Question 1

Why are fears and nightmares more common during the preschool years?

Accepted Answer

Preschool children often have a heightened awareness and imagination. They also tend to self-explain events that may not be fully understood, such as thunder or lightning.

Question 2

Describe how heredity influences health.

Accepted Answer

It sets biological limits for achieving growth, development, and health potential.

Question 3

In what ways can poverty affect children's language development?

Accepted Answer

Researchers have found that poverty often limits children's exposure to books and newspapers. There also tends to be less verbal interaction between parents and children, and the quality is typically more negative.

Question 4

____________________ can lead to changes in a child's emotional and/or physical well-being.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ can lead to changes in a...

Question 5

Children who are born into poverty are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)   have a shorter life expectancy
B)   experience more birth defects and serious medical conditions
C)   experience a higher rate of learning and behavior problems
D)   all answers are correct

Question 6

Inadequate or unpredictable access to a healthy diet is called __________________ __________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Inadequate or unpredictable access to a healthy...

Question 7

Norms are skills that children should be able to demonstrate by a specific age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The current definition of health emphasizes the:

Accepted Answer

A)   medical treatment and cure of disease
B)   limits set by a person's genetic makeup
C)   interrelatedness of physical, mental, economic, cultural, and social well-being
D)   toxic effects of environmental substances

Question 9

The qualities of health, safety, and nutrition are closely ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The qualities of health, safety, and nutrition...

Question 10

Food provides nutrients that influence a child's growth, development, and behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Learning to control aggressive behaviors is important for children's _________________________ health.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Learning to control aggressive behaviors is important...

Question 12

The leading cause of death among young children is due to:

Accepted Answer

A)   birth defects
B)   unintentional injuries
C)   communicable illness
D)   hereditary diseases

Question 13

What health risks are associated with premature birth?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What health risks are associated with premature...

Question 14

The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model establishes health and safety regulations that schools must follow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What positive effects can stress have on children's development?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What positive effects can stress have on...

Question 16

Teachers influence children's mental health in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   accepting each child as an individual
B)   showing consistency in the setting and enforcement of classroom standards
C)   giving in to children's requests, demands, and desires
D)   providing classroom experiences that are relevant to children's interests and ability level

Question 17

What factors make each child a unique individual?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What factors make each child a unique...

Question 18

Why should vigorous physical activity be a regular part of children's daily routine?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why should vigorous physical activity be a...

Question 19

A teacher's knowledge of developmental norms plays an important role in the prevention of children's unintentional injuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The _________ (CHIP) makes low-cost health insurance available to income-eligible families:

Accepted Answer

A)   Children's Health Insurance Program
B)   Coordinated Health Investment
C)   Certified Health Insurers
D)   Cooperative Health Indemnity

Exam 1: Childrens Well-Being: What It Is and How to Achieve It

Why are fears and nightmares more common during the preschool years?

Describe how heredity influences health.

In what ways can poverty affect children's language development?

____________________ can lead to changes in a child's emotional and/or physical well-being.

Children who are born into poverty are more likely to:

Inadequate or unpredictable access to a healthy diet is called .

Norms are skills that children should be able to demonstrate by a specific age.

The current definition of health emphasizes the:

The qualities of health, safety, and nutrition are closely ____________________.

Food provides nutrients that influence a child's growth, development, and behavior.

Learning to control aggressive behaviors is important for children's _________________________ health.

The leading cause of death among young children is due to:

What health risks are associated with premature birth?

The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model establishes health and safety regulations that schools must follow.

What positive effects can stress have on children's development?

Teachers influence children's mental health in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

What factors make each child a unique individual?

Why should vigorous physical activity be a regular part of children's daily routine?

A teacher's knowledge of developmental norms plays an important role in the prevention of children's unintentional injuries.

The _________ (CHIP) makes low-cost health insurance available to income-eligible families: