1. Dramatic play can help children grow in social understanding and cooperation; it provides a controlled emotional
outlet and a means of self-expression.
a. True
b. False
2. A child’s ability to imitate first emerges at the end of her first year of life.
a. True
b. False
3. The prop boxes in an early childhood classroom should be filled with items related to the development of dramatic
play activities based on a specific theme or lesson plan.
a. True
b. False
4. If a teacher wants to deal effectively with superhero characters that the children in her class are watching on
television, she needs to watch the programs herself.
a. True
b. False
5. According to Parten, symbolic thinking is observable during dramatic play when realistic objects such as pots and
pans are used for “cooking soup,” a block becomes a “real” telephone.
a. True
b. False
6. Around the age of five, children come to know the difference between their fantasy world and the real world.
a. True
b. False
7. It is not important for the children to have input into what is planned for the dramatic play center because the teacher
knows what is developmentally appropriate for her group of children.
a. True
b. False
8. Sociodramatic play happens when at least three children cooperate in dramatic play and it involves two basic
elements: props and make-believe.
a. True
b. False
9. Miller has stated that toddlers demonstrate something called object fascination.
a. True
b. False
10. Erikson’s stage of basic trust versus mistrust is characterized by children demonstrating group imagination, problem-
solving, and critical thinking.
a. True
b. False
11. In dramatic play, children are often likely to imitate family members, as well as other people who are part of the
fabric of their lives.
a. True
b. False
12. Sociodramatic play is the highest level of symbolic play that children exhibit.
a. True
b. False
13. Functional play (infancy through early years) occurs when a child takes on a role and pretends to be someone else.
a. True
b. False
14. The social studies curriculum emphasizes basic goals that encourage children to become self-reliant, contributing
members of their society, namely, in the family, the classroom, and the community, while developing an awareness of
being a part of the world.
a. True
b. False
15. An appropriate field trip kit should contain a first aid kit, water, cups, and wet wash cloths in bags.
a. True
b. False
16. As far as possible, a classroom environment should replicate the society in which the child lives.
a. True
b. False
17. The National Council for Social Studies standards are organized into ten thematic curriculum strands.
a. True
b. False
18. The social studies curriculum should build on children’s familiar, everyday experiences and should be integrated into
all the learning centers in the classroom. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is by using the project approach.
a. True
b. False
19. The main purpose of inviting elderly family members or other senior adults to your classroom is to provide them with
an enjoyable activity, especially because they have a lot of time on their hands.
a. True
b. False
20. Before any field trip is made, the teacher should personally visit the site.
a. True
b. False
21. Although map making is an abstract concept, young children can usually begin to understand this concept if they start
by drawing maps of their room, the classroom, or the playground.
a. True
b. False
22. Developmentally appropriate practice recommends that teachers develop a social studies curriculum that capitalizes
on the interests of the teachers and focuses on teaching facts.
a. True
b. False
23. It is crucial that teachers integrate children’s
development
of social skills with their
knowledge
of social studies.
a. True
b. False
24. The following two strands identified by the National Council for Social Studies are best suited for older children
because they are too abstract: Power, Authority, and Governance and Individual Development and Identity.
a. True
b. False
25. Story mapping is a great introduction of mapping skills because it focuses on strategies for increasing the
comprehension of a story, understanding story elements, and using multiple modalities to demonstrate what they have
learned.
a. True
b. False
26. Today, more than ever before, children are aware of the ever-changing world because of increased exposure to
television and movies, as well as through books, immigration, technology, and travel.
a. True
b. False
27. All but which of the following is true of dramatic play among young children?
a. Dramatic play offers a way for children to work out difficulties
b. Dramatic play allows a child to explore the world in ways he or she might not be able to in regular life
c. Dramatic play serves as an outlet for tensions and anxieties
d. Dramatic play can inhibit emotional growth if engaged in too freely
28. All but which of the following is true of children and fantasy play?
a. Adults should discourage children from fantasy play as it may inhibit cognitive and emotional development
b. Children often have a very sophisticated understanding of what is fantasy and what is reality
c. Fantasy play has been shown to aid cognitive and emotional development
d. Adults should encourage children to engage in fantasy play and also to think about their fantasies
29. When creating a dramatic play center for your classroom, all but which of the following should be part of your
approach?
a. The center should be stocked with items reflecting a variety of cultures and lifestyle
b. You should welcome and implement children’s input for stocking the center
c. The center only needs to reflect the type of children who are in your classrooms
d. You should provide plenty of unstructured time for children to play in the center