Question 1

Give an example of the pitfall 'taking sides', and tell why it is not a recommended process.

Accepted Answer

Reasons: Children don't get to

Question 2

What does the adult do in the summing-up phase of conflict mediation?

Accepted Answer

A)  gain control of the disputed object 
B)  define the problem in mutual terms 
C)  summarize all the different solutions generated in the discussion 
D)  suggest ways for children to compromise 
E)  summarize the contributions of all onlookers 
A)  gain control of the disputed object 
B)  define the problem in mutual terms 
C)  summarize all the different solutions generated in the discussion 
D)  suggest ways for children to compromise 
E)  summarize the contributions of all onlookers

Question 3

Identify four ineffective strategies for dealing with children's aggression and explain why each is ineffective.

Accepted Answer

1) Ignoring the behavior: Ignoring a chi

Question 4

What does the teacher believe in when she thinks that Sara's anger at Marta can be rechanneled by having Sara paint an "angry picture"?

Accepted Answer

A)  bullying is not okay 
B)  displacement 
C)  substitution 
D)  limitation of aggressive models 
E)  ignoring aggression 
A)  bullying is not okay 
B)  displacement 
C)  substitution 
D)  limitation of aggressive models 
E)  ignoring aggression

Question 5

It is the first day of school. Two children get into an argument over a basketball. Which of the following actions should the teacher pursue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Initiate conflict mediation with the children. 
B)  Take the basketball away until tomorrow. 
C)  Send the children to time-out. 
D)  Use a logical consequence with the children. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Initiate conflict mediation with the children. 
B)  Take the basketball away until tomorrow. 
C)  Send the children to time-out. 
D)  Use a logical consequence with the children. 
E)  None of the above

Question 6

When four-year-old Lori repeatedly complains that another child is picking on her, the adult's best reaction is to have the children to work it out themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Scolding aggressive children one day and ignoring them the next reduces aggression because children have to behave since they never know how the adult will react.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the preceding example, what term describes Carla's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  relational aggression 
B)  instrumental aggression 
C)  expressive aggression 
D)  imitation 
E)  hostile aggression 
A)  relational aggression 
B)  instrumental aggression 
C)  expressive aggression 
D)  imitation 
E)  hostile aggression

Question 9

Increased language and memory skills lead to a greater capacity for hostile aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Use the Social Support Pyramid to describe the developmental progression of effective strategies teachers can use to address childhood aggression.

Accepted Answer

The Social Support Pyramid is a framewor

Question 11

Properly carried out, spanking helps children internalize the rules considered important by adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Onlookers experience negative impacts when bullying happens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ignoring aggression is a good way to help children control aggressive behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the differences between aggression and assertiveness? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Aggression and assertiveness are two dif

Question 15

Assume that you are a consultant to an after-school recreational program. Several leaders have been complaining that the children are very aggressive toward one another, and the staff is convinced that the only way to stop the aggression is to paddle the guilty parties. Based on your knowledge of the research, respond to their dilemma.

Accepted Answer

As a consultant to the after-school recr

Question 16

According to your book, what should the teacher do when he sees the five-year-olds pretending to use sticks as guns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Initiate conflict mediation with the children. 
B)  Make the children apologize. 
C)  Utilize cool down time. 
D)  Get the children to substitute their fingers for the sticks. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Initiate conflict mediation with the children. 
B)  Make the children apologize. 
C)  Utilize cool down time. 
D)  Get the children to substitute their fingers for the sticks. 
E)  None of the above

Question 17

At what type of aggression is conflict mediation aimed?

Accepted Answer

The answer of At what type of aggression is conflict...

Question 18

What term describes Ryan's behavior in this incident? Carla and Ryan both want the Legos. Both children begin grabbing and pushing. As they struggle to take the Legos from each other, Ryan shoves Carla so hard she begins to cry.

Accepted Answer

A)  relational aggression 
B)  instrumental aggression 
C)  expressive aggression 
D)  imitation 
E)  hostile aggression 
A)  relational aggression 
B)  instrumental aggression 
C)  expressive aggression 
D)  imitation 
E)  hostile aggression

Question 19

Which behavior is NOT fairly characteristic of victims of bullying?

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty sleeping 
B)  socially skilled 
C)  inability to concentrate 
D)  anxious 
E)  loses temper easily 
A)  difficulty sleeping 
B)  socially skilled 
C)  inability to concentrate 
D)  anxious 
E)  loses temper easily

Question 20

Explain briefly what displacement is.

Accepted Answer

removal or elimination of aggr

Give an example of the pitfall 'taking sides', and tell why it is not a recommended process.

What does the adult do in the summing-up phase of conflict mediation?

Identify four ineffective strategies for dealing with children's aggression and explain why each is ineffective.

What does the teacher believe in when she thinks that Sara's anger at Marta can be rechanneled by having Sara paint an "angry picture"?

It is the first day of school. Two children get into an argument over a basketball. Which of the following actions should the teacher pursue?

When four-year-old Lori repeatedly complains that another child is picking on her, the adult's best reaction is to have the children to work it out themselves.

Scolding aggressive children one day and ignoring them the next reduces aggression because children have to behave since they never know how the adult will react.

In the preceding example, what term describes Carla's behavior?

Increased language and memory skills lead to a greater capacity for hostile aggression.

Use the Social Support Pyramid to describe the developmental progression of effective strategies teachers can use to address childhood aggression.

Properly carried out, spanking helps children internalize the rules considered important by adults.

Onlookers experience negative impacts when bullying happens.

Ignoring aggression is a good way to help children control aggressive behavior.

What are the differences between aggression and assertiveness? Give an example of each.

According to your book, what should the teacher do when he sees the five-year-olds pretending to use sticks as guns?

At what type of aggression is conflict mediation aimed?

What term describes Ryan's behavior in this incident? Carla and Ryan both want the Legos. Both children begin grabbing and pushing. As they struggle to take the Legos from each other, Ryan shoves Carla so hard she begins to cry.

Which behavior is NOT fairly characteristic of victims of bullying?

Explain briefly what displacement is.

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 the pitfall 'taking sides', and tell why it is not a recommended process.

What does the adult do in the summing-up phase of conflict mediation?

Identify four ineffective strategies for dealing with children's aggression and explain why each is ineffective.

What does the teacher believe in when she thinks that Sara's anger at Marta can be rechanneled by having Sara paint an "angry picture"?

It is the first day of school. Two children get into an argument over a basketball. Which of the following actions should the teacher pursue?

When four-year-old Lori repeatedly complains that another child is picking on her, the adult's best reaction is to have the children to work it out themselves.

Scolding aggressive children one day and ignoring them the next reduces aggression because children have to behave since they never know how the adult will react.

In the preceding example, what term describes Carla's behavior?

Increased language and memory skills lead to a greater capacity for hostile aggression.

Use the Social Support Pyramid to describe the developmental progression of effective strategies teachers can use to address childhood aggression.

Properly carried out, spanking helps children internalize the rules considered important by adults.

Onlookers experience negative impacts when bullying happens.

Ignoring aggression is a good way to help children control aggressive behavior.

What are the differences between aggression and assertiveness? Give an example of each.

According to your book, what should the teacher do when he sees the five-year-olds pretending to use sticks as guns?

At what type of aggression is conflict mediation aimed?

What term describes Ryan's behavior in this incident? Carla and Ryan both want the Legos. Both children begin grabbing and pushing. As they struggle to take the Legos from each other, Ryan shoves Carla so hard she begins to cry.

Which behavior is NOT fairly characteristic of victims of bullying?

Explain briefly what displacement is.

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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