Question 1

Give an example of instrumental aggression.

Accepted Answer

Instrumental aggression refers to aggres

Question 2

When children are frustrated, they naturally resort aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If one child accidentally hurts another child, it is best not to say anything. Intervening tends to escalate the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Alfie is often a victim of bullying at school. Which of the following behaviors is typical of bully victims?

Accepted Answer

A)  Victims often cry easily. 
B)  Victims often become very defensive. 
C)  Victims often misinterpret joking or teasing as aggression. 
D)  Victims often cry easily and become very defensive 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Victims often cry easily. 
B)  Victims often become very defensive. 
C)  Victims often misinterpret joking or teasing as aggression. 
D)  Victims often cry easily and become very defensive 
E)  All of the above

Question 5

Imagine that you are to develop a one-page handout for teacher aides on preventive techniques for reducing children's aggressive behavior. Discuss three strategies you think are most important, and justify your choice using evidence derived from your textbook.

Accepted Answer

The three most important strategies for

Question 6

Some children are aggressive because they misread social situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A teacher is in the midst of conflict mediation, and Godfrey suggests an idea that he had suggested earlier but which was rejected by the other child. What should the teacher do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repeat the idea. 
B)  Say that this idea was already mentioned, but that the two children might want to think about it again. 
C)  Encourage the children to think of new ideas no one has suggested yet. 
D)  Ask an onlooker for a new idea. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Repeat the idea. 
B)  Say that this idea was already mentioned, but that the two children might want to think about it again. 
C)  Encourage the children to think of new ideas no one has suggested yet. 
D)  Ask an onlooker for a new idea. 
E)  None of the above

Question 8

Discuss strategies early childhood programs can implement to prevent bullying behavior from becoming a problem.

Accepted Answer

Early childhood programs can implement s

Question 9

For no apparent reason, Raymond approaches Marion and says, "Watcha doin' four-eyes?" Marion begins to cry. What term describes Raymond's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical aggression 
B)  relational aggression 
C)  instrumental aggression 
D)  hostile aggression 
E)  None of the above 
A)  physical aggression 
B)  relational aggression 
C)  instrumental aggression 
D)  hostile aggression 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is true about corporal punishment in schools?

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A)  It only involves paddling children. 
B)  It is most effective with children who are disciplined that way at home. 
C)  It is illegal in some states, but legal in others. 
D)  It teaches children to follow rules, but only when used as a last resort. 
E)  It is most effective with children who are disciplined that way at home and teaches children to follow rules, but only when used as a last resort. 
A)  It only involves paddling children. 
B)  It is most effective with children who are disciplined that way at home. 
C)  It is illegal in some states, but legal in others. 
D)  It teaches children to follow rules, but only when used as a last resort. 
E)  It is most effective with children who are disciplined that way at home and teaches children to follow rules, but only when used as a last resort.

Question 11

Which of the following behaviors would be considered aggressive?

Accepted Answer

A)  spitting 
B)  gossiping 
C)  hitting 
D)  spitting and hitting 
E)  spitting, gossiping, and hitting 
A)  spitting 
B)  gossiping 
C)  hitting 
D)  spitting and hitting 
E)  spitting, gossiping, and hitting

Question 12

According to your book, weapon play should be

Accepted Answer

A)  redirected into other kinds of play 
B)  considered a normal part of pretend play, and ignored unless it gets out of hand 
C)  used as a strategy to lessen childhood aggression over time 
D)  turned into a unit theme to help children better understand the proper way to respond to guns 
A)  redirected into other kinds of play 
B)  considered a normal part of pretend play, and ignored unless it gets out of hand 
C)  used as a strategy to lessen childhood aggression over time 
D)  turned into a unit theme to help children better understand the proper way to respond to guns

Question 13

Children who are bullies are most likely to suffer from low self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is an adult relying on when he encourages two angry children to pound the clay rather than each other?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is an adult relying on when...

Question 15

Name four different sources of aggression in children and discuss each one briefly.

