Deck 4: Issues in Early Childhood Behavior

Question 1

Which of the following are factors associated with quality educational settings for young children?

A) Extra chairs at a small group table
B) Move children quickly through transitions
C) Quantity and quality of staff
D) Providing support as independence should not be encouraged
True/False

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The caregiver's response to an inappropriate behavior will most likely determine the future course of that behavior for the young child.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Variables associated with developing appropriate behaviors in young children include ALL BUT WHICH of the following?

A) Appropriate supervision
B) Novel and unpredictable environment
C) Teaching readiness skills
D) Attending to physical needs

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Explain the role of the environment and people in a child's environment play in shaping behavior on the part of the child.

Question 5

List 5 ways that caregivers can demonstrate to young children they are loved, liked, and accepted.

Question 6

Which of the following is a variable in child abuse?

A) Society's acceptance of corporal punishment
B) Parental history of parenting skills learned
C) Environmental factors
D) All of the above

Question 7

Providing basic needs such as warmth, food, sleep, and physical contact should be the first intervention in comforting a crying child.

Question 8

Create the top 10 list of effective parenting as outlined by Zirpoli in this chapter.

Question 9

An effective early intervention program is a partnership between the parent and the service providers.

Question 10

List and discuss the reasons why premature (born too soon) and dysmature (low birth weight) are especially challenging for parents/caregivers?

Question 11

Environmental factors contribute significantly to misbehavior.
Short Answer

Question 12

Children develop an awareness of appropriate and inappropriate behavior at age:

A) Birth to 3 months.
B) 3 to 6 months.
C) 12 to 18 months.
D) 18 to 24 months.

Question 13

A parent who always picks up and comforts his 2-month-old daughter will "spoil" her.

Question 14

Young children are more likely to engage in tantrums at which of the following ages?

A) 3 to 6 months
B) 12 to 18 months
C) 18 to 24 months
D) 36 to 48 months

Question 15

List the four reasons given in text that underscore the importance of understanding and effectively managing the behavior of young children.