Deck 6: Students of Families in Transition

Question 1

Tori feels remorse since the death of her younger sister.She thinks that she should have been the one to die because she is the older sibling.Tori is probably experiencing ______.

A)post-traumatic stress syndrome
B)stress-induced depression
C)life event transition
D)survivor's guilt

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A child in ______ is buffered against the negative effects resulting from moving and changing schools.

A)an affluent family
B)a nuclear family
C)a military family
D)no type of family

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A(An) ______ can make it easier for children who are trying to adjust to a move and a new school.

A)introduction packet of community resources
B)welcoming classroom environment
C)trip to the guidance counselor
D)overview of the curriculum

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Teresa recently arrived in Mrs.Talbert's second-grade class,8 weeks into the school year.She and her family moved to the area from another state.The school's mandatory parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for next week,and Mrs.Talbert is not sure the best way to approach Teresa's family,since there is little information to share about Teresa's academic progress so far.What is the best solution for Mrs.Talbert?

A)Talk with Teresa's family on the phone as soon as possible to find out more about Teresa.Ask if they would like to meet at conference time
B)Get clearance from the principal to wait until the spring parent-teacher conferences to talk with Teresa's family
C)Ask the school principal to meet with Teresa's family to get them acclimated to the school during conference week
D)Set a time on the conference schedule and inform Teresa's family members of their appointment time

Question 5

Teachers are recommended to encourage the ______ parent to stay actively involved in his or her child's education,even if there is conflict between the parents.

A)remarried
B)divorced
C)noncustodial
D)neglectful

Question 6

Which statement about the relationships between divorce,parents,and/or children is true?

A)If a parent has emotional problems,such as depression,and becomes self-absorbed or withdrawn,then students may exhibit acting out behaviors as well as develop emotional problems.
B)Effective teaching practices can reduce the negative effects more than any level of parental support provided.
C)The negative effects were stronger for the academic achievement of children in secondary school when compared with children in primary school.
D)Children who have accumulated fewer negative family transitions will have more academic,behavioral,and emotional problems than children who have experienced more negative life events.

Question 7

It is recommended that schools help homeless children by ______.

A)providing them with laundry and shower facilities at school
B)issuing state identification cards
C)not requiring them to change schools
D)not requiring income verification paperwork for free lunch eligibility

Question 8

Young children who experience a death in their immediate family ______.

A)may not understand that death is final or real
B)go through all five stages of the grieving process much more quickly than adults
C)tend to grieve in the same way as their parents
D)rarely have difficulty expressing their emotions

Question 9

Which consequence illustrates a loss of status for children after a divorce?

A)having your own bedroom instead of sharing it with siblings
B)having to change schools
C)having less health care insurance
D)having to move into a newer home

Question 10

Teachers can help ease the transition to a new school by assigning a/an ______ to assist the new student in learning the school.

A)peer tutor
B)hall pass
C)student ambassador
D)informal assessment

Question 11

Transitions are difficult for children because they tend to change the ______ of parenting,which affects the ______ between parent and child.

A)dignity; bond
B)boundaries; level of control
C)quality; relationship
D)rules; acceptance

Question 12

Blended families must develop new roles and ______ to help children function in the new family system.

A)consequences
B)transitions
C)life events
D)boundaries

Question 13

Which factor should Mr.Regar consider when he plans books about sensitive topics to read to his first grade class?

A)Books about relevant topics should be read to the entire class,during whole group activities.
B)Some titles are best read individually or sent home for families to read.
C)There are very few books with children experiencing life events,so it will be a challenge to identify and locate good books to use in his class.
D)Parents will be offended by the use of children's books about sensitive topics such as divorce,homelessness,and diverse families.

Question 14

Research suggests which strategy to help children adjust to their parents' divorce?

A)provide limited information about the divorce to children
B)create a new,blended family as soon after the divorce as possible
C)getting the children into counseling
D)parents maintain a sense of security and emotional support

Question 15

It is common for young children who are grieving to develop ______ and to ______ in developmental behaviors.

A)stress; advance
B)physical ailments; regress
C)mental illnesses; revel
D)attachments to adults; need assistance

Question 16

Miss Perkins,a kindergarten teacher,pays special attention to her students who join the classroom after the start of the school year.She knows how important it is to help new students develop ______,so they can transition more smoothly to the new classroom.

A)friendships
B)self-esteem
C)resilience
D)emotional regulation

Question 17

One way that teachers can reach out to families who have recently moved into the area is to provide information about ______.

A)school policies
B)community resources
C)the local geographic area
D)food bank and clothing pantries

Question 18

Even positive ______,like a wedding or the birth of a baby,can cause stress in a family.

A)rites of passage
B)life events
C)transitions
D)scenarios

Question 19

The ability of children to withstand the effects of stressful transitions seems to be most closely associated with the ______.

A)strength of family relationships
B)families' socioeconomic status
C)child's age
D)child's gender

Question 20

High school graduation ceremonies,going away parties,and weddings are examples of ______,or transitions that are expected.

A)non-normative transitions
B)resiliencies
C)family life cycles
D)rites of passage

Question 21

The majority of children adopted from foster care are adopted by ______.

A)grandparents
B)family friends
C)foster parents
D)single adults or married couple working through adoption agencies

Question 22

Children in military families are at greater risk for abuse or neglect when their parent(s) are deployed.

