One example of a small muscle would be located in the A. neck. B. wrist. C. arms. D. trunk. 2. What is the correct definition of the term self-acceptance? A. Looking to others for approval B. Trusting the judgment of others C. Having a sense that you can do things well D. Being able to complete an assigned task 3. The muscles that develop first in a child are those in the A. back. B. neck. C. toes. D. fingers. 4. By the time a child is in the fourth grade, A. he or she will tend to rely on parents more than ever. B. friendships have become less intense. C. peer group participation has become less important. D. rather strong friendships are developing. 5. The ability to recognize and distinguish shapes and forms, which is important for both art and reading activities, is called A. color conceptualization. B. hand-eye coordination. C. flexible thinking. D. visual acuity. 6. In terms of early childhood development, the term self-concept refers to A. a child's sense of participation in a group. B. a good feeling about oneself. C. a child's awareness of his or her own characteristics. D. the growth of a child's feelings. 7. During an art activity, three-year-old Maria is filling her paper with circles. What art developmental stage is she in? A. The early pictorial stage B. The controlled scribble stage C. The basic forms stage D. The later pictorial stage 8. One example of an activity that develops large-motor skills is A. pasting paper. B. clapping. C. clay modeling. D. cutting paper. 9. An art program that builds a child's sense of self-acceptance will A. require some part to be completed by the teacher. B. challenge a child beyond his or her abilities. C. have developmentally appropriate materials. D. require the teacher to select materials and the medium. 10. An art program that's developmentally appropriate and specifically planned for the age and ability levels of the children in it is called A. integrated. B. flexible. C. process-oriented. D. child-centered. 11. The term motor development refers to A. the ability to use one's hands to create something. B. learning how to perform activities like dancing in a group. C. the improvement of reading and language skills. D. growth in the ability to use one's own body. 12. An activity that specifically helps a child develop visual acuity is to A. pound and mold clay. B. mix paint colors for an art project. C. identify the shapes of various objects. D. paint with finger paints. 13. Which of the following terms refers to the development of muscles from head to toe (or top to bottom)? A. Proximodistal development B. Gross-motor development C. Cephalocaudal development D. Gross-to-fine motor development 14. What is an example of the best childhood predictor of adult adaptation? A. A child who learns to work well with others B. A child who is comfortable playing alone C. A child who will defend himself D. A child who can express his feelings 15. An individual way of drawing that's unique to each child is called a A. schema. B. basic form. C. symbol. D. portfolio. 16. Which one of the following art tools would be best for a child in the scribble stage? A. Felt-tip marker B. Tempera paint C. Lead pencil D. Crayon 17. Which one of the following statements about developmental levels is correct? A. Development levels apply to math and language learning, but not to art. B. Each age level has an exact pattern of development. C. Each child follows a different growth pattern. D. Teachers know what to expect next in a child's development. 18. In terms of early childhood development, the term social growth refers to A. a child's improvement in social studies. B. the child's growing awareness of his or her own characteristics. C. a child's growth as a member of a group. D. the growth of a child's feelings. 19. A good way for a teacher to build rapport with students is to A. avoid looking directly at any one child. B. use a different tone of voice when speaking with children. C. avoid dealing with children individually. D. listen to children as much as possible. 20. When a child is in the early basic forms stage of art development, the first form usually drawn is the A. circle or oval. B. square. C. rectangle. D. cross
1. The process of doing a creative art activity is so important because it allows children to A. pace themselves so they can complete projects on time. B. compete with others. C. express feelings. D. compare their work with others in their peer group. 2. One way to work with a child exhibiting violent play would be to A. ignore the behavior. B. encourage the child to engage in creative play. C. encourage the child to engage in imitative play. D. offer the child some toys so that he or she can act out feelings. 3. A cooperative art project is best tried with A. fifth graders. B. third graders. C. kindergartners. D. young preschoolers. 4. Free-form art activities are good exercises for children with _______ because they _______. A. physical impairments, call for the child to use his or her nondominant hand to hold the paper down. B. developmental delay, don't require hand-over-hand assistance C. visual impairments, allow the child to imagine success D. attention deficit disorder, hold the child's interest 5. After using hard pressure to create a crayon drawing, a child paints over and around the crayon marks with diluted tempera paint. This kind of drawing is called a A. variform picture. B. blended painting. C. crayon resist. D. crayon rubbing. 6. The type of play in which children use representational toys and pretend to do things adults do is called _______ play. A. dramatic B. cooperative C. solitary D. associative 7. Traced and cutout artwork should be discouraged because A. scissors are inappropriate tools for young children. B. there's little creative activity in this type of exercise. C. teachers have difficulty finding cutouts that apply to children of varying backgrounds and cultures. D. young children have difficulty using pencils. 8. Which of the following statements about free play and organized play is correct? A. Organized play involves materials and equipment; free play requires no materials. B. Free play is unplanned by adults; organized play is planned. C. Free play is solitary; organized play isn't solitary. D. Organized play is flexible; free play isn't flexible. 9. The attention span for a typical young preschooler between two and four years of age is _______ minutes. A. between 15 and 20 B. about 15 C. less than 10 D. between 20 and 25 10. When a child participates in group play, he or she can learn that not everyone behaves in the same way and that some behaviors are unacceptable. This type of play is therefore most important for the child's _______ growth. A. social B. physical C. cognitive D. emotional 11. According to the author of your textbook, play activities for children A. rarely help a child's muscles develop. B. must involve objects like toys or tools. C. are intrinsically, not externally, motivated. D. must result in a product of some kind. 12. Which of the following art materials is potentially unsafe for young children to use? A. Water-based white glue B. Permanent markers C. Vegetable dyes D. Wet potter's clay 13. A good example of an activity for a visually impaired child would be A. playing with puppets. B. drawing with chalk. C. painting. D. playing with clay or play dough. 14. Which of the following statements is true? A. Cultural differences don't affect play. B. Play should be transformed into work. C. Creative play increases a child's concept of others. D. Play varies with social class and culture. 15. The primary goal of all children's art activities is to A. experience the process of creating. B. expand a child's attention span. C. gain experience using a variety of materials. D. create a product from the experience. 16. A child who has just made a dog out of clay is exhibiting what learning style? A. Logic Smart B. Self Smart C. Picture Smart D. Word Smart 17. In the usual sequence of development, which of the following types of play is observed last in young children? A. Solitary play B. Cooperative play C. Associative play D. Parallel play 18. According to Piaget, the type of play that allows a child to fit reality to his or her own interests and knowledge of the world is _______ play. A. imaginative B. organized C. associative D. spontaneous 19. The type of student who will enjoy goal-oriented, individual projects that focus on feelings and dreams is _______ Smart. A. Picture End of exam B. Person C. Self D. Body 20. Alex is playing with blocks. He builds a tower with blocks of the same size and then makes a tower with blocks of different sizes. Through play, Alex is exhibiting A. physical growth. B. organized play. C. cooperative play. D. mental growth
