Deck 12: Supporting Emotional and Social Development

Question 1

Which of the following is not an example of children using effective materials that allow them to express their feelings in positive ways?

A)Samantha makes an "I'm Sorry" card after knocking her best friend Primvada's castle over in the block center.
B)Tamika reads Bear Shadow,by Frank Ash,whenever she feels lonely without her favorite teddy bear.
C)Heidi colors over her classmate's picture because she wanted the last pink piece of construction paper.
D)Raul listens to music with headphones when he gets mad at his classmate for making too much noise at their work station.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

All are factors causing children stress except

A)early pressure to excel.
B)violence presented in the media.
C)child abuse and neglect.
D)watching programs that promote cooperation.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

An example of a complex emotion is

A)joy.
B)anger.
C)sadness.
D)boredom.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an environment and/or materials for social development?

A)Ms.LaSalle has a table that seats four children in each center.
B)Mr.Gusto blocks off certain centers because the children get too noisy and talkative.
C)Ms.Wang and Mrs.Delgado,co-teachers,only allow one child to sit at each computer station.
D)Principal Smith notices that the new kindergarten teacher has hung up pictures depicting one child engaged in a solitary activity.

Question 5

An example of a core emotion is

A)frustration.
B)anger.
C)annoyance.
D)jealousy.

Question 6

When planning the social curriculum,early care and education professionals can include all of the following activities except

A)singing songs at circle time.
B)playing group games outdoors.
C)independent art projects.
D)literature groups to encourage book discussions.

Question 7

Early care and education professionals assisting young children in dealing with feelings should begin

A)by identifying the negative consequences of acting on feelings.
B)by giving children strategies for dealing with feelings.
C)by helping children recognize and label their feelings.
D)by helping children accept their feelings as normal.

Question 8

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

A)Tyler is comfortable and positively approaches his peers to engage in cooperative play.
B)Vanna,a preschooler,prefers to play alone during free play time.
C)In the housekeeping center,Magda forcefully and without flexibility tells classmates that she is the only mother in their play scenario.
D)Nydia,a kindergartner,repeatedly lets Malcolm take her snack,although she is hungry and upset with his actions.

Question 9

Positive adult-child relationships

A)limit the development of social skills.
B)make it difficult to relate effectively with children.
C)keep teachers from preparing a positive climate.
D)support the strategies developed to deal with problems.

Question 10

Emotional competence includes all of the following components except

A)emotional expressiveness
B)emotional knowledge
C)emotional awareness
D)emotional regulation

Question 11

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

A)Competence
B)Worth
C)Intellect
D)Control

Question 12

Bullying is generally viewed as having the following three main forms:

A)physical,emotional,and verbal
B)intimidation,harassment,and non-verbal
C)victimization,harassment,and verbal
D)discrimination,intimidation,and non-verbal

Question 13

All of the following are positive social skills to encourage except

A)is non-assertive with personal rights.
B)is not easily intimidated by bullies.
C)expresses frustration and anger in positive ways.
D)uses appropriate nonverbal communication.

Question 14

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

A)birth to age 3.
B)18 months to 6 years.
C)3 years to 6 years.
D)5 years to 8 years.

Question 15

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

A)making friends.
B)sharing.
C)bullying.
D)cooperating.
E)problem solving.

Question 16

Self-concept refers to

A)a child's ideas about the surroundings in which learning and growth occur.
B)how people feel about themselves and is generally considered a component of emotional development.
C)how people see others and is generally considered a component of emotional development.
D)one's ability to act independently from others and is generally considered a component of social development.

Question 17

Children socially and emotionally "at risk" are not characterized as

A)generally well liked.
B)aggressive and disruptive.
C)unable to sustain close relationships with other children.
D)unable to establish a place for themselves in the peer culture.

Question 18

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

A)blocks.
B)puzzles.
C)natural objects.
D)art materials.

Question 19

Recent research suggests that ____ is the single best childhood predictor of adult adaptation.

A)IQ
B)school grades
C)classroom behavior
D)adequacy with which the child gets along with other children

Question 20

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

A)social skills.
B)emotional development.
C)coping strategies.
D)antagonism.

Question 21

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

Question 22

Early pressure to excel can be a stressor for young children.

Question 23

Self-concept is defined by how people feel about themselves and includes:

A)the belief that he/she can accomplish tasks and achieve goals
B)has no value by others
C)the degree to which people feel others control them
D)that goals and task accomplishment are hopeless

Question 24

The process of socialization begins at birth and continues throughout childhood.

Question 25

Caregivers and teachers in early childhood settings are an important factor in the development of a child's social skills.

Question 26

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

Question 27

What is the purpose of a cooperative learning experience?

Question 28

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

A)teaching them to tell an adult
B)using strategies to counter verbal bullying
C)talk about fighting back and how that does not work
D)all of the above

Question 29

Smiling,a pat on the shoulder,and a hug are forms of encouragement.

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

The single best childhood predictor of adult adaptation is classroom behavior.

Question 34

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

Question 35

What are the key elements of self-concept?

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

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

Question 39

List social skills that are developing as children engage in play activities.

Question 40

What is the difference between core emotions and complex emotions?

Question 41

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?

Question 42

Is it really necessary to teach social skills? Why or why not? Give specific examples to back up the position you take.

Question 43

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

Question 44

What are some activities that can become a part of the social curriculum plan that promote the development skills in this domain?