, often leading to appearing lost or confused?
• Teratogens are environmental agents that can cause abnormalities in a fetus and pose the greatest danger during which stage of prenatal development?
• Which attachment style commonly includes 'Push away those who try to get close'?
• Rough-and-tumble play is most associated with which developmental benefit?
• Rough-and-Tumble play primarily supports which development area?
• Which level of Kohlberg's moral development is characterized by conformity to social norms and concern for peers' opinions?
• Skinner's operant conditioning research frequently employed which animal?
• What is the primary reason teachers should be familiar with signs and symptoms of child abuse?
• In Erikson's Stage 5 (Identity vs Identity Confusion), which scenario most likely leads to identity confusion?
• Operant conditioning is best described as learning through modifying consequences to shape behavior.
• According to Bandura, learning in childhood occurs through which of the following?
• Which statement best describes Piaget's view of children's learning?
• Which belief aligns with Anxious-Resistant attachment?
• Under what conditions must a teacher report abuse?
• Which of the following is a classic example of positive reinforcement in the classroom?
• Which concept refers to the belief in one's own ability to succeed?
• Which statements describe the nature of an Anxious-Avoidant infant?
• Which test is the modern descendant of the first successful intelligence test and measures general intelligence and four factors including verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, spatial reasoning, and short-term memory?
• Which term describes the difference between a child's current ability and their potential ability with instruction?
• Which type of play begins during infancy and involves repetition of sensorimotor actions?
• Which disorder is marked by inattention and hyperactivity, sometimes with inattentiveness only (ADD)?
• Who developed the Strange Situation procedure to assess attachment?
• Which characteristic is listed under the Easy temperament in the material?
• Two other possible impacts on fetal development mentioned relate to maternal diet of what two items?
• Which term describes the ability to reverse mental operations?
• Scaffolding in Vygotsky's theory is best described as?
• Two additional possible impacts on fetal development relate to which dietary components?
• Which of the following is NOT a common warning sign of child abuse?
• Description of temperament is based on which set of terms?
• In Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development, what best describes it?
• Which Piagetian concept describes a child's ability to use symbols, such as words or images, to represent objects not present?
• According to the material, which statement reflects ADHD prevalence among genders?
• Which of the following is emphasized as a component of scaffolding?
• Which statement best describes Rough-and-Tumble play?
• How many categories of abuse are described in the warning signs section?
• Which type of play is described as continuing throughout life?
• Gardner argues that intelligence and talent are two different things.
• Which stage is described by the phrase 'Finding out who they are, what they are all about, where they are going in life'?
• What is the IQ range described for mental retardation in the source material?
• During middle childhood, which gender tends to have stronger fine motor skills?
• Which statement is NOT true about pretend or imaginative play?
• Why is it necessary for teachers to be familiar with signs and symptoms of child abuse?
• Which term refers to the inborn traits that influence how a child approaches the world?
• Which of the following is a documented impact of maternal nicotine exposure during pregnancy?
• Which attachment type is indicated by signs of insecurity and disorientation in the infant?
• Which concept explains 'what the child can do with help' versus 'what the child can do on their own'?
• What type of play involves using objects to create or construct something?
• Which describes a Difficult temperament?
• Chomsky argued that language is inborn and there are infinite sentences.
• Which stage is characterized by abstract reasoning and hypothetical thinking?
• Which option is NOT a component of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?
• What is a schema in Piaget's theory?
• According to Vygotsky, language plays a central role in learning by...
• Which coping approach is recommended for abused children?
• Which theorist argued language development is shaped by inborn structures and posited an infinite number of sentences?
• Which type of play is associated with following rules and typically emerges in later childhood?
• Play is a social activity that contributes to development in which domain?
• Infants learn about their environment primarily through which process during Piaget's sensorimotor stage?
• Teachers should recognize warning signs of abuse to report to authorities. Which action best reflects this responsibility?
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is associated with which of the following outcomes?
• Involves a given set of rules and declines around age 12 usually replaced with organized sports.
• Which of the following are commonly listed teratogens?
• Which term refers to temporary support by a more knowledgeable other to help a child master a task?
• During adolescence, which group shows rapid development of large motor strength?
• Secure attachment is fundamental to a child's ability to regulate what?
• Assimilation is best described as which of the following?
• Which statement reflects an educational implication of children's moral development?
• The practice of guiding learning through structured support and gradually transferring responsibility is known as?
• Which behavior characterizes secure attachment regarding caregiver absence?
• Transference in the classroom refers to which phenomenon?
• Play activities primarily contribute to which social outcome?
• Which attachment style is described as 'Relatively comfortable with others'?
• Rough-and-Tumble play is most popular during which developmental period?
• Drawing conclusions from specific examples to make a general conclusion, even when the conclusion is not accurate, is called what?
• Most children fall into how many basic temperament groups?