Accepted Answer

1. Biological factors: Some children may

Question 16

Children remember aggressive models for only a short time after they have witnessed them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the first step of conflict mediation, the adult neutralizes the object by holding it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The teacher who stops two children from fighting by halting the action and saying, "Sally can have it for one minute, then it will be Zina's turn" is engaged in conflict mediation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Making a point to ignore children's bullying behavior is the best way to stop it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Mark is using a ruler. Sue wants it. Mark says, "No, I won't give you the ruler. I still need it." Sue walks away. Mark was exhibiting instrumental aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Give an example of instrumental aggression.

When children are frustrated, they naturally resort aggression.

If one child accidentally hurts another child, it is best not to say anything. Intervening tends to escalate the problem.

Alfie is often a victim of bullying at school. Which of the following behaviors is typical of bully victims?

Imagine that you are to develop a one-page handout for teacher aides on preventive techniques for reducing children's aggressive behavior. Discuss three strategies you think are most important, and justify your choice using evidence derived from your textbook.

Some children are aggressive because they misread social situations.

A teacher is in the midst of conflict mediation, and Godfrey suggests an idea that he had suggested earlier but which was rejected by the other child. What should the teacher do?

Discuss strategies early childhood programs can implement to prevent bullying behavior from becoming a problem.

For no apparent reason, Raymond approaches Marion and says, "Watcha doin' four-eyes?" Marion begins to cry. What term describes Raymond's behavior?

Which of the following is true about corporal punishment in schools?

Which of the following behaviors would be considered aggressive?

According to your book, weapon play should be

Children who are bullies are most likely to suffer from low self-esteem.

What is an adult relying on when he encourages two angry children to pound the clay rather than each other?

Name four different sources of aggression in children and discuss each one briefly.

Children remember aggressive models for only a short time after they have witnessed them.

In the first step of conflict mediation, the adult neutralizes the object by holding it.

The teacher who stops two children from fighting by halting the action and saying, "Sally can have it for one minute, then it will be Zina's turn" is engaged in conflict mediation.

Making a point to ignore children's bullying behavior is the best way to stop it.

Mark is using a ruler. Sue wants it. Mark says, "No, I won't give you the ruler. I still need it." Sue walks away. Mark was exhibiting instrumental aggression.

Making a Difference in Children's Lives

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

Promoting Prosocial Behavior

Fostering Healthy Attitudes about Sexuality and Diversity

Making Ethical Judgments and Decisions

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Exam 12: Handling Children's Aggressive Behavior

Give an example of instrumental aggression.

When children are frustrated, they naturally resort aggression.

If one child accidentally hurts another child, it is best not to say anything. Intervening tends to escalate the problem.

Alfie is often a victim of bullying at school. Which of the following behaviors is typical of bully victims?

Imagine that you are to develop a one-page handout for teacher aides on preventive techniques for reducing children's aggressive behavior. Discuss three strategies you think are most important, and justify your choice using evidence derived from your textbook.

Some children are aggressive because they misread social situations.

A teacher is in the midst of conflict mediation, and Godfrey suggests an idea that he had suggested earlier but which was rejected by the other child. What should the teacher do?

Discuss strategies early childhood programs can implement to prevent bullying behavior from becoming a problem.

For no apparent reason, Raymond approaches Marion and says, "Watcha doin' four-eyes?" Marion begins to cry. What term describes Raymond's behavior?

Which of the following is true about corporal punishment in schools?

Which of the following behaviors would be considered aggressive?

According to your book, weapon play should be

Children who are bullies are most likely to suffer from low self-esteem.

What is an adult relying on when he encourages two angry children to pound the clay rather than each other?

Name four different sources of aggression in children and discuss each one briefly.

Children remember aggressive models for only a short time after they have witnessed them.

In the first step of conflict mediation, the adult neutralizes the object by holding it.

The teacher who stops two children from fighting by halting the action and saying, "Sally can have it for one minute, then it will be Zina's turn" is engaged in conflict mediation.

Making a point to ignore children's bullying behavior is the best way to stop it.

Mark is using a ruler. Sue wants it. Mark says, "No, I won't give you the ruler. I still need it." Sue walks away. Mark was exhibiting instrumental aggression.

Making a Difference in Children's Lives

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

Promoting Prosocial Behavior

Fostering Healthy Attitudes about Sexuality and Diversity

Making Ethical Judgments and Decisions

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