Real World Parenting CCA Test questions

Raoul's son is crying because he doesn't understand his homework. With positive parenting, Raoul wants to use good communication. What would Raoul MOST LIKELY say to him to best demonstrate good communication?

"I see that you are upset. Let's see if we can work through this together."

Jonathan is 15 years old, and he wants to volunteer somewhere. He has no idea where to begin this process. He asks his dad for advice. What is the BEST advice Jonathan's dad can give to help support his decision?

"You should call the hospital and see if they need help since you want to be a doctor someday."

By the time a child has reached their third birthday, about how many connections will their brain have in it?

1 trillion

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, how much sleep is recommended for a 4- to 12-month-old infant in a 24-hour period?

12-16 hours

There are many latchkey children in the United States. In fact, according to the US Census, what percent of all children between the ages of 6 and 14 routinely spend time alone in the home without adult supervision?

15

Communication can be verbal or nonverbal. Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?

A mom says to her son, "Go clean your room!"

Think about protective and nurturing environments. Which is one TRUE statement about nurturing environments?

A nurturing environment must first meet all the requirements of a protective environment.

Sometimes behaviors are just annoying to parents, but they don't necessarily need a consequence. Which one of these behaviors requires parents to step in and offer a consequence?

A teenager tries smoking cigarettes for the first time.

Sometimes children will have to face the death of a loved one. What is the BEST way for a parent to deal with this situation?

Acknowledge the child's feelings, and let the child know that they are there to offer support.

What is TRUE about most adolescent children?

Anxiety over peer relationships can lead to self-destructive behaviors.

What is TRUE about brain development?

Billions of brain cells form before our birth.

Which youth organization serves many individuals who come from at-risk populations such as children and teens living in higher crime areas or in low-income families?

Boys and Girls Clubs of America

What is one benefit of teens participating in volunteerism?

Children and teens can develop leadership and organizational skills.

Raising a child with special needs can be difficult. What is one TRUE statement about parenting a child with special needs?

Children may need treatments or lifestyle modifications that can result in extra work and expenses.

What is statistically TRUE about children who are at risk for child abuse?

Children of parents who were abused as children themselves are statistically more likely to suffer abuse.

What is MOST likely to happen when communication is honest and open between parents and their kids?

Children will learn skills to continue having effective communication throughout their lives.

What does CHIP stand for?

Children's Health Insurance Program

Yari is an eight-year-old boy who is loud, pushy, and talks out of turn. His parents want him to be more liked by his friends. What is the best thing for his parents to do to help him?

Coach Yari on how to control some of his undesirable behaviors.

Denice says she cannot date a blond guy. She says, "I've dated blond guys in the past. They are not very intelligent." How would you classify her statement?

Denice is using a stereotype to judge blond guys.

Eleven-year-old Michael wants to play for the school's basketball league, but neither of his parents are athletic. How can they best support Michael's wishes and increase his self-esteem?

Drive Michael to practice, offer encouragement, and attend his basketball games to show their support.

When an immigrant family wants to learn English, what type of course would be MOST helpful for them?

ESL

When couples feel that their relationship is lacking, or falling apart, bringing a child into the situation will help make these problems disappear.

False

As societies grew and changed, family structure also adapted. What is TRUE about marriages during the Middle Ages in Europe?

Females were often in their early teens when they married.

It is sometimes tough to correct a child's behavior in an effective way. Which one of these tips will help you be a more effective communicator when your child makes a mistake?

Get the full story before jumping to conclusions.

Every Friday night, your friends go to the movie theater to see a movie. One of the people who usually attends, Guy, now has a baby at home. What is likely to happen now that Guy is a parent?

Guy will go to fewer movie nights in order to spend time caring for his baby.

Parents from previous generations had their own worries at the time about raising children. What is one concern that parents from past generations had to deal with?

Higher infant mortality rates and diseases could kill children in a matter of days.

Ten-year-old Owen is struggling academically and this is negatively affecting his self-esteem. What is the best thing Owen's parents can do to help him succeed in school?

Hire a tutor to help him get caught up on the schoolwork he doesn't understand.

When communicating effectively with children, experts recommend sending clear messages that are encouraging or positive. Which of the following messages is positive?

I know you can make it to school on time if you move quickly.

Careful phrasing is important when using constructive criticism. Which statement uses the MOST accepted format for stating constructive criticism?

I love this painting, and I think it would look even better on the paper instead of the wall.

Ricardo and his girlfriend, Elisa, had a baby boy two weeks ago. Ricardo and Elisa have been taking care of the baby all day and all night. Ricardo's friends ask him what his life is like now with a baby. Which of Ricardo's statements is most likely TRUE about his life as a parent?

I might have to change my priorities in life now.

What is one TRUE statement about Scouting?

It began in the British Empire around the turn of the twentieth century.

What is one TRUE statement about 4-H?

It includes programs in science and technology.

What is TRUE about parenting a teenager (if your teenager is cooperative)?

It is generally less about discipline than it is about communication and guidance.

Sam wants to use positive parenting techniques. What is one aspect of positive parenting she will MOST LIKELY consider?

It is important to reward and model appropriate behavior.

What is one TRUE statement about Junior Achievement?

It uses community leaders to help instruct children.

It can be difficult to understand precisely what discipline is. What is TRUE about discipline?

Its focus should be on helping children understand what behaviors they should exhibit.

Fourteen-year-old Jorge has been in foster care while his mom is in rehab for drug addiction. What is the most hoped-for outcome for Jorge and his mother in this situation?

Jorge's mom will stop using drugs, regain the ability to parent Jorge, and Jorge will return to his mom.

Which youth organization focuses on teaching children and young adults about entrepreneurship, finances, and business?

Junior Achievement

Ashley, a student in second grade, is struggling socially in school. She doesn't have the skills to make friends and play with others, so she typically just sits by herself. Her parents feel that they have caused this behavior because they too have poor social skills. They want to be better social role models for Ashley. What is a good thing for them to do to try to improve their family's social skills?

Make an effort to put themselves in social situations so they can practice improving their own skills.

Despite a parent's best efforts, children will still make mistakes and break rules. According to positive parenting techniques, what is the BEST way for a parent to respond to their child's mistake?

Make the consequences match the child's behavior.

Estelle worries that her daughter Marie has low self-esteem. Which of Marie's character traits best support Estelle's concerns that Marie might have low self-esteem?

Marie has a pessimistic view of life.

Lindsay and Corey have three small children. Lindsay stays home with the children and Corey was laid off from his job one year ago when his factory was closed. Although both Corey and Lindsay have looked for jobs, neither has been able to find employment. Currently their family has no income and no insurance. What program might be able to help them get health insurance to cover their entire family until they find employment?

Medicaid

Self-esteem is multidimensional. What statement offers the most evidence to substantiate this claim?

Mia is proud of her academic accomplishments but self-conscious about the way she looks.

The number of single-parent families has increased over the last several decades. What is one factor that contributed to this change?

More individuals are choosing not to marry.

Parents who are parenting in today's world face different challenges than parents of past generations. What is one TRUE statement about parenting in today's world?

Most children grow up with fewer responsibilities and more security.

What is one of the most unique aspects of Malala's youth organization?

Most contributors are other young people, who fundraise and support the organization in their own communities.

There are many ways a parent can nurture a child. What is one example of how a parent can nurture a child?

Nurturing parents actively look for ways to effectively enforce disciplinary codes that do not involve unnecessarily harsh punishments.

Where was Malala Yousafzai born?

Pakistan

Parents can help stimulate critical thinking in their children by using media. What is one way parents can inspire this learning?

Parents can pause a video while watching with their children and ask them what they think will happen next.

How are the methods that schools use to report grades changing in more modern times?

Parents have the ability to access their children's grades online.

As children develop, discipline techniques change. What is true about disciplining teenagers?

