Preschool

• What is the age range for preschool children?

  3-6 years old
• What does the letter 'M' stand for in the preschool acronym?

  Mutilation/Castration
• What type of play is common in preschool?

  Associative play
• What psychosocial task must preschoolers accomplish according to Erickson?

  Initiative
• What happens if preschoolers do not establish a sense of initiative?

  They will develop a sense of guilt
• How can a sense of initiative be supported in preschoolers?

  By increasing their confidence
• What is the main theme of preschool activities?

  To try, to make, and to play
• Who are considered significant persons in a preschooler's life?

  Family and Neighbors
• What is the nature of associative play in preschool?

  It involves interaction and "make believe" scenarios
• What types of toys are suitable for preschoolers?

  Toy sets, puzzles, and blocks
• What is the most common role of the father in preschool families?

  Provider of the family
• How do preschoolers typically behave towards authority figures?

  They tend to imitate them
• How can preschoolers develop a sense of initiative?

  By allowing and supporting them to try
• Why do preschoolers frequently ask "why"?

  Due to their curiosity
• What activity can help preschoolers build a sense of responsibility?

  Doing simple household chores
• What do preschoolers do if they have no playmates?

  They may have an imaginary friend
• What purpose does an imaginary friend serve for preschoolers?

  To satisfy emotional needs
• When should an imaginary friend go away?

  When the child is distracted
• What might indicate a mental illness in relation to imaginary friends?

  If the imaginary friend does not go away
• What are common fears in preschoolers?

  Dark, ghosts, witches, monsters
• What is a major negative behavior of preschoolers?

  They tend to tell exaggerated stories
• How should exaggerated stories be addressed?

  Correct them one on one
• From whom do preschoolers learn morality?

  From family and neighbors
• What stage of development involves phallic-gender orientation?

  Pre-conventional stage 2
• What is the Oedipal complex?

  Son to mother attachment
• What is the Electra complex?

  Daughter to father attachment
• What are the key aspects of preschool development?


  • Initiative vs. Guilt
  • Associative play
  • Imitation of authority figures
  • Emotional needs through imaginary friends
  • Common fears: dark, ghosts, witches, monsters
• What activities can support preschoolers' development?

  • Encourage imaginative play
  • Allow trying new things
  • Assign simple chores
  • Engage in associative play
• What are the implications of preschoolers' fears and behaviors?

  • Fears can indicate emotional development
  • Exaggerated stories need gentle correction
  • Imaginary friends can fulfill emotional needs
  • Persistent imaginary friends may signal issues