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True / False
1. Health is primarily a state of physical well–being.
a. True
b. False
2. An increasing number of children in the U.S. are experiencing food insecurity.
a. True
b. False
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3. Current definitions of health recognize that individuals must take a proactive role in reducing their risk of chronic
disease.
a. True
b. False
4. A teacher’s knowledge of developmental norms plays an important role in the prevention of children’s unintentional
injuries.
a. True
b. False
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5. Food provides nutrients that influence a child’s growth, development, and behavior.
a. True
b. False
6. During the first six months, an infant can be expected to grow as much as one inch in length per month.
a. True
b. False
7. Two-year-olds can be expected to play cooperatively with one another.
a. True
b. False
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8. Norms are skills that children should be able to demonstrate by a specific age.
a. True
b. False
9. Oral hygiene practices should be implemented once a child’s permanent teeth have erupted.
a. True
b. False
10. Children’s social-emotional competence can have a direct effect on their state of physical well-being.
a. True
b. False
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11. Children as young as 36 months are able to feed themselves without adult assistance.
a. True
b. False
12. A child who suffers from depression may be indecisive, exhibit uncontrollable anger and/or have difficulty sleeping.
a. True
b. False
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Multiple Choice
13. The current definition of health emphasizes the:
a. medical treatment and cure of disease
b. limits set by a person’s genetic makeup
c. interrelatedness of physical, mental, economic, cultural, and social well-being
d. toxic effects of environmental substances
14. Children who are born into poverty are more likely to:
a. have a shorter life expectancy
b. experience birth defects and serious medical conditions
c. experience a higher rate of learning and behavior problems
d. all answers are correct
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15. The most important reason for including health education in children‘s early education curriculum is to:
a. reduce the incidence of communicable disease in school settings
b. implement the results of the latest child research
c. engage families and hold them responsible for children‘s well-being
d. help children develop sound health habits and concepts at an early age
16. Measures taken to protect young children’s safety require an understanding of their:
a. likes and dislikes b. developmental stage and abilities
c. gender d. family background
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17. A child’s nutritional status affects:
a. behavior
b. energy and activity levels
c. resistance to infection
d. all answers are correct
18. The term heredity refers to:
a. transmission of genetic characteristics
b. inborn temperament and developmental abilities
c. psychological influences on health
d. social factors, such as poverty, child abuse, and air pollution that affect health status
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19. Teachers influence children’s mental health in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
a. accepting each child as an individual
b. showing consistency in the setting and enforcement of classroom standards
c. giving in to children’s requests, demands, and desires
d. providing classroom experiences that are relevant to children’s interests and ability level
20. Neural connections form as the result of:
a. heredity
b. biological maturation
c. daily experiences
d. physical activity
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21. Which of the following statements most accurately describes “normal” growth and development of the preschool
child?
a. It occurs at a uniform rate for all children. b. Each individual follows a unique pattern.
c. It is a simple and predictable process. d. It has limited effect on behavior.
22. The (CHIP) program makes low-cost health insurance available to income-eligible families:
a. Children’ Health Insurance b. Coordinated Health Investment
c. Certified Health Insurers d. Cooperative Health Indemnity
23. Mental illness is a leading health problem that may develop as the result of:
a. negative self-concept
b. living in a dysfunctional family
c. heredity
d. all answers—and many other factors—are correct
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24. The leading cause of death among young children is due to:
a. birth defects b. unintentional injuries
c. communicable illness d. hereditary diseases
25. The qualities of health, safety, and nutrition are closely .
26. The concept of preventive health implies that individuals must take responsibility for their personal
_________________________.
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27. Hand washing, physical fitness, and the consistent use of seat belts are examples of
health care.
28. A person’s health is determined by a combination of and environmental factors.
29. Vigorous has a positive effect on children’s behavior, mental
health, and weight management.
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30. The concept of gender identity begins to emerge around age to
years.
31. Repeated failure and frustration can lead to a sense of poor .
32. can lead to changes in a child’s emotional and/or physical well-being.
33. The ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ program promotes
children’s preventive health through the collaborative efforts of families and school personnel.
34. Learning to control aggressive behaviors is important for children’s health.
35. Inadequate or unpredictable access to a healthy diet is called __________________.
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Subjective Short Answer
36. Describe how heredity influences health.
37. What purpose(s) does the “Healthy People 2020 initiative serve?
38. How does having health insurance contribute to children’s well-being?
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39. What health risks are associated with premature birth?
40. Why is it important to be aware of children’s social-emotional well-being?
41. What factors make each child an unique individual?
42. Why are fears and nightmares more common during the preschool years?
43. Why should vigorous physical activity be a regular part of children’s daily routine?
44. In what ways can poverty affect children’s language development?
45. What positive effects can stress have on children’s development?
46. Children are confronted with a multitude of challenges as they grow up. Explain why some children are able to
overcome chronic adversity while others fall victims to its effects. What skills appear to make some children more
resilient and how can teachers and families foster these qualities?