Question: The preeminent psychosocial accomplishment between the ages of 2 and 6 is learning when and how to:

Answer: regulate emotions.

Question: Emotional regulation is also referred to as:

Answer: effortful control.

Question: Children with a parent who does not have an optimal balance between emotional expression and emotional control may be likely to:

Answer: struggle with emotional regulation.

Question: John is at a toy store and sees a construction set. He asks his dad if he can have it for his birthday. His dad asks him if he thinks he would be able to use it. John reminds his dad that he is good at building with blocks. What does this example demonstrate?

Answer: John has a positive self-concept.

Question: Two-year-old Avia repeatedly exclaims “Me do it!” when her mother tries to help her. Although this behavior is frustrating, her mother understands that doing things independently will develop Avia’s sense of:

Answer: initiative.

Question: ____ is regulated in almost every culture.

Answer: Anger

Question: According to Erikson, children have _____, and thus believe that they can achieve any goal.

Answer: an unrealistic self-concept

Question: A child having an imaginary friend is an example of:

Answer: intrinsic motivation.

Question: Play can be divided into two kinds: ____ play, when a child is alone, and ____ play, which occurs with playmates.

Answer: pretend; social

Question: Which statement is TRUE?

Answer: Children’s play reflects their culture’s practices and values.