Parents should talk to their teens about why the behavior happened and what solutions are available.

Teresa worries that her children won't be open and honest with her as they get older. What is one thing Teresa can do to help encourage her children to be open and honest?

Pay attention to the details her children share.

Participation in sports can affect a child's self-esteem. What is a TRUE statement about the effects of sports on self-esteem?

Playing sports as a child can help promote higher self-esteem and lessen depression.

Why might a parent choose to use discipline instead of punishment?

Punishment doesn't really teach children self-discipline.

Some parents don't fully understand the definition of punishment. What is TRUE about punishment?

Punishment happens after someone breaks a rule or does something they have been told not to do.

Positive parenting helps children know the expectations for their behaviors and rewards them when they meet or exceed these expectations. What is TRUE about the rewards children receive for their behaviors?

Rewards can include praise and approval.

Which activity considers itself to be a youth movement and a group of loosely connected youth organizations aimed at helping young people develop physically, spiritually, and mentally?

Scouting

Connections or pathways between brain cells are developed in part through the experiences that an infant or child has through using their five senses—hearing, sight, taste, touch, and smell. What is one way to expose an infant to an experience involving hearing?

Sing a funny song to them.

What is something you should do when creating a nurturing environment for your child?

Tell your child that you will always love them.

Tracy is thinking of becoming a lawyer who fights for children who don't have much support in this world. She wants to find some information about laws and policies related to children. Where would be a good place for Tracy to find information?

The US Children's Bureau

What is one short-term goal of discipline?

The child is taught what is appropriate behavior.

Family structure most likely helped industrialization begin and flourish in the West. What statement BEST supports this argument?

The nuclear family was able to relocate to find more jobs in factories.

What is true about teenage pregnancy in the United States?

The teen birth rate has dropped significantly.

Which of the following characteristics is usually associated with a child who has high self-esteem?

They are optimistic about life.

What is MOST likely to be true about the lives of teenage parents?

They experience depression, stress, and anxiety.

Cultural bias, stereotypes, and prejudice affect families in a variety of ways. What is one challenge minority or immigrant families may face?

They may face discrimination when seeking housing or jobs.

Participants of youth organizations can reap many benefits. What is one benefit of youth organizations?

They offer teens and young adults a greater ability to be connected and involved in a positive way with their communities.

There are numerous characteristics of people with high self-esteem. What is one characteristic of people who have high self-esteem?

They set goals for themselves and pursue them in a disciplined, responsible manner.

Teenagers have a lot going on in their minds and bodies. All of these factors can affect their levels of self-esteem. What is a TRUE statement about teenagers?

They understand that human beings are complex and cannot typically be defined in simple terms.

Even though many well-adjusted people are the products of single-parent households, the physical, mental, emotional, and financial strain of raising a child can be significantly lightened when the burden is shared with a second parent.

True

Unlike kindergarten students, who almost universally have a positive regard for their own classroom achievement, the self-esteem of elementary students who fall behind their peers in school is likely to suffer.

True

Occurrences of abuse affect a child's self-esteem. What is a TRUE statement about the effects of abuse on self-esteem?

Victims of abuse and/or neglect are likely to develop severe self-esteem problems.

What is one TRUE statement about the Quest to Learn school in New York?

Video games are used within the classroom and students actually work on designing new ones as part of the curriculum.

Mikaela needs to talk about a serious issue with her children. Her son is 6, and her daughter is 15. How should she best approach her children in a way that is age-appropriate?

When talking with her daughter, the focus should be on the facts and how it will affect her.

When deciding whether or not to become a parent, what is an important question to consider?

Will I be able to adequately meet the needs of a child?

Your friend Judy's son, Javier, has low self-esteem. He suffers from obesity and feels that all of the kids at school hate him because he is larger in size than his peers. What can Judy do to best help Javier's situation?

Work with Javier to adopt a healthy diet and lifestyle that will help him feel better about himself.

