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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A child's apprehension associated with separation from a parent or other caregiver






2. A person who provides direct care - supervision - and guidance to children in a child care facility - regardless of title or occupation.






3. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






4. Observing someone in his or her job.






5. Breathing disorder that may cause labored breathing - coughing and wheezing






6. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






7. When someone demonstrates how to appropriately complete a task - action or behavior.






8. To suggest - remind or assist.






9. A evaluation process by which a person meets a potential employer face to face.






10. Order of new movements - which depends on brain and nerve development.






11. Growth that occurs over a period of time






12. Space used by the children - not to include storage - kitchen - teacher areas -






13. Most visible type of abuse such as bites - burns - bruises - broken bones or other unexplainable non-accidental injuries






14. Diseases that can be spread to other people






15. Equipment - activities and guidance matched to the developmental characteristics and needs of each age group.






16. Type of guidance technique used to change child's behavior by offering another choice of an activity.






17. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






18. The Mississippi State Department of Health - responsible for granting licence to operate a child care center






19. Recording your opinions rather than facts as to why you believe a behavior is occurring.






20. Listening - then repeating what was said.






21. The written plan giving an overall view - vital to planning a balanced curriculum.






22. An assessment/observation tool used to show mastery of a list of items.






23. 'argued that when a childs actions have positive results - they will be repeated - continued negative results may end unwanted behavior'






24. The way children move through the classroom.






25. Workers who are self-employed or own their own business.






26. Five levels. Assumed human nature was good not bad - and we continually need to fulfill needs. Pyramid






27. Growth of body to include height - weight -coordination and balance






28. Extreme allergic reaction






29. Projected spending plan based on expected income and expenses.






30. Using outside factors such as room arrangement to promote desirable behavior in children






31. The manner of thinking - behaving - or reacting characteristic of a specific person






32. Training required for designated employees by MSDH annually to maintain licensure






33. A detailed account of behavior over a particular period of time.






34. Nonverbal actions expressed usually unconsciously by an individual including but not limited to facial expressions or gestures.






35. Developing from the center outward






36. Process of gradually learning to base one's behavior on personal beliefs of right or wrong






37. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behaviors also known as frequency chart.






38. How a child understands language






39. How information moves from one neuron to another






40. Collection of concepts - experiences and materials designed to meet developmental needs for a group of children






41. Developed the psychoanalytical theory. Anecdotal records - rating scales - checklist






42. Child birth to 12 months






43. Guarantees a child's records may only be released to parent or guardian






44. An agency responsible for providing public assistance programs to the populations they serve.






45. An injection of antigens given to a person to provide immunity from a certain disease






46. The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program provides performance-based training - assessment and credentialing for participants.






47. Moving from one activity to another






48. 'the process of memorizing using routine or repetition - often without full attention or comprehension.'






49. Issued when all conditions and requirements for licensure have been met. The licensure period may not last more than a year.






50. A degree earned after successfully completing a four year course of study at a university.

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