• Which sequence correctly lists Piaget's four stages of cognitive development in order?
• Which concept describes the drive to achieve a stable balance toward effective adaptations?
• Which area is NOT typically included in the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children?
• During ages 2–6, what is attributed to the decrease in weight?
• During prenatal development, which stage lasts from approximately 2 to 8 weeks?
• Which attachment style is labeled 'Disorganized-Disoriented'?
• Play therapy helps children feel less threatened by allowing expression in which form?
• In infancy, how do boys and girls compare in weight and height?
• What does potential performance mean in Vygotsky’s terms?
• The ability to deduce the relationship between two objects from their relationships to a third object is called what?
• Which option is NOT listed as a category in the warning signs of abuse?
• Regarding warning signs of abuse, which statement is accurate?
• Which factor influences how children respond to moral dilemmas?
• Which form of play is defined by following agreed-upon rules and tends to appear in later childhood?
• Secure attachment is associated with which expectation about caregiver availability?
• A key component of behavior modification in the classroom is to do what with the environment?
• Which of the following is NOT a standard temperament category?
• Which theorist proposed the idea that every function in a child's cultural development appears twice—first between people, then within the child?
• Which guideline correctly reflects a recommended teacher practice regarding play?
• The Bobo doll experiments are often cited as evidence for which learning mechanism?
• What term describes the temporary support provided by a teacher or older peer to help a child master a task?
• Accomodation is best described as which of the following?
• Which is a recommended teaching practice according to temperament theory?
• Which concept describes the support provided by a more knowledgeable other to help a learner perform tasks beyond their independent ability?
• According to Vygotsky, cognitive growth is a shared process involving social interaction and guidance. Which statement best describes this idea?
• Vygotsky's sociocultural theory suggests classrooms should prioritize which aspects?
• Which statement about Rough-and-Tumble play is true?
• A child with coordination difficulties and frequent clumsiness may have which disability?
• Development is influenced by factors from both heredity and environment; maturation contributes to typical changes, and individual differences tend to increase with age. Which phrase best captures this idea?
• Which psychologist is associated with behaviorism and the Little Albert study?
• Constructive play is best described as activities involving building and problem solving.
• Which term describes conditioning based on consequences to strengthen or weaken behavior?
• In the Preoperational Stage, which combination of features best describes children’s thinking?
• What term best describes learning by watching others and then imitating their behavior?
• Which theorist argued that children actively construct their knowledge through social interaction and culture?
• A teacher recognizes that a child's learned experiences can account for later behavior patterns. Which statement best captures this idea?
• Which theorist is associated with language development being influenced by social interactions and private speech to support self-regulation?
• Which description captures Secure Attachment?
• By age 10–12, height and weight are similar, but what about motor skills?
• Which age group is described by birth to 2 years?
• Which level of Kohlberg's moral development is described as morality judged by abstract principles rather than existing rules?
• In Erikson's Stage 4, persistent feelings of incompetence and unproductiveness are most likely to result in which outcome?
• What is a key role of attachment in child development?
• Ages 4 to 10, in which children obey because parents tell them to and fear consequences, correspond to Kohlberg's stage in which rewards and punishments dominate moral thinking.
• Which term describes the ability to order objects along a dimension?
• Which statement best describes the role of repetition in learning under classical conditioning?
• Disorganized-Disoriented Attachment is characterized by which of the following?
• What is a key aim of professional treatment and intervention for abused children?
• Operant conditioning posits that behavior is determined by what?
• Which IQ test is designed for school-age children and assesses vocabulary, knowledge, memory, and spatial comprehension?
• Which term describes the inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and others'?
• Role of adults in Vygotsky's theory?
• Play is critical to which type of advancement in children?
• Which learning disability is characterized by substandard reading achievement due to difficulty processing symbols and may involve reversing words?
• Which concept central to Vygotsky’s theory is often linked to play and learning?
• A hallmark of functional play is which characteristic?
• Which theorist proposed psychosocial development through a series of crises, such as trust versus mistrust and autonomy versus shame?
• What is the central idea of temperament theory?
• Which statement best describes temperament?
• Which concept refers to recognizing that objects continue to exist even when not visible?
• What is the name of Sternberg's theory that includes analytical, creative, and practical intelligence?
• Behavior modification is best described as altering the environment to produce a more favorable outcome.
• Class management is more successful when temperaments of students are kept in mind.
• Self-efficacy refers to?
• Which statement best describes gross motor development in middle childhood?
• The term for significantly sub-average intelligence with adaptive behavior deficits (IQ 0-70) is what?
• Which stage is described as Birth to 2 years, in which infants learn through sensation and movement?
• Where can more information about abuse and its prevention be obtained?
• Which outcome is a potential impact of prenatal alcohol exposure?
• What is a primary goal of behavior modification in the classroom?
