Question 1

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes a professional from a nonprofessional?

Accepted Answer

A)  Professionals follow an agreed upon code of ethics. 
B)  Professionals read certain books relevant to their field. 
C)  Professionals have formal job titles and specific job descriptions. 
D)  Professionals have a staff they must supervise. 
A)  Professionals follow an agreed upon code of ethics. 
B)  Professionals read certain books relevant to their field. 
C)  Professionals have formal job titles and specific job descriptions. 
D)  Professionals have a staff they must supervise. A

Question 2

What are the three components of developmentally appropriate practices?

Accepted Answer

age-appropriate practices, individually appropriate practices, socially and culturally appropriate practices

Question 3

Children's social development cannot be separated from cognitive and physical development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Identify the five characteristics that differentiate a helping professional from a layperson.

Accepted Answer

access to specialized knowledg

Question 5

All children learn social skills in exactly the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Qualities defined as socially competent in one culture will be considered competent in other cultures as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Social learning happens slowly over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the functions of the family? How do professionals complement family members in relation to their children?

Accepted Answer

The family serves several important func

Question 9

Phase 4 of the Social Support Pyramid is applicable to all children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about social learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social learning happens at an even pace throughout childhood. 
B)  Social learning is mostly a result of age. 
C)  Most six-year olds can't share. 
D)  Some aspects of social learning become evident only after numerous experiences. 
A)  Social learning happens at an even pace throughout childhood. 
B)  Social learning is mostly a result of age. 
C)  Most six-year olds can't share. 
D)  Some aspects of social learning become evident only after numerous experiences.

Question 11

Name the four phases of the Social Support Pyramid.

Accepted Answer

Phase 1 - Positive Relationshi

Question 12

Given enough time, all children will eventually become socially competent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following teacher behaviors illustrates individually appropriate practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  The teacher asks each child to find her own nametag. 
B)  The teacher asks Ronda to tell the class about herself. 
C)  The teacher asks all the children to make a self-portrait. 
D)  The teacher expects Jeff to wash his hands completely and Jane to at least turn the water on, based on the children's past performance. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  The teacher asks each child to find her own nametag. 
B)  The teacher asks Ronda to tell the class about herself. 
C)  The teacher asks all the children to make a self-portrait. 
D)  The teacher expects Jeff to wash his hands completely and Jane to at least turn the water on, based on the children's past performance. 
E)  All of the above

Question 14

You need to consider how well you know a person and the time and place in which you are operating in order to determine what behaviors would be considered polite or impolite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why is it important to communicate with family members or other adults important to children's lives?

Accepted Answer

A)  to inform the adults about how to help their child be successful at school 
B)  to gain a more complete understanding of each child and his or her social context 
C)  to share school expectations and approaches with the adults 
D)  to recruit classroom volunteers 
A)  to inform the adults about how to help their child be successful at school 
B)  to gain a more complete understanding of each child and his or her social context 
C)  to share school expectations and approaches with the adults 
D)  to recruit classroom volunteers

Question 16

Which of the following would be the best strategy for helping a child develop self-regulations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consistently talk to the child about her actions. 
B)  Quickly tell the child "no!" when she misbehaves. 
C)  Ignore negative behavior until she outgrows it. 
D)  Tell the child repeatedly that she needs to follow the rules. 
E)  All of these strategies would be equally effective. 
A)  Consistently talk to the child about her actions. 
B)  Quickly tell the child "no!" when she misbehaves. 
C)  Ignore negative behavior until she outgrows it. 
D)  Tell the child repeatedly that she needs to follow the rules. 
E)  All of these strategies would be equally effective.

Question 17

Discuss the role of an ethical code in the lives of helping professionals.

Accepted Answer

The role of an ethical code in the lives

Question 18

Describe the benefits of viewing children within a contextual framework.

Accepted Answer

One sees children in context,

Question 19

When the teacher gives Carmen a verbal script for expressing her emotions, the teacher is operating within Phase 2 of the Social Support Pyramid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Families who share the same cultural background are pretty much the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes a professional from a nonprofessional?

