Deck 10: Effective Guidance Interventions

Question 1

It is often helpful to ____________________ the child from a problem situation.

Answer 1

​remove

Question 2

Children need many opportunities to hear a rule ____________________ before they can be trusted to remember it.

Answer 2

​repeated

Question 3

Adults should usually ____________________ mildly annoying behavior that is not harmful or unfair.

Answer 3

​ignore

Question 4

It is ____________________for children to use appropriate words to express strong emotions such as anger, frustration, or disappointment.

Question 5

Enforcing fair rules protects the ____________________ of all children.

Question 6

If a child's inappropriate sexual behavior seems persistent and oddly unchild-like, adults should seek the advice of a(n) ____________________.

Question 7

When a child has finally ended an angry temper tantrum, the adult should provide some appropriate way for the child to ____________________ so the child will not perceive that he or she is the "loser" and the adult the "winner."​

Question 8

Infants and toddlers in child care need a calm, consistent ____________________ for separating from parents in the morning.

Question 9

It is often effective to involve a child in a substitute activity that ____________________ the same part of the body as the mildly annoying behavior.

Question 10

y allowing children to experience safe, reasonable consequences of their actions, we help them become____________________.

Question 11

Adults can assist the development of self-control in children by maintaining their own ____________________ and composure when resolving problems.

Question 12

Children have a right to call on someone bigger, stronger, and with more authority when they are unable to peacefully defend their own______________________________.

Question 13

To redirect the child's activity away from mildly annoying behavior, adults can focus the child's ____________________ elsewhere.

Question 14

Adults should remember to clarify their ____________________ for preschoolers by describing the desired behavior in simple, positive, concrete terms.

Question 15

Children can be guided to ____________________ their own disagreements, but they must know that adults can be relied on to stop hurtful behavior.

Question 16

If adults are calm, consistent, and persistent in their follow-up, children begin to recognize that tantrums ____________________.

Question 17

When adults must stop an unacceptable behavior, they should proceed as _____________________ as necessary, but as ____________________ as possible.

Question 18

____________________ is the process of "acting out" or practicing a behavioral interaction.

Question 19

Adults should immediately____________________ behavior that is harmful or unfair.

Question 20

Because ____________________ can cause toddlers to behave inappropriately, adults should provide a safe environment with interesting things to explore that challenge budding motor skills.

Question 21

Match each definition to the corresponding term.
a.Unwavering commitment to work through a problem until an appropriate conclusion is reached
b.Helping the child to replace an inappropriate behavior with a more appropriate behavior that cannot be done simultaneously
c.Attending to a child with single-minded focus on the child at that moment; usually at the child's eye level, in close proximity, and with eye contact
d.The giving of warmth and friendliness without qualifications
e.Activity in which children pretend or "act out" interactions
Persistent follow-up

Question 22

Two critical child-rearing practices known to help children internalize values and positive moral judgment are

A)nurturing caregiver behavior and consistency in explaining the reasons for rules and commands.
B)authoritarian enforcement of rules and always speaking to children at eye level.
C)ignoring negative behavior and rewarding positive behavior.
D)good-natured playfulness and a stress-free environment.
E)all of these answers.

Question 23

Adult statements that are examples of positive guidance include which of the following?

A)"How can I help you remember this rule?"
B)"What can we do to make it easier for you to get to bed on time?"
C)"Let's practice the words you should say when you feel angry."
D)All of these are correct.

Question 24

Adults can best assist the development of self-control in children by

A)showing the child anger and disgust so that the child will not misbehave again.
B)blowing up so that the child knows that adults have feelings too.
C)keeping the child in control through positive and negative reinforcers.
D)objectively focusing on resolving the problem at hand.
E)all of these.

Question 25

Which of the following adult characteristics would be most useful in helping children learn to trust authority figures?

A)Permissive and lenient
B)Coercive and firm
C)Consistent and fair
D)Authoritarian and strict
E)All of these

Question 26

It is usually more effective to remove a(n) ____________________ or a(n) ____________________ from a problem situation and simply to involve the child in a more appropriate behavior than to try to teach that child to follow a rule.