• Which statement describes infancy gender growth differences?
• Adolescence athletics is associated with which potential issue?
• Which stage follows the Preoperational Stage, where children begin to think logically about concrete events?
• Which statement reflects Bandura's Social Learning Theory?
• Which statement describes how reinforcement operates in the classroom?
• In early childhood, which statement about body composition is accurate?
• Which of the following is a recommended guideline for teachers to support students with learning disabilities?
• What concept describes the range of tasks a child can perform with help but cannot yet perform independently?
• Intelligence is defined as mental quality consisting of the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations. Which term best fits this definition?
• Piaget's theory suggests that instruction should be developmentally appropriate and allow for discovery; thus teachers should tailor experiences to the learner's current cognitive level.
• Pretend or Imaginative play is most characteristic of which developmental period?
• Trust vs. Mistrust occurs during infancy to the first year and sets stage for lifelong expectations about the world.
• The Strange Situation is used to identify patterns of early attachment between infant and caregiver. What is one outcome of this assessment?
• Which learning concept emphasizes predictable outcomes through repetition and reinforcement?
• Which attachment style is marked by skepticism about trying new things and belief that others can't be trusted?
• Slow-to-warm-up temperament is characterized by
• What term describes the distance between a child's actual performance and their potential performance?
• Pretend or imaginative play involves which of the following?
• Which factor can boost self-esteem during adolescence when peers approve of successes?
• Which virtue corresponds to Erikson's stage 'Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt'?
• Vygotsky’s framework views learning as...
• Which attachment pattern is characterized by anxiety about closeness and fear of abandonment?
• Which Piagetian stage is characterized by thinking about concrete objects and conservation?
• Who developed the temperament theory?
• Which statement best reflects Scaffolding?
• Which statement best reflects the educational implications of psychosocial development in the classroom?
• Who conducted early research into classical conditioning by conditioning dogs with ringing bells and saliva?
• Which term refers to the belief that non-living objects have lifelike qualities?
• The conventional level of Kohlberg is typically associated with concern for peers' opinions and conformity to social norms. Which age range best describes this level?
• A good way to evaluate a child's body fat is to review their _____.
• Which term describes the ability to classify objects into hierarchical categories?
• Which type of play involves transforming symbols into make-believe and helps imagination?
• What are the three stages of Kohlberg's moral development?
• What is the role of parents in language development according to teachers?
• How much do children typically grow per year during middle childhood?
• What should teachers do if they observe signs of abuse?
• Which statement best describes the long-term influence of early attachment patterns?
• Why are children considered especially vulnerable in abuse situations?
• In Erikson's Stage 5, failing to make the identity transition may result in what?
• Which describes the 'nature of the child' for Anxious-Resistant attachment?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between guided practice and independent performance?
• Which of the following is listed as a form of emotional maltreatment?
• The embryonic stage of prenatal development lasts roughly which weeks?
• Which sign is associated with sexual abuse?
• Which outcome characterizes a child in Erikson's Stage 4 (Industry vs Inferiority) as leading to low self-esteem?
• Rough-and-tumble play is replaced around what age by practice play and organized sports?
• Formulating a specific hypothesis from a general theory is best described as which type of reasoning?
• Which scenario best illustrates goodness of fit?
• What term describes Piaget's idea of seeking cognitive balance between assimilation and accommodation?
• What happens when proper guidance is provided within the Zone of Proximal Development?
• Which type of play involves making-believe and imaginative scenarios?
• Which attachment pattern is characterized by the infant becoming anxious before the caregiver leaves and is upset during their absence?
• Which attachment style shows 'Infant shows insecurity and signs of being disoriented'?
• This is the ability of a child to arrange objects in logical progression.
• According to Vygotsky, imaginary play is considered real by children.
• Children of abuse often have trouble adapting to school. Which of the following is a commonly observed sign?
• Which factor can increase the likelihood of a child becoming violent after exposure to media?
• Which Piagetian stage begins around age 11 and enables hypothetical deductive reasoning?
• Who is the pioneer of operant conditioning famous for using an apparatus to study reinforcement schedules on pigeons and rats?
• Where can teachers or the public obtain more information about abuse prevention?
• Which statement best describes temperament categories?
• Teratogens are defined as environmental agents that can cause abnormalities by disrupting the formation of which structures?
• During which age range does Erikson's stage 'Initiative vs. Guilt' occur?
• Postconventional morality is best described as morality judged by abstract principles even if they conflict with society's rules.
• Cultural diversity in a child's home environment can influence how they respond to secure relationships.
• What characterizes Slow-to-warm-up temperament?
• Which of the following is listed as a type of child maltreatment?
• Which group is noted as having especially poor diets?
• In Anxious-Resistant attachment, what may occur upon caregiver's return?
• What is a key takeaway for teachers from Bandura's theory regarding media influences?
