Tyler sees a red-hot burner on the stove, and his mother tells him not to touch it because it’s hot. Tyler then sees a red plate on the counter and asks his mother if it’s hot too. According to Piaget’s notion of schema, Tyler is using ______ to organize his thoughts about the color red and “hot” things.

A. equilibration
B. accommodation
C. constructivism
D. assimilation


B. accommodation

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Babies need to be able to predict routines, for their own sense of security. One way to do that is by:

a. singing the same song while washing hands each time. b. scheduling a round of diapering everyone at 10am. c. keeping to a timed schedule. d. having a large clock in the room.

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During the practice stage of learning, feedback for students with intellectual disabilities should _____

A) be given after every response B) be given after every correct response C) emphasize the correct rate of skill performance D) emphasize the accuracy and form of the student's response during performance

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Family involvement occurs when the early childhood professional

a. holds parents’ nights and meetings. b. communicates with families and parents. c. provides information to parents and families. d. works together with families and parents.

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In the 1950’s and 1960’s American schools developed their curriculums by replicating:

a. inclusive learning communities b. the assembly line c. state standards d. networking systems

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