Question 27

When a child between the ages of three and six misuses an object, you should

A)show the child the proper use of the object.
B)take the object away without discussion because the child doesn't know how to use it.
C)make the child sit quietly in the corner because the child should know better.
D)none of these

Question 28

Match each definition to the corresponding term.
a.Unwavering commitment to work through a problem until an appropriate conclusion is reached
b.Helping the child to replace an inappropriate behavior with a more appropriate behavior that cannot be done simultaneously
c.Attending to a child with single-minded focus on the child at that moment; usually at the child's eye level, in close proximity, and with eye contact
d.The giving of warmth and friendliness without qualifications
e.Activity in which children pretend or "act out" interactions
Unconditional caring and affection

Question 29

Match each definition to the corresponding term.
a.Unwavering commitment to work through a problem until an appropriate conclusion is reached
b.Helping the child to replace an inappropriate behavior with a more appropriate behavior that cannot be done simultaneously
c.Attending to a child with single-minded focus on the child at that moment; usually at the child's eye level, in close proximity, and with eye contact
d.The giving of warmth and friendliness without qualifications
e.Activity in which children pretend or "act out" interactions
Role-play

Question 30

Match each definition to the corresponding term.
a.Unwavering commitment to work through a problem until an appropriate conclusion is reached
b.Helping the child to replace an inappropriate behavior with a more appropriate behavior that cannot be done simultaneously
c.Attending to a child with single-minded focus on the child at that moment; usually at the child's eye level, in close proximity, and with eye contact
d.The giving of warmth and friendliness without qualifications
e.Activity in which children pretend or "act out" interactions
Redirection

Question 31

Adults can prevent some kinds of behavior problems by simply changing the child's ____________________.

Question 32

Children's negative feelings should

A)not be accepted or validated.
B)be reinforced through behavior modification.
C)be acknowledged and accepted but not dwelled on.
D)be ignored.

Question 33

When a child's behavior is mildly annoying or embarrassing, the adult should resolve the problem by

A)focusing on the child's strengths and weaknesses.
B)involving the child in an activity that replaces the undesirable behavior.
C)ignoring the child and refusing to interact with the child.
D)observing the activity to see if it continues.
E)all of these

Question 34

Match each definition to the corresponding term.
a.Unwavering commitment to work through a problem until an appropriate conclusion is reached
b.Helping the child to replace an inappropriate behavior with a more appropriate behavior that cannot be done simultaneously
c.Attending to a child with single-minded focus on the child at that moment; usually at the child's eye level, in close proximity, and with eye contact
d.The giving of warmth and friendliness without qualifications
e.Activity in which children pretend or "act out" interactions
Undivided attention

Question 35

The enforcement of rules should not hinge on the adult's ____________________ at a given point in time.

Question 36

A preschooler having a tantrum in a grocery store because she can't have the candy bar she wants should be

A)spanked, because you cannot allow the tantrum to continue.
B)escorted or carried from the store and given the choice to continue the shopping trip only if she behaves appropriately without the candy bar.
C)given the candy bar to avoid any further disruption and then lectured privately at a later time on not throwing tantrums.
D)immediately put in the car, driven home without any conversation, and put in time out.

Question 37

In many situations, the easiest and most acceptable way to change a child's unacceptable behavior is to

A)verbally reprimand the child.
B)wait patiently for the child to outgrow it.
C)get the child to change by exaggerating the consequences.
D)change the situation or environment that tempts the behavior.

Question 38

Rules have a great deal more meaning for preschoolers and school-agers if they fully understand the ____________________ for the rules.

Question 39

____________________ conditioning is the process of reinforcing or strengthening a behavior by rewarding it with a pleasurable response.

Question 40

An adult can show undivided attention to a child by bending down to the child's level and establishing ____________________.

Question 41

Positive guidance includes all of the following except​

A)helping the child understand why positive behavior is better.
B)helping the child identify possible consequences of actions.
C)creating a developmentally appropriate environment.
D)rescuing children from the consequences of their actions.
E)removing the child from situations that cause misbehavior.

Question 42

It is more effective to casually say "Come on, honey, put those toys away" than to stop, walk to the child, bend down, look directly into the child's eyes, and say "Sherrie, I need you to put the blocks away now."​

Question 43

Which of the following would be the most useful to show a child that he or she has our undivided attention and that we sincerely care about the child's behavior?

A)Call the child by endearments such as "little darling," "honey," or "sweetie."
B)Frequently point out to visitors and other children how "good" the child is.
C)Bend down to the child's eye level, gently touching the child's shoulder, and address the child by name.
D)All of these are correct.

Question 44

Which of the following is not an effective guidance strategy?

A)Position your body at the child's eye level.
B)Use appropriate touch to make physical contact with the child.
C)Look sternly into the child's eyes and tell the child to stop fighting.
D)Establish eye contact with the child.
E)Say the child's name in a caring tone to get the child's attention.

Question 45

If repeated attempts to redirect or stop a child's inappropriate behavior are unsuccessful, the adult should simply ignore that behavior and focus on something else.

Question 46

When something very unpleasant must be done, adults should do all of the following except

A)insist that the child agree to cooperate or suffer the consequences.
B)acknowledge the child's negative feelings but don't dwell on them.
C)as soon as possible, redirect the child to more pleasant activities.
D)get necessary but unpleasant actions completed as quickly as possible.

