Preliminary Board Exam in Child and Adolescent Development Part 1

When Anton was 5 months old, he looked at a train, but when his view of the train was blocked, he did not search for it. Now that he is 9 months old, he does search for it, reflecting his development on the concept of _____.

Which statement BEST resolves the nature-nurture controversy?

Lemuel, a 7-year-old boy, was asked by his teacher to tell which is greater between 3 and 4.Lemuel had to count on his fingers for him to answer. What condition is afflicting Lemuel based on his response?

Research confirms that student’s motivation is affected by his/her socio-cultural background. Which of the following observations affirms this finding?

Social behaviorists and social cognitivists believe that learning is influenced by social interaction and interpersonal relations. With this in mind, a teacher must _____.

Miggy, a 2-year old boy, has manifestations of special needs. His parents decided to put him under Early Intervention Program. Under special education, what is mainly addressed by early intervention program for children with disabilities, ages 0 to 3 years old?

Which theory highly regards the adaption of teaching methods and strategies to the learner’s biological and developmental set of characteristics?

Based on Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory of Development, which of the following statements does NOT speak about “initiative vs. guilt”?

Which of the following characteristics is MOST LIKELY true to all teenagers or adolescents?

When children experience a chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes, impulsivity, these children are said to have special condition, known as _____.

Mrs. Mendoza is the homeroom adviser of Grade IV-Service. Of the following choices, which is generally expected of grade IV pupils?

“A child’s brain is unique and vastly different from one another.” Which of the following teaching practices below clearly violates the said principle of child development?

A large group of teachers in the Philippines sought for the abolition of the CPD(Continuing Professional Development) Law since it is only geared to benefit capitalists/corporations, and it imposes financial and logistical burdens on teachers and other professionals. Following Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development, this group belongs to which level?

Saint Teresa of Calcutta is a model of humility and service to mankind. She pledged her entire life to serving the sick and the very old. What level in Kohlberg’s Moral Development did St. Teresa achieve?

Joey, a 7-year-old girl, knows how to arrange objects or things according to weight, shape, color, or size. Joey, as a young learner, has already developed this concept if we refer to Piaget’s work.

In Piaget’s Cognitive Development, when a mother explains to the child that “cats, unlike dogs, do not bark,” the child is in the process of creating a new cognitive structure. What term did Piaget used to describe the child’s cognitive experience?

Erikson has emphasized the importance of developing the child’s industry, or else the child may develop inferiority to oneself. Which of the following situations indicates industry in the learning environment?

The following are the components of the definition of special education, EXCEPT:

Robert allowed his classmates to copy his homework so that he will appear more intelligent. He is said to be in Kohlberg’s stage of moral development.

Of the three parts of human personality or psyche, Sigmund Freud explained that is the first to emerge in the process of development.

When drug addiction happens to an individual, Freud explains that the _____.

As we grow, we also acquire new knowledge, experiences, and ideas. Piaget calls this process as _____.

Joshua was raised in a home where his parents are authoritative. Given this kind of upbringing, how will Joshua likely behave in class?

With reference to developmental milestones, which of the following manifests language development of an infant who is 0 to 6 months old?

If Teacher Myrna gives prime importance to her learners’ individual differences, which of the following teaching practices will she use?