What is active play, and why is it important? Describe two types of active play, explaining why each type is important for a child’s psychosocial development. ​

The 84-year-old client has been residing in an assisted living facility for several years and is now faced with the prospect of relocating to the skilled nursing facility.  Which of the following would likely be the reason for this move?

The nurse is caring for the client and understands which of the following contributing factors impacts cognitive function in older adults? Select all that apply.

Which theory focuses on how children learn acceptable behaviors for their gender?

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce want to instill a sense of intrinsic motivation in their 5-year-old daughter Jane. Jane brings home a drawing of their school and classroom. How should the Bruce’s respond?

Steven’s father takes him to the barber for his first real haircut. At first, Steven is excited, but as soon as the barber makes the first cut in his hair, he becomes very upset and tells his father to make the barber stop. In spite of his father’s efforts to assure Steven that his hair will grow back, Steven is exhibiting the Piagetian characteristic known as:

Mrs. Giu is a preschool teacher. She notices that many of her students talk to themselves while working on various classroom activities—for example, writing their letters, adding small numbers, and painting pictures. According to Vygotsky, what is the term for this type of “self-talk”? Be sure to define the term. Should it be discouraged? Why or why not?

Young children usually play BEST with:

At what age do MOST children with older siblings start developing theory of mind?

Sunnymont Preschool has plenty of opportunities for the children to play dress-up, dance, build with blocks, finger-paint, and be creative. Sunnymont is MOST likely a _____ program.