Module 3 Review

1) The different areas of developmental (physical, emotional, etc.) are called:

2) A skill that should be accomplished by a certain age and is a marker of development is called a:

3) Brain connections (or synapses) are automatic and not effected by the environment.

4) Which of the following will NOT enhance brain development in young children?

5) Executive functions can be limited by toxic stress.

6) Child development is:

7) Temperament refers to characteristics that change with developmental stage.

8) Why are secure and consistent relationships important for child development?

9) Developmentally appropriate practice can best be defined as individually- and age-appropriate.

10) You can’t spoil a baby by holding him/her, or responding quickly to her cues.

11) Which is not a temperamental type:

12) The effects of toxic stress can be buffered by a caring and consistent caregiver.

13) A red flag is best described as:

14) Brain connections (or synapses) are strengthened when left alone and pruned away when overused.

15) Which is not a domain of development?

16) Executive functions are called the “air traffic control center” of the brain and are located in the prefrontal cortex.

17) Developmental milestones:

18) A continuum is a range or progression.

19) According to the Child Care Center Licensing Guidebook, infants are children under three years of age.

20) Which of these types of stress adversely affect early brain development?