Caroline is going back to work after a few years of staying home with her son Micah. Micah is very social and wants to be in a place with lots of activities and children. Caroline wants a place that she can depend on every day. What is the best option for Micah's childcare based on their family's needs?

a day care center

In class, Derek struggles with sensory processing and attention issues. He needs help to maximize his focus. What piece of assistive technology would BEST fit Derek's needs?

a seat cushion

There have been many definitions of self-esteem over time. Which definition is most likely to be accepted by present-day psychologists?

a stable and consistent sense of personal worth or worthiness

Eddie is having trouble with pacing himself in class to get his work done on time. He is getting frustrated and asks his teacher for help. He says he loses track of time when he is working. What is the BEST piece of assistive technology for Eddie to use?

a timer

Thomas feels confident in himself because of his ability to do well in school. What type of self-esteem would this be defined as?

academic self-esteem

Emily's doctor thinks she should use a walking brace for a few months to see if it will help assist her when managing her physical disability. How would the doctor MOST likely categorize this walking brace?

adaptive technology

At what stage in child development do they become capable of very complex and abstract thoughts and start to struggle to identify who they are and where they fit into the world?

adolescent

What is the definition of communication?

any sharing of meaning between two (or more) people

Although children develop at different paces, by what age do MOST children attain the ability to feed themselves with a bottle, a spoon, or a cup, as well as communicate their basic needs to caregivers?

at one year of age

In which parenting style do parents present themselves as the absolute power and decision makers in all matters?

authoritarian

What has been proven to sometimes cause teens to be more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as drug use, criminal activities, and unsafe sex, or destructive behaviors such as skipping school, getting into fights, and developing eating disorders?

being a child of divorced parents

When is the BEST time for children to experience auditory and visual development according to brain research?

between 4 and 5 years of age

Children will face a lot of stress as they develop through childhood. What is one way a parent can help a child deal with stress?

by creating a home environment that is stable and free of hostility and violence

When Landon traveled to France, he thought the idea of eating snails was disgusting. It seemed totally wrong to him. What do Landon's thoughts BEST demonstrate?

cultural bias

Parenting styles can affect a child's academic achievement. Most studies indicate that one specific style of parenting leads to the greatest level of academic achievement in children. What style tends to result in higher academic achievement most often?

democratic

At what stage in a child's development do children begin to exhibit gender-specific behaviors such as showing a preference for toys and clothing that are associated with their gender?

early childhood

The school's truancy officer has been reporting to Raquel's house because her 10- and 12-year-old children have never reported to school. "School has never made anyone any smarter," Raquel yells at the truancy officer. "My kids are doing just fine watching TV with me all day." The truancy officer plans to report Raquel to the local authorities. What form of neglect is Raquel most likely guilty of?

educational

Which form of neglect involves not enrolling or providing the child with appropriate schooling?

educational neglect

Lakisha is thinking about becoming a parent. Her friends worry that she might not be able to meet the financial needs of a child at this point in her life. What is an example of a financial need that Lakisha might not be able to meet?

ensuring that her child has access to food, shelter, and clothing

Camilla wants to work in an office with a population that consists of a variety of cultures and backgrounds. In what type of environment does Camilla want to work?

ethnically diverse

Financial support is the most important form of nurturing that a parent can offer.

false

Same-sex families technically fall under the category of multicultural families, as they involve two adults raising children together.

false

Traditional ways of teaching children to read to work well for those who are dyslexic.

false

Young children lack the ability to help pick up their toys or put their clothes away.

false

Children who are in need of parental care are usually assigned by the state to parents who legally assume all parental responsibilities toward the child for a limited period of time. What is this called?

fostering

Francesca and Jon have no extra money in their budget, and they are struggling to pay their bills on time. Francesca's mom tells them that they should look into getting their 4-year-old daughter, Ava, started in preschool soon. Francesca tells her mom that it is impossible; they cannot afford it. What program is MOST likely to offer financial assistance to Ava?

head start

What are the four Hs referred to in 4-H?