What are the three components of developmentally appropriate practices?

Children's social development cannot be separated from cognitive and physical development.

Identify the five characteristics that differentiate a helping professional from a layperson.

All children learn social skills in exactly the same way.

Qualities defined as socially competent in one culture will be considered competent in other cultures as well.

Social learning happens slowly over time.

What are the functions of the family? How do professionals complement family members in relation to their children?

Phase 4 of the Social Support Pyramid is applicable to all children.

Which of the following statements is true about social learning?

Name the four phases of the Social Support Pyramid.

Given enough time, all children will eventually become socially competent.

Which of the following teacher behaviors illustrates individually appropriate practices?

You need to consider how well you know a person and the time and place in which you are operating in order to determine what behaviors would be considered polite or impolite.

Why is it important to communicate with family members or other adults important to children's lives?

Which of the following would be the best strategy for helping a child develop self-regulations?

Discuss the role of an ethical code in the lives of helping professionals.

Describe the benefits of viewing children within a contextual framework.

When the teacher gives Carmen a verbal script for expressing her emotions, the teacher is operating within Phase 2 of the Social Support Pyramid.

Families who share the same cultural background are pretty much the same.

Establishing Positive Relationships with Infants and Toddlers

Building Positive Relationships through Nonverbal Communication

Promoting Children's Positive Sense of Self through Verbal Communication

Supporting Children's Emotional Development and Learning

Building Resilience in Children

Play as a Context for Social Development and Learning

Supporting Children's Peer Relationships and Friendships

Influencing Children's Social Development by Structuring the Physical Environment

Fostering Self-Discipline in Children: Communicating Expectations and Rules

Fostering Self-Discipline in Children: Implementing Solutions and Consequences

Handling Children's Aggressive Behavior

Promoting Prosocial Behavior

Fostering Healthy Attitudes about Sexuality and Diversity

Making Ethical Judgments and Decisions

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Exam 1: Making a Difference in Children's Lives

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes a professional from a nonprofessional?

What are the three components of developmentally appropriate practices?

Children's social development cannot be separated from cognitive and physical development.

Identify the five characteristics that differentiate a helping professional from a layperson.

All children learn social skills in exactly the same way.

Qualities defined as socially competent in one culture will be considered competent in other cultures as well.

Social learning happens slowly over time.

What are the functions of the family? How do professionals complement family members in relation to their children?

Phase 4 of the Social Support Pyramid is applicable to all children.

Which of the following statements is true about social learning?

Name the four phases of the Social Support Pyramid.

Given enough time, all children will eventually become socially competent.

Which of the following teacher behaviors illustrates individually appropriate practices?

You need to consider how well you know a person and the time and place in which you are operating in order to determine what behaviors would be considered polite or impolite.

Why is it important to communicate with family members or other adults important to children's lives?

Which of the following would be the best strategy for helping a child develop self-regulations?

Discuss the role of an ethical code in the lives of helping professionals.

Describe the benefits of viewing children within a contextual framework.

When the teacher gives Carmen a verbal script for expressing her emotions, the teacher is operating within Phase 2 of the Social Support Pyramid.

Families who share the same cultural background are pretty much the same.

Establishing Positive Relationships with Infants and Toddlers

Building Positive Relationships through Nonverbal Communication

Promoting Children's Positive Sense of Self through Verbal Communication

Supporting Children's Emotional Development and Learning

Building Resilience in Children

Play as a Context for Social Development and Learning

Supporting Children's Peer Relationships and Friendships

Influencing Children's Social Development by Structuring the Physical Environment

Fostering Self-Discipline in Children: Communicating Expectations and Rules

Fostering Self-Discipline in Children: Implementing Solutions and Consequences

Handling Children's Aggressive Behavior

Promoting Prosocial Behavior

Fostering Healthy Attitudes about Sexuality and Diversity

Making Ethical Judgments and Decisions

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