Question 1

Don's father is raking leaves and putting them in a large bushel basket. In the first step of developing helping behavior, what might Don do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suggest that large plastic bags would work better. 
B)  Watch his father rake leaves. 
C)  Say, "There are too many leaves for you to rake yourself." 
D)  Ask his dad to play touch football. 
E)  Begin picking up leaves and putting them in bushel baskets. 
A)  Suggest that large plastic bags would work better. 
B)  Watch his father rake leaves. 
C)  Say, "There are too many leaves for you to rake yourself." 
D)  Ask his dad to play touch football. 
E)  Begin picking up leaves and putting them in bushel baskets. C

Question 2

Molly is struggling to open a heavy door. Gretchen, who is nearby, does nothing to help her. If you were told that Gretchen had not yet reached the first step in acting prosocially, what would you know?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gretchen had decided not to help. 
B)  Gretchen did not like Molly. 
C)  Gretchen was not aware that Molly needed help. 
D)  Gretchen is antisocial. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Gretchen had decided not to help. 
B)  Gretchen did not like Molly. 
C)  Gretchen was not aware that Molly needed help. 
D)  Gretchen is antisocial. 
E)  None of the above C

Question 3

Janice is crying because her ball is stuck on top of the toy shed. As the children gather around her, she cries. What would be the best strategy for the adult to use in this situation if his goal is to promote children's prosocial behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Set a rule that children should play with the balls further away from the shed. 
B)  Comfort Janice. 
C)  Explain to the other children why Janice is upset and that they could help. 
D)  Talk about the incident later in the day with the children at group time. 
E)  Reflect that everyone has gathered to see what is going on. 
A)  Set a rule that children should play with the balls further away from the shed. 
B)  Comfort Janice. 
C)  Explain to the other children why Janice is upset and that they could help. 
D)  Talk about the incident later in the day with the children at group time. 
E)  Reflect that everyone has gathered to see what is going on. C

Question 4

If adults consistently demonstrate prosocial behavior in their own lives, that is enough to get children to act more prosocially themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If Sally hurts Carley, it is best to make Sally apologize to Carley even if Sally doesn't mean it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Learning to accept kindness from others is a prosocial skill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List three reasons why older children find sharing easier than younger children.

Accepted Answer

Older children are more intellectually a

Question 8

Mrs. Schmidt wants to teach the children kindness. She is careful to say "thank you" when Greg gives her a valentine. Greg then says "thank you" when Erika gives him one. What is Greg's behavior an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  adherence 
B)  modeling 
C)  empathy 
D)  imitation 
E)  guilt 
A)  adherence 
B)  modeling 
C)  empathy 
D)  imitation 
E)  guilt

Question 9

What general training strategy leads to the greatest acquisition of prosocial behavior in children?

Accepted Answer

Children's active pa

Question 10

Mr. Itsu wants to develop prosocial behavior in his class. If he could do only one of the following, which would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have a discussion on helping others. 
B)  Demonstrate sharing with small dolls. 
C)  Punish aggressive behaviors. 
D)  Model helping behaviors himself. 
A)  Have a discussion on helping others. 
B)  Demonstrate sharing with small dolls. 
C)  Punish aggressive behaviors. 
D)  Model helping behaviors himself.

Question 11

Which of the following youngsters is most likely to help when he notices that Rachel is struggling with a heavy box?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caleb, who is pleased that a field trip has been planned for later in the day 
B)  Gary, who is upset that William got the first turn 
C)  Maury, who is a little nervous about the upcoming field trip 
D)  Bart, who is placidly watching the fish in the aquarium 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Caleb, who is pleased that a field trip has been planned for later in the day 
B)  Gary, who is upset that William got the first turn 
C)  Maury, who is a little nervous about the upcoming field trip 
D)  Bart, who is placidly watching the fish in the aquarium 
E)  None of the above

Question 12

Imagine that you have been invited to help a group of camp counselors create a more prosocial atmosphere in their program. Describe five strategies you would suggest and provide a rationale for each.

Accepted Answer

1. Implement daily team-building activit

Question 13

People who assist others increase their chances of receiving assistance in return.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Children pay more attention to a model's words than to her actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

On average, children exhibit greater numbers of prosocial behaviors than antisocial ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A child in the first phase of prosocial behavior may need adult help learning what to do to be helpful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the research, a four-year-old is more likely to act prosocial to ease his personal distress rather than for altruistic reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If Ms. French had to choose only one strategy to encourage children to act prosocially, which of the following strategies would get the best results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Model prosocial behavior herself. 
B)  Talk to the children about why it is important to be kind. 
C)  Have children practice prosocial behaviors through planned activities. 
D)  Have small group discussions during which children describe the prosocial behavior of classmates. 
A)  Model prosocial behavior herself. 
B)  Talk to the children about why it is important to be kind. 
C)  Have children practice prosocial behaviors through planned activities. 
D)  Have small group discussions during which children describe the prosocial behavior of classmates.