• Transference in educational settings refers to which phenomenon?
• Goodness of fit refers to:
• What is a core implication of secure attachment for a child's development?
• Which perspective emphasizes learning that occurs through observation and experiences in the child's environment, including Bandura's social learning theory and Vygotsky's sociocultural approach?
• Which statement about the standard temperament categories Easy, Difficult, and Slow-to-Warm-Up is accurate?
• BMI stands for what measure?
• Which classroom strategy aligns with making the world orderly and predictable to support learning?
• Which term describes the match between a child's temperament and environmental demands?
• In practice, a teacher using Vygotsky's principles would most likely...
• Which of the following is a common teratogen?
• Tag, chasing, wrestling.
• What percentage of children have an Easy temperament?
• What behavior is observed upon reunion in Anxious-Avoidant attachment?
• By age 18, boys are taller and heavier by roughly how much?
• Which developmental period is characterized by puberty and growth spurts?
• Classical conditioning is best described as learning through forming associations between stimuli and responses.
• According to guidelines for teachers, which arrangement helps reduce disruption from a hyperactive student?
• When does imagination begin?
• In discussing nutrition and obesity, which pair of nutrients are consumed in excess by US children?
• How does maternal age relate to birth complications according to the material?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of neglect?
• The Bobo doll experiments demonstrated that children imitate aggressive behavior after observing adults. Which option reflects this?
• Children transform symbols into make-believe play also pretending.
• Which is a warning sign of physical abuse?
• During infancy, which term describes the idea that infants view themselves as the center of their universe?
• Which concept emphasizes the provision of help that leads to higher performance and is gradually removed?
• Which attachment pattern is associated with avoidance of closeness and emotional distance?
• Children mentally connect specific experiences, whether or not there is a causal relationship, using which type of reasoning?
• The home environment influences much of a child's _____.
• Which belief is typical of securely attached children about others?
• Which testing accommodation is suggested for students with learning disabilities?
• Which term refers to the logical principle that if A relates to B and B to C, then A relates to C?
• Which type of play begins in infancy and involves sensorimotor movements manipulating objects to receive pleasure?
• According to Bandura's social learning theory, how do children learn aggression?
• Which theory emphasizes cognitive development through cultural tools and social interaction?
• Which practice supports positive body image in adolescence?
• At around age 12, which statement is reported about height and weight differences between genders?
• What is the goal of temperament-informed teaching for classroom management?
• Which type of reasoning involves forming hypotheses and testing implications?
• In Erikson's theory, Turning Points refer to what?
• Which concept describes the understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in appearance?
• Which belief aligns with the idea that a child's early experiences can influence later behavior patterns?
• What term refers to the collective inborn traits that shape a child's approach to the world?
• Teachers should recognize language development as multifaceted, including which components?
• Diets of minority families and socioeconomically deprived children are especially _____.
• What is a key role for teachers in abuse prevention?
• Which statement describes Anxious-Avoidant in terms of trust and closeness?
• What does the term 'goodness of fit' describe?
• Which of the following is a sign of neglect?
• Disorganized-Disoriented Attachment in children is best described by which pattern?
• Which type of play uses objects to make something new?
• Which term describes the belief that thoughts can cause events regardless of a causal connection?
• Which guideline supports using play to release physical energy?
• Which attachment pattern describes an infant that readily separates from the caregiver and actively avoids the parent upon return?
• What health trajectory is associated with overweight in childhood?
• How can teachers help children according to temperament theory?
• Which of the following are essential elements of scaffolding?
• Which form of play is associated with transforming symbols into make-believe play?
• Which psychologist is associated with Disorganized-Disoriented Attachment?
• Observing and modeling others' behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions influences children's development through what mechanism?
• What is the central issue of Erikson's stage 'Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt'?
• What percentage of children are described as Easy temperament?
• Environmental manipulations, such as culture influence temperament.
• During Piaget's Preoperational Stage (ages 2-7), children are typically not yet capable of which skill?
• Which option is NOT an implication of operant conditioning in education?
• In development, social interactions with adults and peers who provide help are crucial for advancing learning. Which option describes this?
• The greatest danger from teratogens occurs during which period?
• It is believed that children will acquire English even when the home language is the only language spoken at home. True or False?
• Erikson's stage 'Industry vs. Inferiority' is associated with which virtue?
• Which of the following is a sign of neglect?
• Which act guarantees a free, appropriate public education for all children with disabilities?
• The child uses words and images to form mental representations to remember objects without being physically present.
• Drugs as prenatal teratogens can influence fetus through which factors?
• Toddlers and preschoolers use objects to make something.
• The distinction between 'what a child can do with help' and 'what a child can do alone' is captured by which concept?
• By understanding Piaget's stages of cognitive development, teachers can avoid presenting material in the classroom that is beyond the child's cognitive ability.