head, heart, hands, and health

What is an example of a direct cost of raising a child?

health care

Legally speaking, why might a parent be deemed negligent?

if they fail to provide their child with food

Reggie and Amber just had a baby daughter, Trina. Both Reggie and Amber plan to return to work when Trina is six weeks old. Reggie and Amber think it would be easiest if Trina doesn't have to get up and leave in the morning with Reggie and Amber. They want Trina to be able to sleep for as long as she needs without being interrupted for their work routines. They also don't want Trina around other babies while she is so little. What is the best option for Trina's child care based on their family's needs?

in-home child care

At what point in a child's development should parents make an effort to provide their child with stimulating surroundings and give their child the freedom to explore in a safe environment to help the child gain an understanding of their role as an individual acting upon the outside world and to promote cognitive development?

infancy

Each stage of child development requires different levels of parenting support. In what stage of child development are parents first made responsible for taking care of all of their children's physical needs?

infant

Trying to create a nurturing home environment can be difficult. What is one factor that is most likely to impede healthy parenting relationships and nurturing home environments?

latchkey children being alone several hours each day

Adel is the only child in his family. He knows that he wants to have a family one day because he wants his family name to continue on. He also wants to keep his family's traditions alive. What would you say is the main motivation for Adel to become a parent?

legacy

What is an example of an indirect cost of raising a child?

lost wages

Thirteen-year-old Tristan burned his arm on his stove, and it started to blister and cause him a lot of pain. He asked his dad to take him to the doctor to make the pain stop. His dad told him no and said, "We don't go to those whacky doctors! I'll figure this out on my own." What form of neglect is Tristan's dad most likely guilty of?

medical

Martin's son comes home from school and tells him he has learned a lot of bad things about what smoking does to your body. He then asks Martin to quit smoking. Martin decides that it is bad for his son to see him smoke (and bad for his health), so he stops smoking. What aspect of positive parenting does this BEST demonstrate?

modeling appropriate behavior

Ed is from Britain. He married Rosa who is from Spain. They both adopted Yapo from Ethiopia and Sabrina from the Ivory Coast. What is the term that MOST appropriately describes their family?

multiculterual

What type of abuse is the most commonly reported form of child abuse and involves parents failing to care for their child's basic physical, emotional, disciplinary, and/or educational needs?

neglect

Which type of environment most completely fulfills the needs of a child?

nurturing

Which type of environment, in which family members spend quality time together and get to know each other's personalities, involves the child trusting that their family will take care of them and make them understand that they are loved?

nurturing

Moussa has never really wanted to become a parent. He is now 35 years old, and all of his friends have kids. He tells his wife that he guesses it's time for them to have kids now, so they can keep up with everyone else. What would you say is Moussa's main motivation for wanting to become a parent?

peer pressure

Parenting styles can affect a child's academic achievement. Statistics indicate that one specific style of parenting leads to children earning lower grades in school. What style tends to result in lower academic achievement most often?

permissive

Parenting styles can affect a child's likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors. Statistically, children raised in one specific style are more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors. What style tends to result in more engagement of risky behaviors?

permissive

Monique has not been taking proper care of her child. She has no money for food or shelter, so she and her daughter have had to start living in her car and eating whatever food they can find in dumpsters. What type of neglect is Monique most likely guilty of?

physical

A few scattered cultures in Tibet and a few tribes in Brazil have family arrangements where a wife has more than one husband. What is this practice called?

polyandry

What approach seeks to encourage good behavior in children through clear guidelines and rules, good communication, rewarding and modeling appropriate behavior, and promoting healthy self-esteem?

positive parenting

Whenever Sofia walks into a room, she forms an opinion about the people she sees immediately. She comes up with all kinds of beliefs about who these people are based on what they look like and what they are wearing. What do Sofia's actions BEST represent?

