Exam 7: Designing Developmentally Appropriate Environments Inside and Out

Effective early childhood environments always have holiday decorations, pictures, posters, signs,crafts, and parents' notices covering the walls, and special rugs covering the floors with numbers,letters, and game patterns in bright colors.

Match each definition to the corresponding term. -Playscape

Adults should never tolerate a young child "telling" on another child who has misbehaved.

Match each definition to the corresponding term. -Corporal punishment

Child-directed activities allow children to work and play at their own ____________________.

Antisocial behavior is that which cooperates with, cares about, and helps others.

If changing a behavior does not work the first time, then it will never work.

Match each definition to the corresponding term. -Empathy

Antisocial behavior is cultivated through

How can you improve transition times?

What is the role of imitation in the development of prosocial behaviors?

Corporal punishment in early childhood care

Match each definition to the corresponding term. -Nurture

Describe the characteristics of a nurturing social environment.

Match each definition to the corresponding term. -Control of error

Smiles, warm hugs, and sincere interest let a child know that he or she is unconditionally____________________.

Encouraging children to compete with each other reduces cooperativeness.

In developmentally appropriate practice, consistent routines should not include

How can you promote prosocial behavior?

Children cannot learn discipline in a relaxed, playful atmosphere.