Question 1

Teen mothers all stay on welfare over the long term because they all drop out of high school

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Physically abused children suffer short-term problems but they are well adjusted by adulthood

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What 4 characteristics define quality child care?

Accepted Answer

Quality child care is essential for the healthy development of children, and it is characterized by several key features. Here are four characteristics that define quality child care:

1. Safe and Healthy Environment: A quality child care setting provides a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children. This includes following safety guidelines to prevent accidents, maintaining cleanliness to avoid the spread of germs, and providing a space that is well-supervised to ensure the safety of all children. Additionally, a quality child care environment will have procedures in place for handling emergencies and will adhere to state and local regulations regarding child care facilities.

2. Qualified and Caring Staff: Caregivers and teachers in a quality child care setting are trained, qualified, and experienced in early childhood education. They understand child development and are skilled in creating a nurturing and supportive atmosphere. These professionals are committed to fostering each child's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive growth. They also engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in the field.

3. Stimulating Curriculum and Learning Activities: Quality child care provides a curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and designed to promote learning and development in all areas. Activities are tailored to the age and abilities of the children and encourage exploration, creativity, and problem-solving. The curriculum should include a balance of structured and unstructured activities, opportunities for play, and experiences that promote literacy, math, science, and social skills.

4. Positive Relationships and Responsive Care: In a quality child care setting, caregivers form positive, responsive relationships with children. They are attentive to the individual needs of each child and respond to their cues and signals. This includes providing comfort, encouragement, and appropriate guidance. Caregivers also foster positive relationships among children, helping them to develop social skills and learn to interact respectfully with others.

These characteristics are interrelated and contribute to an environment where children can thrive and where parents can feel confident that their child is receiving the care and education they deserve. Quality child care is an investment in the future, as it lays the foundation for children's success in school and in life.

Question 4

The developmental trajectory for families in poverty can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A) highly stable 
B) families move in and out of poverty 
C) families that move out of poverty stay out of poverty 
D) families only move out of poverty when provided with government assistance for at least 5 years 
A) highly stable 
B) families move in and out of poverty 
C) families that move out of poverty stay out of poverty 
D) families only move out of poverty when provided with government assistance for at least 5 years

Question 5

You are pleased to be residing in the U.S. because of the following social policies and social conditions:

Accepted Answer

A) the low rate of poverty in the U.S. compared with other modern societies 
B) the high level of support provided for children compared with military spending 
C) the government's being largely responsible for the health and well-being of children 
D) none of the above 
A) the low rate of poverty in the U.S. compared with other modern societies 
B) the high level of support provided for children compared with military spending 
C) the government's being largely responsible for the health and well-being of children 
D) none of the above

Question 6

The purpose of social policy is to:

Accepted Answer

A) provide information 
B) provide funding to achieve goals such as child protection and family support 
C) provide services to prevent or reduce problems 
D) all of the above 
A) provide information 
B) provide funding to achieve goals such as child protection and family support 
C) provide services to prevent or reduce problems 
D) all of the above

Question 7

List 3 consequences of spending extended time in child care

Accepted Answer

Spending extended time in child care can

Question 8

What are 4 negative effects of poverty on children?

Accepted Answer

Poverty can have profound and lasting ne

Question 9

Child abuse is solely the parents' fault as all types of infants and children are equally likely to be abused

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Primary prevention policies are designed to:

Accepted Answer

A) provide remedial training for children with poor social skills 
B) alter environmental conditions and prevent problems before they develop 
C) provide therapy for children in trouble 
D) focus on children who are already at risk of developing problems 
A) provide remedial training for children with poor social skills 
B) alter environmental conditions and prevent problems before they develop 
C) provide therapy for children in trouble 
D) focus on children who are already at risk of developing problems

Question 11

The following factor increases your chance of becoming pregnant as a teen:

Accepted Answer

A)  having a sister who became pregnant as a teen 
B) being an early maturer 
C) an absent father 
D) all of the above 
A)  having a sister who became pregnant as a teen 
B) being an early maturer 
C) an absent father 
D) all of the above

Question 12

As a government advisor, what policies would you recommend to improve the state of child care?

Accepted Answer

As a government advisor, I would recomme

Question 13

List the ways that child neglect is defined

Accepted Answer

Child neglect can be defined in several

Question 14

Discuss the effects of poverty on children's social development.

Accepted Answer

Poverty can have significant negative ef

Question 15

TANF is a good example of a primary prevention policy

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to researchers, what components define high quality child care?

