Chapter 15- Guidance Challenges

Question 1

Often is the cause for disruptive behavior:

Answer 1

Tension

Question 2

Feeling of over excitement that may result from having too many activities planned:

Answer 2

Overstimulation

Question 3

Feeling of defeat/discouragement that children may have if forced into activities they are not prepared to do:

Answer 3

Frustration

Question 4

The body’s reaction to physical/ emotional factors:

Answer 4

Stress

Question 5

Child who watches other children, but doesn’t get involved:

Answer 5

Onlooker

Question 6

Many guidance problems appear in the form of _________ behavior. (fill in the blank)

Answer 6

Disruptive

Question 7

The larger the group is, the greater likelihood that __________ can occur. (fill in the blank)

Answer 7

Overstimulation

Question 8

To avoid overstimulation, you should plan a __________ variety of activities. (fill in the blank)

Answer 8

Smaller

Question 9

Quiet activities should be followed by….

Answer 9

…active activities.

Question 10

Children may behave _____________ when they have to wait for long periods. (fill in the blank)

Answer 10

Inappropriate

Question 11

To maintain interest, it is good to purchase..

Answer 11

…2 or more of each toy.

Question 12

If children sense your upset,..

Answer 12

…they will become even more upset.

Question 13

Children can sometimes relieve their anger by:

Answer 13

Making noise

Question 14

Medications can sometimes cause children to:

Answer 14

Act out

Question 15

Poor/inadequate nutrition can…

Answer 15

…cause behavior problems.

Question 16

The breakup of the family is a _____ stressor for young children. (fill in the blank)

Answer 16

Major

Question 17

Early in life, children are already learning how to cope with stress by…

Answer 17

…watching the adults in their lives.

Question 18

Some family stressors are temporary,..

Answer 18

…while others are permanent.

Question 19

Respiratory tract illnesses and accidents may be related to _____ in young children. (fill in the blank)

Answer 19

Stress

Question 20

The harder you try to stop a child’s thumb sucking,..

Answer 20

..the stronger it becomes.

Question 21

Holidays can be:

Answer 21

Overstimulated

Question 22

Hitting and pushing may occur as a result of:

Answer 22

Overstimulation

Question 23

Scolding children for thumb sucking usually…

Answer 23

…doesn’t help the problem.

Question 24

To ease frustration, select materials and equipment to…

Answer 24

….match children’s development level.

Question 25

Routines are…

Answer 25

…important to children.

Question 26

Preschoolers do not understand the difference between…

Answer 26

…”mine” and “yours”

Question 27

When children express their fears,..

Answer 27

…acknowledge/accept them.

Question 28

For young children, stressors related to child care include:

Answer 28

-starting in a new program

-having inattentive teachers because of insufficient adult-child ratios

-having inadequate materials/space

Question 29

Effects of child abuse/neglect on brain development does NOT include:

Answer 29

Increased brain size

Question 30

Negativity is particularly between ages:

Answer 30

2 and 3

Question 31

The most tantrums occur at age:

Answer 31

18 months

Question 32

To reduce a child’s aggressive tendencies:

Answer 32

Encourage the child to finger paint/ beat a drum

Question 33

Thumb sucking will usually stop (except before bedtime) between ages:

Answer 33

4 to 5 years

Question 34

Young children commonly express fear of:

Answer 34

The dark

Question 35

What is not a sign of stress in young children?

Answer 35

Smiling

Question 36

Having limited activities does NOT…

Answer 36

…cause overstimulation.

Question 37

A causes of behavior problems is NOT:

Answer 37

Under stimulation

Question 38

To reduce children’s frustration,..

Answer 38

Match activities to development level.

Question 39

Biting is NOT unusual behavior for a:

Answer 39

2 year old