Jeremy has become interested in the interactions that children have with their parents in public places. He suspects that, when they are at the mall, children may interact differently with their fathers than they do with their mothers. He decides to watch the food court of a local mall and observe interaction patterns. Jeremy is using a _______ observation method.
A. naturalistic
B. laboratory
C. group
D. participant
A. naturalistic
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Using the 3 A’s—attention, approval, and ____________________—while meeting basic needs of infants and toddlers promotes optimal development and learning
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In dramatic play activities, children with developmental delays often:
a. enjoy something that they are familiar with. b. get fatigued very easily. c. enjoy some kind of support role in the play. d. enjoy something that they are familiar with and get fatigued very easily.
According to the NAEYC Technology and Young Children Interest Forum (2008), how does technology affect learning?
A) "Technology does not drive purposeful learning; teachers' intentional instructional planning does." B) "Technology remains neutral in the learning of young children, neither good nor bad." C) "Currently we see no place for technology in an early childhood curriculum, since it does not enhance learning for young children." D) "Programs need to switch to a more comprehensive curriculum that includes technology in all areas of the child's environment. Technology is here to stay and children should start learning about it."
Infants are better able than adults to distinguish among sounds not found in their language
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.