Question 23

Non-normative transitions include events such as the birth of a baby or death of a loved one after a prolonged illness,and they can be very difficult for children and families.

Question 24

Twelve-year-old Henry is sullen,angry,and worried about his father who was recently arrested and is now in jail awaiting trial.Studies show that what Henry is most in need of at this time is ______.

A)a mentor to serve as a father figure
B)accurate information about his father's whereabouts and safety
C)protection from the harsh realities of his father's situation
D)someone to tell his classmates what has happened to his father so he won't have to tell them

Question 25

What is "dwell time" in the life of a military family?

A)the post-deployment time when the military family member is home
B)the mourning period after the loss of a military family member in active duty
C)the length of time a child takes to progress through the stages of the grieving process after the loss of a military family member
D)the amount of time a student spends in one school before moving to a new school

Question 26

Researchers found that adolescents with a parent or family member in prison were very concerned about ______ because they feared being ______.

A)confidentiality; stigmatized
B)prison visits; separated from their loved one
C)the length of the prison term; placed in foster care
D)school absences resulting from court appearances; penalized for them

Question 27

Which statement about foster care is accurate?

A)The goal of foster care is always reunification with the birth family.
B)Children were often indentured servants in early American foster care.
C)Foster care is designed to be a long-term,rather than temporary,placement.
D)Most children in foster care are placed in relatives' homes.

Question 28

Parents who are deployed can still be involved in their children's education.

Question 29

Children whose parents are incarcerated are more likely to ______.

A)fear authority
B)be resilient
C)learn from their parents' mistakes and make better life choices because of it
D)enter the criminal justice system at some point in their lives

Question 30

Children who move into better homes and neighborhoods suffer little or no negative consequences a result of a move,whereas students from poverty or single-parent homes who move often experience lower grades in school as a result.

Question 31

Parents,other family members,and teachers can help buffer children from the damaging effects of stressful change.

Question 32

How can teachers help children from military families to feel welcome and secure at school?

A)avoid any references to the military during the school day
B)eliminate homework and any additional stress while a parent is deployed
C)encourage classroom conversations and relationships among military and nonmilitary students
D)continually assure the children their parents are OK and will come home soon

Question 33

To help children in foster care succeed academically,teachers need to ______.

A)have high expectations for success
B)get all previous school records
C)give as minimal support as possible
D)allow the guidance counselor to handle all concerns

Question 34

Which strategy is recommended for teachers who will be working with students in active-duty military families?

A)keep war stories and daily news out of the classroom
B)forgo conferences with families who are about to be deployed
C)limit the bad news sent home to families
D)incorporate coping strategies into the curriculum

Question 35

Technology can be used to overcome many of the challenges that prevent children from visiting incarcerated family members.Which challenge may still exist even with the use of technology,such as video conferencing?

A)public transportation typically does not exist for prisons
B)prison facilities may be far from inmates' families
C)children and their possessions may be searched before visits
D)prison visits may be short in duration

Question 36

Rajah's twin 7-year-old brother recently died in an accident.His teacher knows all of Rajah's family members are in counseling to help them deal with their grief.In which way can Rajah's teacher help him in school as he goes through this difficult time?

A)Talk with the other children in the class and explain why Rajah is sad.Tell them to say nothing about his brother.
B)Dedicate several morning meetings with the class to discuss death and dying.Ask the other children to share their stories and questions with Rajah.
C)Look for ways to help Rajah remember his brother and share memories and feelings about him when he chooses to.
D)Read children's books that deal with the subjects of death and dying to the class every day for one month.Hope Rajah finds comfort in the stories.

Question 37

Research indicates that children whose parents are in the military self-reported ______ as the most difficult aspect of military life.

A)not knowing when a parent will be deployed
B)dealing with the numerous moves and school changes as a result of military service
C)worrying about a parent's safety
D)negative portrayal of military personnel in the media

Question 38

What method did the San Francisco Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership use to create the Bill of Rights for Children of the Incarcerated?

A)It was based on the findings of research studies than spanned over 30 years.
B)It was based on the belief that children with incarcerated parents need minimal supports to overcome their challenges.
C)It was based on surveys completed by parents,teachers,and caregivers of children who have incarcerated family members.
D)It was based on interviews and experiences of children who have incarcerated parents.

Question 39

Family members recover more quickly if they progress through all steps of the grieving process together.

Question 40

Which classroom activity is likely to make foster children feel uncomfortable?

A)reading children's books about a variety of family types
B)having classroom volunteers assist small groups with math
C)learning about historical or cultural events that included families
D)creating a family tree with baby pictures

Question 41

A parent's return after a long deployment can be a stressful event for children.

Question 42

Schools can help children in transition or crisis by simply maintaining regular,predictable routines and procedures.

Question 43

Washington Elementary School is located near a large military base,and students' families at Washington Elementary are often deployed overseas.In what ways can Washington Elementary teachers design their curriculum to build students' resiliency,coping skills,and sense of belonging in the classroom?

Question 44

In what ways can teachers help a new student moving into the classroom in the middle of the year better adjust to the classroom?

Question 45

What are some common responses to stress and grief teachers of young children may see in the classroom?

Question 46

Studies show that parenting classes can help incarcerated parents to parent better and to stay out of prison once released.

Question 47

Children who witness their parent's arrest are more likely to suffer trauma,grief,and other symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Question 48

What are some key principles teachers should keep in mind when working with families who are going through separation and divorce?