Accepted Answer

A) being close to home 
B) having teachers with a high level of training 
C) having high staff turnover so children can interact with a diversity of adults 
D) having a substantial number of children to ensure that children have many different play opportunities 
A) being close to home 
B) having teachers with a high level of training 
C) having high staff turnover so children can interact with a diversity of adults 
D) having a substantial number of children to ensure that children have many different play opportunities

Question 17

Using nanny care is desirable because:

Accepted Answer

A) it ensures an educationally stimulating environment 
B) it is convenient 
C) it affords lots of opportunities for children to have contact with peers 
D) nannies are well trained and licensed 
A) it ensures an educationally stimulating environment 
B) it is convenient 
C) it affords lots of opportunities for children to have contact with peers 
D) nannies are well trained and licensed

Question 18

Economic improvement programs are aimed at:

Accepted Answer

A) providing better housing 
B) increasing income for poor families 
C) providing money management skills 
D) some of the above but not all of the above 
A) providing better housing 
B) increasing income for poor families 
C) providing money management skills 
D) some of the above but not all of the above

Question 19

A secondary prevention policy is aimed at preventing problems from starting in the first place

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Children who spend long hours in child care are more likely to show increases in cortisol

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Teen mothers all stay on welfare over the long term because they all drop out of high school

Physically abused children suffer short-term problems but they are well adjusted by adulthood

What 4 characteristics define quality child care?

The developmental trajectory for families in poverty can best be described as:

You are pleased to be residing in the U.S. because of the following social policies and social conditions:

The purpose of social policy is to:

List 3 consequences of spending extended time in child care

What are 4 negative effects of poverty on children?

Child abuse is solely the parents' fault as all types of infants and children are equally likely to be abused

Primary prevention policies are designed to:

The following factor increases your chance of becoming pregnant as a teen:

As a government advisor, what policies would you recommend to improve the state of child care?

List the ways that child neglect is defined

Discuss the effects of poverty on children's social development.

TANF is a good example of a primary prevention policy

According to researchers, what components define high quality child care?

Using nanny care is desirable because:

Economic improvement programs are aimed at:

A secondary prevention policy is aimed at preventing problems from starting in the first place

Children who spend long hours in child care are more likely to show increases in cortisol

Introduction: Theories of Social Development

Research Methods: Tools for Discovery

Biological Foundations: Roots in Neurons and Genes

Attachment: Forming Close Relationships

Emotions: Thoughts About Feelings

Self and Other: Getting to Know Me, Getting to Know You

Family: Early and Enduring Influences

Peers: a World of Their Own

Schools Mentors and Media: Connections With Society

Sex and Gender: Vive La Différence

Morality: Knowing Right Doing Good

Aggression: Insult and Injury

Overarching Themes: Integrating Social Development

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Exam 13: Policy: Improving Childrens Lives

Teen mothers all stay on welfare over the long term because they all drop out of high school

Physically abused children suffer short-term problems but they are well adjusted by adulthood

What 4 characteristics define quality child care?

The developmental trajectory for families in poverty can best be described as:

You are pleased to be residing in the U.S. because of the following social policies and social conditions:

The purpose of social policy is to:

List 3 consequences of spending extended time in child care

What are 4 negative effects of poverty on children?

Child abuse is solely the parents' fault as all types of infants and children are equally likely to be abused

Primary prevention policies are designed to:

The following factor increases your chance of becoming pregnant as a teen:

As a government advisor, what policies would you recommend to improve the state of child care?

List the ways that child neglect is defined

Discuss the effects of poverty on children's social development.

TANF is a good example of a primary prevention policy

According to researchers, what components define high quality child care?

Using nanny care is desirable because:

Economic improvement programs are aimed at:

A secondary prevention policy is aimed at preventing problems from starting in the first place

Children who spend long hours in child care are more likely to show increases in cortisol

Introduction: Theories of Social Development

Research Methods: Tools for Discovery

Biological Foundations: Roots in Neurons and Genes

Attachment: Forming Close Relationships

Emotions: Thoughts About Feelings

Self and Other: Getting to Know Me, Getting to Know You

Family: Early and Enduring Influences

Peers: a World of Their Own

Schools Mentors and Media: Connections With Society

Sex and Gender: Vive La Différence

Morality: Knowing Right Doing Good

Aggression: Insult and Injury

Overarching Themes: Integrating Social Development

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