Question 47

Adults are most likely to be successful in curbing persistently aggressive behavior after they correctly identify who is to blame for the behavior.

Question 48

Toddlers who touch, talk about, or point to their genitals should immediately be stopped and helped to understand that their behavior is wrong and won't be tolerated.

Question 49

Inappropriate sexual activity in very young children always means they have been sexually abused.

Question 50

Which of the following is not an effective way to respond to misbehavior

A)Determine the cause of the misbehavior so it can be addressed.
B)Tell the child you will give him or her a reward if the child will stop the behavior.
C)Show unwavering commitment to solve the problem.
D)Interrupt the behavior and redirect the child to a more appropriate activity.
E)Provide continual monitoring until an appropriate conclusion is reached.

Question 51

Discussion is usually ineffective with preschoolers, so they should simply be told to follow rules or suffer the consequences.

Question 52

To clarify expectations, an adult should say something such as "Be good and act like a big girl for me."​

Question 53

Which of the following statements is not true?​

A)Classroom materials must be used appropriately.
B)Pretend weapons are DAP toys.
C)Toys and tools should not be used as weapons.
D)Tools are ideal for creative play.

Question 54

All of the following are appropriate child guidance strategies except

A)assuring the child that he or she is valued even if the child's behavior is unacceptable.
B)giving warmth and friendliness without qualifications.
C)withholding attention to reprimand inappropriate behavior.
D)providing affirmation that the child is a worthwhile human being.
E)changing the environment to reduce temptations.

Question 55

Role-play is an important part of positive guidance for preschoolers because they can so easily see things from the perspective of another person.

Question 56

A toddler who gets bitten will not be likely to bite anyone else because he or she knows how much it hurts.

Question 57

Unconditional caring is the giving of affection

A)without any strings attached.
B)that lets children know that they don't have to perform, achieve, or submit to be loved and respected.
C)that lets children know that they can be loved just because they are themselves.
D)a​ll of these.

Question 58

Nurturing and affectionate caregivers and consistency in explaining reasons for rules help children internalize values.

Question 59

Which of the following is not a guideline for teaching positive behavior?

A)Rely on persistence and patience rather than force.
B)Require children to sit in time-out for five minutes for each year of their age.
C)Remember that young children imitate words and actions.
D)Treat adults and children with dignity and respect at all times.
E)Redirect inappropriate behavior.

Question 60

Appropriate ways for an adult to help the child learn to predict natural consequences include which of the following?

A)"If you touch the stove, I will send you to your room."
B)"If you touch the stove, it might burn your fingers."
C)"If you stay away from the stove, I will give you some ice cream."
D)"If you touch the stove, I will have to stop preparing dinner and your father will be very angry."
E)All of these are correct.

Question 61

Behaviors in school-aged children that are dangerous should be discreetly redirected by a responsible adult.

Question 62

In behavior modification, the adult determines the desired behavior and punishes undesirable behavior to extinguish it.

Question 63

Adults should get necessary but unpleasant actions completed quickly so children can move on to more pleasant activities.

Question 64

Not being firm enough is just as damaging to children as being too firm.

Question 65

Children should be given freedom of choice in their actions because even the most general limits will restrict their development.

Question 66

Removing children from the scene of a conflict makes it impossible for them to learn to resist inappropriate behavior.

Question 67

The goal of positive child guidance is to manipulate children's behavior to fit generally accepted specifications for good behavior.

Question 68

Adults have a responsibility as nurturing caregivers to ensure children's happiness at all times.

Question 69

Consistency and fairness in the enforcement of rules help children learn to trust authority figures.

Question 70

In positive child guidance, children must know that if they misbehave, there consistently will be consequences that will cause them to feel shame, discomfort, or frustration.

Question 71

The development of compliance and cooperativeness hinges on children feeling dignity and respect.

Question 72

Children's negative feelings should be acknowledged and accepted but not dwelled on.

Question 73

Following a child's temper outburst, adults should not offer a compromise to the child until after the child has regained emotional control.

Question 74

Children are not helped by intrusive and overwhelming attempts to change too much of their behavior at once.

Question 75

It is possible to be firm and caring at the same time.

Question 76

Simple, consistently enforced guidelines help children learn to respect and abide by rules.

Question 77

Children need to know exactly what is expected of them.

Question 78

Punishment is a necessary part of child guidance because it teaches children to behave appropriately.

Question 79

Positive child guidance is an educational process in which anger and threats are occasionally necessary to get the child's full attention.

Question 80

Concrete operational children are helped to understand and remember ground rules through role-play, repetition, and discussion.