Psych/Behavior

Question 1

When should discipline begin?

Answer 1

after 6mos old, clear and concrete rule, state acceptable behavior, use positive reinforcement, time outs = to age in minutes

Question 2

When should children be weened from bottles?

Answer 2

after 1 yo

Question 3

How much sleep do newborns, 6mo, 12mos old need?

Answer 3

16.5hrs, 14.5hrs, 14hrs on average

Question 4

When should sleep training begin?

Answer 4

after 4mos old when nighttime feeding is done

Question 5

When do tantrums peak?

Answer 5

3yo, 18mos to 4yrs. behavior gets worse before getting better with interventions

Question 6

When should books be introduced?

Answer 6

late in first year of life

Question 7

How many children experience divorce?

Answer 7

25%

Question 8

What are characteristics of oppositional defiant d/o?

Answer 8

severe and persistent disobedience, hostility towards authority figures

Question 9

What are characteristics of conduct d/o?

Answer 9

violating basic rights of others/cruel/aggressive, violates social norms