Question 1

In terms of challenging behavior, what can contextual problems refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  problems with a classroom's schedule 
B)  problems with how lessons are presented 
C)  problems with a teacher's style of guidance 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  problems with a classroom's schedule 
B)  problems with how lessons are presented 
C)  problems with a teacher's style of guidance 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these D

Question 2

Explain why episodes of challenging behavior are the "hot spots"in a classroom.

Accepted Answer

Episodes of challenging behavior are often considered the "hot spots" in a classroom because they can disrupt the learning environment and create a sense of chaos and tension among students and teachers. These episodes can be challenging to manage and require immediate attention and intervention to prevent escalation and ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in the classroom.

Challenging behavior can take many forms, including aggression, defiance, noncompliance, and disruptive behavior. When these behaviors occur, they can quickly escalate and spread, impacting the overall classroom climate and making it difficult for students to focus and learn. Additionally, these episodes can be emotionally draining for teachers and can lead to feelings of frustration, helplessness, and burnout.

Addressing and managing episodes of challenging behavior effectively is crucial for creating a positive and supportive learning environment. It requires a proactive and collaborative approach that involves understanding the underlying causes of the behavior, implementing appropriate strategies and interventions, and providing support and resources for both students and teachers. By addressing these "hot spots" in the classroom, educators can promote a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.

Question 3

The circuit or path that shuttles signals between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex:

Accepted Answer

A)  develops very gradually 
B)  develops quite rapidly 
C)  is nonexistent in young children 
D)  none of the above 
A)  develops very gradually 
B)  develops quite rapidly 
C)  is nonexistent in young children 
D)  none of the above A

Question 4

Robert hits his kindergarten teacher's arm to get his attention, even when the teacher is busy with other children. The teacher has documented that this occurs about eight times every day. This child's challenging behavior is most likely rooted in:

Accepted Answer

A)  simply not knowing how to get the teacher's attention appropriately 
B)  having to do too many workbook pages 
C)  having a fully developed occipital connection 
D)  a lack of sleep 
E)  both B and C 
A)  simply not knowing how to get the teacher's attention appropriately 
B)  having to do too many workbook pages 
C)  having a fully developed occipital connection 
D)  a lack of sleep 
E)  both B and C

Question 5

Explain this statement: Challenging behavior is "in the eye of the beholder."

Accepted Answer

The statement "Challenging behavior is '

Question 6

List and explain two of the roots of challenging behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Two roots of challenging behaviors can b

Question 7

According to the textbook, biting is most common in what age group?

Accepted Answer

A)  older preschoolers 
B)  kindergarten children 
C)  infants 
D)  none of these 
A)  older preschoolers 
B)  kindergarten children 
C)  infants 
D)  none of these

Question 8

The part of the human brain that helps people to control themselves and to analyze emotions reaches full development:

Accepted Answer

A)  at birth or shortly after birth 
B)  between 10 and 18 months of age 
C)  in late adolescence or early adulthood 
D)  none of these 
A)  at birth or shortly after birth 
B)  between 10 and 18 months of age 
C)  in late adolescence or early adulthood 
D)  none of these

Question 9

What is the part of a human brain that helps people to control themselves and to analyze emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala 
B)  temporal lobe 
C)  frontal associative cortex 
D)  cerebellum 
A)  amygdala 
B)  temporal lobe 
C)  frontal associative cortex 
D)  cerebellum

Question 10

All of the following are purposes for teasing except:

Accepted Answer

A)  attempting to establish a friendship 
B)  trying to gain peer acceptance 
C)  making the teaser feel better about himself 
D)  establishing control 
A)  attempting to establish a friendship 
B)  trying to gain peer acceptance 
C)  making the teaser feel better about himself 
D)  establishing control

Question 11

A good method for a teacher to use for figuring out the purpose of a child's challenging behavior is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a checklist 
B)  a rating scale 
C)  functional behavior assessment 
D)  observation of hot spots 
A)  a checklist 
B)  a rating scale 
C)  functional behavior assessment 
D)  observation of hot spots

Question 12

An event preceding and possibly predicting an event that follows it is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  antecedent 
B)  behavior 
C)  consequence 
D)  none of the above 
A)  antecedent 
B)  behavior 
C)  consequence 
D)  none of the above

Question 13

A third level of preventing challenging behaviors and usually done by early intervention professionals trained to work with families and very young children in their homes is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  social and emotional foundations 
B)  focused intervention 
C)  functional behavior assessment 
D)  none of the above 
A)  social and emotional foundations 
B)  focused intervention 
C)  functional behavior assessment 
D)  none of the above

Question 14

During early childhood, which of the following is true about children and anger?

Accepted Answer

A)  They feel, express, and understand anger. 
B)  They feel and express, but do not understand anger. 
C)  They feel but do not express or understand anger. 
D)  They do not feel anger. 
A)  They feel, express, and understand anger. 
B)  They feel and express, but do not understand anger. 
C)  They feel but do not express or understand anger. 
D)  They do not feel anger.

