Which of the Following Preschoolers Is the Most Likely to Be

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following preschoolers is the most likely to be seen as more socially competent by teachers?

• A) Sasha, who spends more of her time in the reading corner
• B) Tim, who spends more of his time in the art corner
• C) Rajesh, who spends more of his time with building blocks
• D) Kendra, who spends more of her time at sociodramatic play

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Definitions:

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of hyaline cartilage where growth in length of the long bones occurs.

Zone of Proliferation

A region in growing bone where cartilage cells are produced and divide, contributing to bone lengthening.

Zone of Calcification

A region in bone growth where cartilage cells are replaced by bone, contributing to bone hardening.

Flat Bones

Flat bones are bones whose principal function is either extensive protection or the provision of broad surfaces for muscular attachment; examples include the skull, ribs, and pelvis.