1. One example of a small muscle would be located in the

A. neck. B. wrist. C. arms. D. trunk.

2. What is the correct definition of the term self-acceptance?

A. Looking to others for approval B. Trusting the judgment of others C. Having a sense that you can do things well D. Being able to complete an assigned task

3. The muscles that develop first in a child are those in the

A. back. B. neck. C. toes. D. fingers.

4. By the time a child is in the fourth grade,

A. he or she will tend to rely on parents more than ever. B. friendships have become less intense. C. peer group participation has become less important. D. rather strong friendships are developing.

5. The ability to recognize and distinguish shapes and forms, which is important for both art and reading activities, is called

A. color conceptualization. B. hand-eye coordination. C. flexible thinking. D. visual acuity.

6. In terms of early childhood development, the term self-concept refers to

A. a child's sense of participation in a group. B. a good feeling about oneself. C. a child's awareness of his or her own characteristics. D. the growth of a child's feelings.

7. During an art activity, three-year-old Maria is filling her paper with circles. What art developmental stage is she in?

A. The early pictorial stage B. The controlled scribble stage C. The basic forms stage D. The later pictorial stage

8. One example of an activity that develops large-motor skills is

A. pasting paper. B. clapping. C. clay modeling. D. cutting paper.

9. An art program that builds a child's sense of self-acceptance will

A. require some part to be completed by the teacher. B. challenge a child beyond his or her abilities. C. have developmentally appropriate materials. D. require the teacher to select materials and the medium.

10. An art program that's developmentally appropriate and specifically planned for the age and ability levels of the children in it is called

A. integrated. B. flexible. C. process-oriented. D. child-centered.

11. The term motor development refers to

A. the ability to use one's hands to create something. B. learning how to perform activities like dancing in a group. C. the improvement of reading and language skills. D. growth in the ability to use one's own body.

12. An activity that specifically helps a child develop visual acuity is to

A. pound and mold clay. B. mix paint colors for an art project. C. identify the shapes of various objects. D. paint with finger paints.

13. Which of the following terms refers to the development of muscles from head to toe (or top to bottom)?

A. Proximodistal development B. Gross-motor development C. Cephalocaudal development D. Gross-to-fine motor development

14. What is an example of the best childhood predictor of adult adaptation?

A. A child who learns to work well with others B. A child who is comfortable playing alone C.

A child who will defend himself D. A child who can express his feelings

15. An individual way of drawing that's unique to each child is called a

A. schema. B. basic form. C. symbol. D. portfolio.

16. Which one of the following art tools would be best for a child in the scribble stage?

A. Felt-tip marker B. Tempera paint C. Lead pencil D. Crayon

17. Which one of the following statements about developmental levels is correct?

A. Development levels apply to math and language learning, but not to art. B. Each age level has an exact pattern of development. C. Each child follows a different growth pattern. D. Teachers know what to expect next in a child's development.

18. In terms of early childhood development, the term social growth refers to

A. a child's improvement in social studies. B. the child's growing awareness of his or her own characteristics. C. a child's growth as a member of a group. D. the growth of a child's feelings.

19. A good way for a teacher to build rapport with students is to

A. avoid looking directly at any one child. B. use a different tone of voice when speaking with children. C. avoid dealing with children individually. D. listen to children as much as possible.

20. When a child is in the early basic forms stage of art development, the first form usually drawn is the

A. circle or oval. B. square. C. rectangle. D. cross