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  1. The concept of 'scaffolding' in education refers to:

    Answer: Temporary support provided by a more skilled individual that is gradually withdrawn

    Scaffolding, derived from Vygotsky's ZPD, involves providing just enough support to enable success, then fading that support as competence grows.

  2. Disorganized attachment in infants is most strongly associated with which caregiver behavior?

    Answer: Frightening or frightened parental behavior, often linked to abuse or trauma

    Disorganized attachment (Type D) arises when the caregiver is simultaneously a source of fear and comfort, creating an irresolvable conflict for the infant.

  3. Gender constancy, the understanding that one's gender remains stable across situations and time, is typically achieved by age:

    Answer: 5–7 years

    Gender constancy develops in stages (gender identity → gender stability → gender consistency) and is typically complete by middle childhood around ages 5–7.

  4. In the context of aging, 'successful aging' as conceptualized by Rowe and Kahn includes all of the following EXCEPT:

    Answer: Complete absence of any chronic condition

    Rowe and Kahn's model includes low disease risk, maintained function, and social engagement, but does not require complete absence of all chronic conditions.

  5. Piaget's concept of 'egocentrism' in the preoperational stage is best illustrated by the:

    Answer: Three-mountains task, where children cannot take another's visual perspective

    In the three-mountains task, preoperational children assume others see the same view of a model that they see, demonstrating egocentrism.

  6. Which of the following BEST describes the role of 'theory of mind' in child development?

    Answer: The ability to attribute mental states (beliefs, desires, intentions) to oneself and others

    Theory of mind refers to the ability to understand that others have mental states different from one's own, typically emerging around age 4.

  7. Which statement about prenatal development is MOST accurate?

    Answer: The embryonic period (weeks 3–8) is most critical as major organs are differentiating

    The embryonic period is the most sensitive to teratogens because it is when major organ systems are forming and differentiating.