Question 19

A teacher who says "Let's see who can be the most kind today," is promoting prosocial behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Define the term prosocial behavior.

Accepted Answer

Acts of kindness that assist,

Don's father is raking leaves and putting them in a large bushel basket. In the first step of developing helping behavior, what might Don do?

Molly is struggling to open a heavy door. Gretchen, who is nearby, does nothing to help her. If you were told that Gretchen had not yet reached the first step in acting prosocially, what would you know?

Janice is crying because her ball is stuck on top of the toy shed. As the children gather around her, she cries. What would be the best strategy for the adult to use in this situation if his goal is to promote children's prosocial behavior?

If adults consistently demonstrate prosocial behavior in their own lives, that is enough to get children to act more prosocially themselves.

If Sally hurts Carley, it is best to make Sally apologize to Carley even if Sally doesn't mean it.

Learning to accept kindness from others is a prosocial skill.

List three reasons why older children find sharing easier than younger children.

Mrs. Schmidt wants to teach the children kindness. She is careful to say "thank you" when Greg gives her a valentine. Greg then says "thank you" when Erika gives him one. What is Greg's behavior an example of?

What general training strategy leads to the greatest acquisition of prosocial behavior in children?

Mr. Itsu wants to develop prosocial behavior in his class. If he could do only one of the following, which would be most effective?

Which of the following youngsters is most likely to help when he notices that Rachel is struggling with a heavy box?

Imagine that you have been invited to help a group of camp counselors create a more prosocial atmosphere in their program. Describe five strategies you would suggest and provide a rationale for each.

People who assist others increase their chances of receiving assistance in return.

Children pay more attention to a model's words than to her actions.

On average, children exhibit greater numbers of prosocial behaviors than antisocial ones.

A child in the first phase of prosocial behavior may need adult help learning what to do to be helpful.

According to the research, a four-year-old is more likely to act prosocial to ease his personal distress rather than for altruistic reasons.

If Ms. French had to choose only one strategy to encourage children to act prosocially, which of the following strategies would get the best results?

A teacher who says "Let's see who can be the most kind today," is promoting prosocial behavior.

Define the term prosocial behavior.

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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

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Exam 13: Promoting Prosocial Behavior

Don's father is raking leaves and putting them in a large bushel basket. In the first step of developing helping behavior, what might Don do?

Molly is struggling to open a heavy door. Gretchen, who is nearby, does nothing to help her. If you were told that Gretchen had not yet reached the first step in acting prosocially, what would you know?

Janice is crying because her ball is stuck on top of the toy shed. As the children gather around her, she cries. What would be the best strategy for the adult to use in this situation if his goal is to promote children's prosocial behavior?

If adults consistently demonstrate prosocial behavior in their own lives, that is enough to get children to act more prosocially themselves.

If Sally hurts Carley, it is best to make Sally apologize to Carley even if Sally doesn't mean it.

Learning to accept kindness from others is a prosocial skill.

List three reasons why older children find sharing easier than younger children.

Mrs. Schmidt wants to teach the children kindness. She is careful to say "thank you" when Greg gives her a valentine. Greg then says "thank you" when Erika gives him one. What is Greg's behavior an example of?

What general training strategy leads to the greatest acquisition of prosocial behavior in children?

Mr. Itsu wants to develop prosocial behavior in his class. If he could do only one of the following, which would be most effective?

Which of the following youngsters is most likely to help when he notices that Rachel is struggling with a heavy box?

Imagine that you have been invited to help a group of camp counselors create a more prosocial atmosphere in their program. Describe five strategies you would suggest and provide a rationale for each.

People who assist others increase their chances of receiving assistance in return.

Children pay more attention to a model's words than to her actions.

On average, children exhibit greater numbers of prosocial behaviors than antisocial ones.

A child in the first phase of prosocial behavior may need adult help learning what to do to be helpful.

According to the research, a four-year-old is more likely to act prosocial to ease his personal distress rather than for altruistic reasons.

If Ms. French had to choose only one strategy to encourage children to act prosocially, which of the following strategies would get the best results?

A teacher who says "Let's see who can be the most kind today," is promoting prosocial behavior.

Define the term prosocial behavior.

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

Handling Children's Aggressive Behavior

Fostering Healthy Attitudes about Sexuality and Diversity

Making Ethical Judgments and Decisions

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