prejudices

When Bernice's daughter comes home from school, she is sad and says, "I'm so ugly. I hate the way I look." Bernice tells her daughter that she is beautiful inside and out and that she is loved. She encourages her to embrace all kinds of beauty and to be kind to herself. What aspect of positive parenting is Bernice practicing?

promoting healthy self-esteem

Jerome lives with his two dads and his two sisters. He likes to visit his grandparents a few times each year and wishes he could see them more often. What is the term that BEST describes this type of family?

same-sex family

As children grow, they become more and more independent. At what stage in child development are children spending a large portion of their day away from their family and/or their primary caretaker for the first time in their lives?

school-aged

Frankie is an 11-year-old boy whose uncle Tony has been making inappropriate comments about Frankie taking his clothes off. Tony recently asked Frankie if he wanted to watch a pornographic movie with him. What type of abuse is Tony guilty of?

sexual abuse

What type of abuse involves behaviors such as the perpetrator showing the victim pornography or exposing their genitals to the victim?

sexual abuse

What is the name for the particularly disturbing form of physical child abuse that occurs with startling frequency toward babies and very small children that results from when an infant or small child is shaken violently, causing fractured bones, internal organ injuries, and severe brain damage?

shaken baby syndrome

Which type of family is the fastest growing family type in North America?

single-parent family

Twelve-year-old Mikal is paralyzed. He uses his mouth to control his computer. Which adaptive computer tool is Mikal using?

sip and puff system

Nine-year-old Samantha feels confident in herself because of her ability to be a good friend. She is well-liked by her classmates, teachers, and family members. What type of self-esteem would this be defined as?

social self-esteem

Which type of self-esteem involves children wanting to be accepted and liked by their families, their teachers, and their peers?

social self-esteem

Ten-year-old Ahmed has a disability that makes is difficult for him to type on a keyboard. Which adaptive computer tool can BEST help Ahmed express his thoughts using the computer?

speech recognition software

Which type of augmentative or alternative communication tool, often used by individuals with severe speech impediments, uses keyboards, touch screens, joysticks, or pointers to convert information into verbal language?

speech-generating device

What has been proven to sometimes cause anxiety, obesity, increased sexual behavior in teens, and increased aggression or violence?

spending too much time on social media

Although in the past 4-H was associated with agricultural topics, what is one of 4-H's main focuses today?

technology

Why would a family most likely choose to use a CCTV camera?

to see what happens when children are left with a babysitter

It is normal for children to occasionally exhibit oppositional behavior. At what stage of childhood development does a parent first become more responsible for disciplining a child as well as continuing to provide for the child's physical and emotional needs?

toddlerhood

Children with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities often suffer from low self-esteem.

true

During industrialization, in poor families, both men and women (and many children) worked in factories or at other jobs in order to support the family.

true

Foster parents are usually financially compensated by the government for child-rearing expenses.

true

In a nurturing environment, the child trusts that their family will take care of them, and they understand that they are loved.

true

It is important for parents to communicate with their children about social problems and the effects that they may be having on the parents, children, families, and society.

true

Pushing a child too much to achieve a goal can make the child not want to continue or make the process frustrating or negative for everyone.

true

Some of the techniques that parents used in the past may no longer be appropriate in today's world.

true

To the average teenage girl, success in the social domain is most critical to self-esteem because they place a high priority on popularity and social approval.

true

When it comes to parenting, punishment tends to focus on wrong behavior rather than on the right behaviors or actions.

true

With shaken baby syndrome, often a parent is completely unaware that their spouse or babysitter is shaking the child, and the abuse continues until the child is killed or has to be hospitalized.

true

Young children will learn more from educational media when they watch it with their parents than if they watch it alone.

true

Five-year-old Micah is not able to speak. For now, his doctor has given him a board with images on it. He points to the images to help communicate with others. What type of augmentative and alternative communication is this considered to be?

visual representation system

At what point in a child's development does a child first start to fully develop their senses, forge strong bonds with their caretakers, and build a sense of curiosity that leads them to observe and explore the world around them?

within the first year of life