Three of the Following Statements Reflect Developmentally Appropriate Practice

question 22

Multiple Choice

Three of the following statements reflect developmentally appropriate practice. Which one does not?

• A) Look for and build on children's existing talents.
• B) Work hard to help children acquire more advanced ways of thinking as quickly as possible.
• C) Keep in mind that the "weaknesses" of children and adolescence may serve a developmental purpose.
• D) Use the universals of development to form general expectations about children and adolescents, but expect diversity at every turn.

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Definitions:

Extreme Social Isolation

A state in which an individual has minimal contact with others, leading to significant impacts on mental and physical health.

Human Development

A multifaceted approach to measuring and conceptualizing the growth of human capabilities and wellbeing, often incorporating indicators like education, health, and income.

Significant Others

People we want to impress or gain approval from.

Generalized Others

The concept in sociology referring to the general social attitude and norms that an individual uses as a reference in forming behaviors and attitudes.