Question 15

The phrase "calm and cool times"refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  any period of relative peace and serenity with a classroom 
B)  the period that immediately precedes a challenging event 
C)  the period that immediately follows a challenging event 
D)  none of the above 
A)  any period of relative peace and serenity with a classroom 
B)  the period that immediately precedes a challenging event 
C)  the period that immediately follows a challenging event 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

Which of the following are roots of challenging behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  needs that have not been met 
B)  lacking a skill 
C)  a child's developmental characteristics 
D)  all of these 
A)  needs that have not been met 
B)  lacking a skill 
C)  a child's developmental characteristics 
D)  all of these

Question 17

According to the textbook, the claim that challenging behavior is "in the eye of the beholder"means that a person's ability to ________ affects how she views behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  take another person's perspective 
B)  speak at least two languages 
C)  write lesson plans 
D)  both B and C 
A)  take another person's perspective 
B)  speak at least two languages 
C)  write lesson plans 
D)  both B and C

Question 18

Why should early childhood teachers examine their own practices when they face a challenging behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Professional teachers reflect on their practices. 
B)  It will help them identify the root of the problem. 
C)  It will give them insight about their classroom's part in the challenging behavior. 
D)  all of these 
A)  Professional teachers reflect on their practices. 
B)  It will help them identify the root of the problem. 
C)  It will give them insight about their classroom's part in the challenging behavior. 
D)  all of these

Question 19

According to the textbook, what part of a human brain often takes over after sensing danger, before a person can analyze a situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal lobe 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  amygdala 
D)  none of these 
A)  temporal lobe 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  amygdala 
D)  none of these

Question 20

Aggressive behavior towards others can result from:

Accepted Answer

A)  stress 
B)  seeking attention 
C)  lack of social emotional skills 
D)  all of the above 
A)  stress 
B)  seeking attention 
C)  lack of social emotional skills 
D)  all of the above

In terms of challenging behavior, what can contextual problems refer to?

Explain why episodes of challenging behavior are the "hot spots"in a classroom.

The circuit or path that shuttles signals between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex:

Robert hits his kindergarten teacher's arm to get his attention, even when the teacher is busy with other children. The teacher has documented that this occurs about eight times every day. This child's challenging behavior is most likely rooted in:

Explain this statement: Challenging behavior is "in the eye of the beholder."

List and explain two of the roots of challenging behaviors.

According to the textbook, biting is most common in what age group?

The part of the human brain that helps people to control themselves and to analyze emotions reaches full development:

What is the part of a human brain that helps people to control themselves and to analyze emotions?

All of the following are purposes for teasing except:

A good method for a teacher to use for figuring out the purpose of a child's challenging behavior is:

An event preceding and possibly predicting an event that follows it is a(n):

A third level of preventing challenging behaviors and usually done by early intervention professionals trained to work with families and very young children in their homes is called:

During early childhood, which of the following is true about children and anger?

The phrase "calm and cool times"refers to:

Which of the following are roots of challenging behavior?

According to the textbook, the claim that challenging behavior is "in the eye of the beholder"means that a person's ability to ________ affects how she views behavior.

Why should early childhood teachers examine their own practices when they face a challenging behavior?

According to the textbook, what part of a human brain often takes over after sensing danger, before a person can analyze a situation?

Aggressive behavior towards others can result from:

A Teachers Role in Guiding Children

Theoretical Foundations of Child Guidance

Understand Child Development: A Key to Guiding Children Effectively

Supportive Physical Environments: Indirect Guidance

Positive Guidance and Discipline Strategies: Direct Guidance

Using Observation in Guiding Children

Self-Esteem and the Moral Self

Feelings and Friends: Emotional and Social Competence

Resilience and Stress in Childhood

Aggression and Bullying in Young Children

Apply Your Knowledge: Guiding Children During Routines and Transitions

Apply Your Knowledge: Use the Decision-Making Model of Child Guidance

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Exam 11: Minimizing Challenging Behavior

In terms of challenging behavior, what can contextual problems refer to?

Explain why episodes of challenging behavior are the "hot spots"in a classroom.

The circuit or path that shuttles signals between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex:

Robert hits his kindergarten teacher's arm to get his attention, even when the teacher is busy with other children. The teacher has documented that this occurs about eight times every day. This child's challenging behavior is most likely rooted in:

Explain this statement: Challenging behavior is "in the eye of the beholder."

List and explain two of the roots of challenging behaviors.

According to the textbook, biting is most common in what age group?

The part of the human brain that helps people to control themselves and to analyze emotions reaches full development:

What is the part of a human brain that helps people to control themselves and to analyze emotions?

All of the following are purposes for teasing except:

A good method for a teacher to use for figuring out the purpose of a child's challenging behavior is:

An event preceding and possibly predicting an event that follows it is a(n):

A third level of preventing challenging behaviors and usually done by early intervention professionals trained to work with families and very young children in their homes is called:

During early childhood, which of the following is true about children and anger?

The phrase "calm and cool times"refers to:

Which of the following are roots of challenging behavior?

According to the textbook, the claim that challenging behavior is "in the eye of the beholder"means that a person's ability to ________ affects how she views behavior.

Why should early childhood teachers examine their own practices when they face a challenging behavior?

According to the textbook, what part of a human brain often takes over after sensing danger, before a person can analyze a situation?

Aggressive behavior towards others can result from:

A Teachers Role in Guiding Children

Theoretical Foundations of Child Guidance

Understand Child Development: A Key to Guiding Children Effectively

Supportive Physical Environments: Indirect Guidance

Positive Guidance and Discipline Strategies: Direct Guidance

Using Observation in Guiding Children

Self-Esteem and the Moral Self

Feelings and Friends: Emotional and Social Competence

Resilience and Stress in Childhood

Aggression and Bullying in Young Children

Apply Your Knowledge: Guiding Children During Routines and Transitions

Apply Your Knowledge: Use the Decision-Making Model of Child Guidance

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