Question 1

What does recasting involve?

Accepted Answer

A)  adding connecting words to children's noun-verb phrases 
B)  extending the meaning of the child's sentence to include new ideas the child might wish to add 
C)  changing one's questions into reflections 
D)  rephrasing the child's sentence using a different grammatical structure 
A)  adding connecting words to children's noun-verb phrases 
B)  extending the meaning of the child's sentence to include new ideas the child might wish to add 
C)  changing one's questions into reflections 
D)  rephrasing the child's sentence using a different grammatical structure D

Question 2

What are the characteristics of an open-ended question?

Accepted Answer

It is open ended, truly inquisitive, and nonintrusive; quality is emphasized over quantity.

Question 3

The first eight years of life are an optimal period for the development of self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In what ways should adults modify their verbal communication for children in different age groups? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Adults should modify their verbal commun

Question 5

Whereas harsh treatment by adults relates to low self-esteem in children, adult indifference has a neutral effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Children's self-judgments are based on their interactions with significant others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe three characteristics of shared narratives.

Accepted Answer

Shared narratives are classroo

Question 8

Correcting children's grammar by having them repeat an inappropriate phrase improves their language usage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe two characteristics of your "self" as if you were six years old.

Accepted Answer

1) I love to play and have fun with my f

Question 10

Self-concept forms the foundation for self-esteem and self-awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following questions is (are) open-ended?

Accepted Answer

A)  Are you a Spartan fan? 
B)  What kind of bird is this? 
C)  How did you decide what color to make your car? 
D)  Would you like someone to hit you like that? 
E)  What kind of bird is this? and Would you like someone to hit you like that? 
A)  Are you a Spartan fan? 
B)  What kind of bird is this? 
C)  How did you decide what color to make your car? 
D)  Would you like someone to hit you like that? 
E)  What kind of bird is this? and Would you like someone to hit you like that?

Question 12

Select the appropriate behavior reflection for the following situation: Hal is watering the plants on the windowsill.

Accepted Answer

A)  "That looks like fun." 
B)  "Do you have enough water to do them all?" 
C)  "You're being very careful, right?" 
D)  "I like the way you're watering each plant, one at a time." 
E)  None of the above 
A)  "That looks like fun." 
B)  "Do you have enough water to do them all?" 
C)  "You're being very careful, right?" 
D)  "I like the way you're watering each plant, one at a time." 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

Adults should not expect children to answer their reflections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Juanita is building with blocks in the block area. No other children are there. Her caregiver says, "Juanita is building with blocks." This is an appropriate behavior reflection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following phrases is nonjudgmental?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tod hit Mary with clenched fists. 
B)  Tod was really mean to Mary today. 
C)  Tod hit Mary spitefully. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Tod hit Mary with clenched fists. 
B)  Tod was really mean to Mary today. 
C)  Tod hit Mary spitefully. 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

In a positive verbal environment, adults do most of the talking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What would be the best response if a child asked you, "How many people tried out for the choir?"

Accepted Answer

A)  "Ten." 
B)  "How many do you think?" 
C)  "That's a good question." 
D)  "You're curious about the tryouts, fifteen." 
E)  "You are wondering about the total here today". 
A)  "Ten." 
B)  "How many do you think?" 
C)  "That's a good question." 
D)  "You're curious about the tryouts, fifteen." 
E)  "You are wondering about the total here today".

Question 18

Marilyn is pounding a nail into a board at the workbench. The following is an appropriate behavior reflection: "You're pounding very hard, aren't you?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A child says, "Those dinosaurs were really huge." An appropriate paraphrase reflection would be "Yes, those dinosaurs were really huge."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  your personal description of yourself 
B)  the judgments people make of you 
C)  how you assess your self 
D)  a combination of competence and personal attributes 
A)  your personal description of yourself 
B)  the judgments people make of you 
C)  how you assess your self 
D)  a combination of competence and personal attributes

What does recasting involve?

What are the characteristics of an open-ended question?

The first eight years of life are an optimal period for the development of self-esteem.

In what ways should adults modify their verbal communication for children in different age groups? Give examples.

Whereas harsh treatment by adults relates to low self-esteem in children, adult indifference has a neutral effect.

Children's self-judgments are based on their interactions with significant others.

Describe three characteristics of shared narratives.

Correcting children's grammar by having them repeat an inappropriate phrase improves their language usage.

Describe two characteristics of your "self" as if you were six years old.

Self-concept forms the foundation for self-esteem and self-awareness.

Which of the following questions is (are) open-ended?

Select the appropriate behavior reflection for the following situation: Hal is watering the plants on the windowsill.

Adults should not expect children to answer their reflections.

Juanita is building with blocks in the block area. No other children are there. Her caregiver says, "Juanita is building with blocks." This is an appropriate behavior reflection.

Which of the following phrases is nonjudgmental?

In a positive verbal environment, adults do most of the talking.

What would be the best response if a child asked you, "How many people tried out for the choir?"

Marilyn is pounding a nail into a board at the workbench. The following is an appropriate behavior reflection: "You're pounding very hard, aren't you?"

A child says, "Those dinosaurs were really huge." An appropriate paraphrase reflection would be "Yes, those dinosaurs were really huge."

What is self-esteem?

Making a Difference in Children's Lives

Establishing Positive Relationships with Infants and Toddlers

Building Positive Relationships through Nonverbal 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 4: Promoting Children's Positive Sense of Self through Verbal Communication

What does recasting involve?

What are the characteristics of an open-ended question?

The first eight years of life are an optimal period for the development of self-esteem.

In what ways should adults modify their verbal communication for children in different age groups? Give examples.

Whereas harsh treatment by adults relates to low self-esteem in children, adult indifference has a neutral effect.

Children's self-judgments are based on their interactions with significant others.

Describe three characteristics of shared narratives.

Correcting children's grammar by having them repeat an inappropriate phrase improves their language usage.

Describe two characteristics of your "self" as if you were six years old.

Self-concept forms the foundation for self-esteem and self-awareness.

Which of the following questions is (are) open-ended?

Select the appropriate behavior reflection for the following situation: Hal is watering the plants on the windowsill.

Adults should not expect children to answer their reflections.

Juanita is building with blocks in the block area. No other children are there. Her caregiver says, "Juanita is building with blocks." This is an appropriate behavior reflection.

Which of the following phrases is nonjudgmental?

In a positive verbal environment, adults do most of the talking.

What would be the best response if a child asked you, "How many people tried out for the choir?"

Marilyn is pounding a nail into a board at the workbench. The following is an appropriate behavior reflection: "You're pounding very hard, aren't you?"

A child says, "Those dinosaurs were really huge." An appropriate paraphrase reflection would be "Yes, those dinosaurs were really huge."

What is self-esteem?

Making a Difference in Children's Lives

Establishing Positive Relationships with Infants and Toddlers

Building Positive Relationships through Nonverbal 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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