Question 1

What is the first step in developing an intensive individualized intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)   Develop initial goals for the child.
B)   Discuss what is bothering the child with him or her.
C)   Design a draft of an initial behavior support plan to share with others.
D)   Create a positive behavior support team for the child.
E)   None of the above D

Question 2

Identify the three questions adults should ask themselves to determine whether a child's behavior is appropriate. These questions are the ones that adults use to decide whether to set a rule.

Accepted Answer

Is this behavior unsafe? Is this behavior damaging property? Is this behavior infringing on someone else's rights? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, it is appropriate to set a rule/redirect the child's behavior.

Question 3

George wants all the toy cars for himself. Other children would like to play too. The teacher uses the entire skill sequence through the warning. George does not share. The teacher then says, "Remember, I said you could decide how to share on your own or I would help you. Now I will help you." This is an example of a correctly worded follow-through.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

When children are uncertain about adult expectations, what should adults do?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When children are uncertain about adult expectations,...

Question 5

You hear Randy shout, "No fair!" Then, he hits Marcy. As you move into the situation, the most effective reflection would be:

Accepted Answer

A)   "You're hitting."
B)   "You hate Marcy."
C)   "You're angry."
D)   "You could really hurt each other when you hit like that."
E)   "It upsets me when you hit each other. Try talking instead."

Question 6

A logical consequence for a child who breaks the rule "Stay in bed until the doctor has a chance to examine you" is that the child's illness will take longer to cure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A behavior hypothesis is an estimation of 'why' the child is behaving as she is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Preschoolers are naturally impulsive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a positive consequence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Say "You worked a long time on that project. I'm pleased you were so careful and thorough."
B)   Give a star sticker on a spelling paper.
C)   Allow children to earn computer game tokens for reading 10 books.
D)   Give a star sticker on a spelling paper and allow children to earn computer game tokens for reading 10 books.
E)   All of the above

Question 10

Logical consequences increase children's repertoire of acceptable behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Marissa, an eight-year-old, often draws pictures in the margin of library books even though the rules forbid this behavior. Select an appropriate consequence for this mistaken behavior. Identify the category of consequence you have chosen. Why is this consequence the best one for the situation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marissa, an eight-year-old, often draws pictures in...

Question 12

Describe three ways you might serve as an effective member of a child's Positive Behavior Support Team.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe three ways you might serve as...

Question 13

Richard has submitted messy homework for three days in a row. An appropriate warning would be, "Either do your homework neatly or you will have to rewrite it during recess."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A Positive Behavior Support Plan includes potential replacement behaviors for the child to learn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the preceding situation, which of the consequences is (are) logical?

Accepted Answer

A)   denying recess
B)   only with adult assistance
C)   sitting apart
D)   putting the player out of reach
E)   denying recess, time-out, putting the player out of reach

Question 16

Is the following example a correct follow-through? If it is, write "yes" and go on to the next question. If it is incorrect, write "no" and explain why the example is wrong.
Jason wants all the toy cars for himself. Other children would like to play too. The teacher gives a personal message and a warning. Jason does not share. The teacher then says, "Remember, I said you could decide how to share on your own or I would help you. Now I will help you."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Is the following example a correct follow-through?...

Question 17

The 'B' in the A-B-C Analysis stands for "benefits" for the child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Goeffrey leaves his art materials on the table and goes to another activity. The teacher has used a personal message to remind him that the rule is clean up before leaving the art area. The next thing the teacher should do is make Geoffrey return to the area to clean up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Adult inconsistency is a source of misbehavior in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Kirsten continues to flip the dials on the television after being told to turn them carefully. What would be a logical consequence?

Accepted Answer

A)   a broken knob
B)   no TV watching for that night
C)   leaving the room for awhile
D)   turning the knobs only with adult assistance
E)   no TV watching for that night and leaving the room for awhile

Exam 11: Fostering Self-Discipline in Children: Implementing Solutions and Consequences

What is the first step in developing an intensive individualized intervention?

Identify the three questions adults should ask themselves to determine whether a child's behavior is appropriate. These questions are the ones that adults use to decide whether to set a rule.

When children are uncertain about adult expectations, what should adults do?

You hear Randy shout, "No fair!" Then, he hits Marcy. As you move into the situation, the most effective reflection would be:

A logical consequence for a child who breaks the rule "Stay in bed until the doctor has a chance to examine you" is that the child's illness will take longer to cure.

A behavior hypothesis is an estimation of 'why' the child is behaving as she is.

Preschoolers are naturally impulsive.

Which of the following is an example of a positive consequence?

Logical consequences increase children's repertoire of acceptable behaviors.

Marissa, an eight-year-old, often draws pictures in the margin of library books even though the rules forbid this behavior. Select an appropriate consequence for this mistaken behavior. Identify the category of consequence you have chosen. Why is this consequence the best one for the situation?

Describe three ways you might serve as an effective member of a child's Positive Behavior Support Team.

Richard has submitted messy homework for three days in a row. An appropriate warning would be, "Either do your homework neatly or you will have to rewrite it during recess."

A Positive Behavior Support Plan includes potential replacement behaviors for the child to learn.

In the preceding situation, which of the consequences is (are) logical?

The 'B' in the A-B-C Analysis stands for "benefits" for the child.

Goeffrey leaves his art materials on the table and goes to another activity. The teacher has used a personal message to remind him that the rule is clean up before leaving the art area. The next thing the teacher should do is make Geoffrey return to the area to clean up.

Adult inconsistency is a source of misbehavior in children.

Kirsten continues to flip the dials on the television after being told to turn them carefully. What would be a logical consequence?