Question 1

Stanley Greenspan disagrees with Daniel Goleman's view that intellectual and emotional intelligences are two different things.

Accepted Answer

Stanley Greenspan believed that intellectual and emotional intelligences were closely intertwined and could not be separated into two distinct categories. Therefore, he disagreed with Goleman's view that they were two different things.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true of a theory?&#10;A)It appears in writing.&#10;B)It is just someone's opinion.&#10;C)It has been tested by independent scholars.&#10;D)It has been published so that all can read it.

Accepted Answer

A theory is not just someone's opinion, but rather a proposed explanation for a phenomenon that has been extensively tested and supported by evidence. It is more than just an opinion, as it has undergone rigorous testing and scrutiny by scholars within the field.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of the theoretical paradigms of management?&#10;A)In the classical paradigm,the manager's chief goal is to make the workers happy.&#10;B)In the behavioral paradigm,the manager's chief goal is to improve the behavior of the workers.&#10;C)In the systems paradigm,the manager's chief goal is to make needed changes in response to changes in the environment.&#10;D)The three paradigms are pretty much the same.

Accepted Answer

The systems paradigm focuses on managing the organization as a whole and responding to changes in the environment. The classical paradigm emphasizes efficiency and productivity, while the behavioral paradigm focuses on improving employee performance through motivation and communication. None of the paradigms prioritize making workers "happy," so option A is incorrect. Option B is partially correct but oversimplifies the focus of the behavioral paradigm. Therefore, C is the most accurate statement. Option D is incorrect as the three paradigms have different focuses and approaches.

Question 4

If Eric Erikson saw a preschool where the children had lots of time for free,self-initiated play,he would conclude that this facility:&#10;A)was encouraging the children to develop initiative.&#10;B)was not really teaching the children.&#10;C)did not have enough staff or resources for organized activities.&#10;D)had a director who didn't understand much about children.

Accepted Answer

Eric Erikson believed that play is crucial to the development of initiative in children. By giving children opportunities to play freely and initiate their own activities, this preschool is allowing them to foster their sense of initiative. Therefore, Erikson would likely view this as a positive environment for children's development.

Question 5

What sort of planning is it which decides on a center's purpose and goals?&#10;A)strategic.&#10;B)tactical.&#10;C)operational.&#10;D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The planning that decides on a center's purpose and goals is strategic planning. Tactical planning is focused on implementing specific actions to achieve those goals, and operational planning is focused on day-to-day activities to carry out those actions. However, all three types of planning may be used in conjunction to achieve the desired outcomes.

Question 6

If a child development program were to use the Total Quality Management Approach,&#10;A)the employees and managers would share responsibility for determining policies.&#10;B)the children would study Japanese.&#10;C)a good preschool program would never change how it operates.&#10;D)the employees would do whatever the managers asked them to do.

Accepted Answer

The Total Quality Management Approach emphasizes a shared responsibility for determining policies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This means that both employees and managers would have a say in how the program is run and would work together to make improvements as necessary. Choice B is incorrect as studying Japanese is not a requirement of the Total Quality Management Approach. Choice C is also incorrect as a good preschool program may need to change how it operates in order to adopt best practices and meet the needs of the children it serves. Choice D is incorrect as the Total Quality Management Approach emphasizes collaboration and shared responsibility, rather than strict obedience to authority.

Question 7

Parents would be correct to believe that if kindergarten focuses on social-emotional development,it is doing nonessential things and is neglecting the role of kindergarten: to teach the academic skills (such as reading and arithmetic)that children will need in elementary school.

Accepted Answer

Kindergarten is not just about teaching academic skills. It is also important for young children to develop social-emotional skills such as communication, cooperation, and self-regulation. Research has shown that this can have a positive impact on academic success later on. Therefore, focusing on social-emotional development in kindergarten is not a nonessential thing, but an important part of preparing children for both academic and personal success.

Question 8

A good leader:&#10;A)takes part in community activities outside the center.&#10;B)inspires the staff to do a good job.&#10;C)makes choices and takes actions which are for the good of the center.&#10;D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are important qualities of a good leader. Taking part in community activities outside the center helps to build relationships and connections with the community, which can lead to resources and support for the center. Inspiring the staff to do a good job is crucial for maintaining a positive and productive work environment. Finally, making choices and taking actions that benefit the center as a whole is necessary for ensuring the center's success and growth.

Question 9

Constructivist theories,like those of Jean Piaget,believe that:&#10;A)children learn from constructing things,like block towers.&#10;B)children should have the chance to visit construction sites.&#10;C)children have to discover things for themselves in order to know them.&#10;D)children should be urged to build things,not tear them down.

Accepted Answer

Constructivist theories propose that children learn by actively constructing their own knowledge through exploration and discovery, rather than passively receiving information from adults or the environment. Therefore, they believe that children have to discover things for themselves in order to truly understand them. Choice A and D are too specific and do not fully capture the essence of constructivism, while choice B is not mentioned in the theory.

Question 10

Systems theory believes that every phenomenon has parts that are connected&#10;Select the best answer.

Accepted Answer

Systems theory operates on the principle that every phenomenon is comprised of interconnected parts, making it a holistic and integrated approach to understanding complex systems.

Question 11

Planning which decides what jobs individual employees will do is:&#10;A)operational.&#10;B)tactical.&#10;C)strategic.&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Planning which decides what jobs individual employees...

Question 12

A good manager of a child care facility sees that it meets all the licensing standards,but does not waste effort on doing more than is required.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A good manager of a child care...

Question 13

After watching a child try to tie his shoe but fail repeatedly,a teacher does it for him and says,&#34;You'll learn to do that when you're older.&#34; Which theory of child development is she following?&#10;A)Ecological&#10;B)Maturationist&#10;C)Interactionist&#10;D)Environmentalist

Accepted Answer

The answer of After watching a child try to tie...

Question 14

Urie Bronfenbrenner's views are best described as:&#10;A)ecological.&#10;B)maturationist.&#10;C)interactionist.&#10;D)environmentalist.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Urie Bronfenbrenner's views are best described as:&#10;A)ecological.&#10;B)maturationist.&#10;C)interactionist.&#10;D)environmentalist....

Deck 3: Applying Theories in Managing a Child Development Center