Exam 12: Supporting Emotional and Social Development

Many well-meaning adults say things like "Don't be sad" or "Stop crying." Based on information in your text,what is the problem with these kinds of statements? What would be some better ways of communicating with children about their feelings?

Describe two materials that could be used in the early learning environment for emotional development.

It is expected that young children will need help in identifying and controlling their emotions.

Which of the following is an example of a social skill?

Social spaces for infants and toddlers should only facilitate adult-child interactions.

The following material is particularly effective in allowing children to express their feelings in positive ways

Which of the following is not one of the three dimensions of self-concept?

How does stress affect young children? What should early learning professionals do to assist children in dealing with the stresses they face?

What is the difference between core emotions and complex emotions?

Conflict resolution is an effective approach to guiding young children's social interactions.The High/Scope program has created a six-step method for adults who work with children

What is the purpose of a cooperative learning experience?

Strategies that can be taught to children when they have been bullied include:

Name three strategies that build a positive climate or "friendly workplace"?

Both research and practice suggest that peers strongly influence one another.Knowing this,what will you do to develop positive peer relations?

It is possible to teach emotional development through art materials with young children.

Egocentrism is one of the reasons that children struggle with perspective taking.

How can early care and education professionals help children build "emotional literacy" skills? Give specific examples.

Racial bullying may be seen as early as seven or eight years of age.

All of the following are healthy social skills encouraged by play except

A quality program for young children recognizes the value of guiding the growth of all of the following except