Child Development Chapters 1-3
Which of the following is an example of the influence of environment of a child's development?
A child's interest in sports
Sexually transmitted diseases are
A problem for 1 in 5 people in the US
As they attempt to balance their lives it is important for teen mothers to
Accept help from family members
What current trend has resulted in more people becoming caregivers for their children and parents at the same time
Age population
Which of the following is an example of using natural consequences to discourage in appropriate behavior?
An angry child throws this favorite toy and breaks it and his mother doesn't buy him a new one.
Children know what behaviors are expected of them when parents
Are consistent in applying rules
When observing children, it is important to
Avoid calling attention to yourself
Which of the following researchers believed that caregivers can affect children behavior by using positive and negative feedback?
B. F. Skinner
A child who lives with stepbrothers or stepsisters is living in a
Blended family
Which of the following statements about child development is true?
Children go through the same stages in the same order
What is one way that childhood today is the same as in the past
Children need love
Stimulating a baby's sense helps to
Develop the baby's brain
Hailey hears her mother speak kindly to a neighbor. Hailey is learning values through
Example
An objective observation relies on personal opinions and feelings.
False
Because children often ignore the behaviors they see parents and caregivers need to be goo role models.
False
Compared to other major events in life, becoming a parent is a calm time for most people.
False
Guiding young children helps identify children with special needs.
False
In the past, children dressed more informally than they do today.
False
Parents may use a time- out for a few hours separated from other people, to help their young child regain self- control.
False
Parents who have an authoritarian style of parenting are likely to ignore rule breaking.
False
Pregnancy comes with greater risk for females under 17 and over age 30.
False
Soon after birth, working parents need to decide who will care for their baby.
False
The Best way to learn about children is to read books about them.
False
Single teen parents are more likely than older parents to have
Financial problems
Children whose parents need more time to solve their problems sometimes become part of a
Foster family
Which of the following methods of observations is most useful for trying to change an unwanted behavior?
Frequency count
An important finding by researches is that childhood
Has a major influence on later life
Pregnant teens are likely to
Have a baby with low birth weight
The term "nature" and "nurture" refer to
Heredity and enviroment
In which stage of the family life cycle do parents work to meet their children needs and help then develop independence
Parental stage 2
Which of the following is a poor way to discipline children?
Promising a treat if they stop their behavior.
Parents who have relationships problems as a result of stressful conditions might best solve these problems by
Seeking the help of a counselor
Which of the following is a way to help meet a child's physical needs?
Teaching the child basic rules about safety
Which of the following is an example of parents setting limits on a child's behavior?
Telling the child that hitting is not allowed.
Which of the following would be true in the home of an assertive- democratic parents?
The children have some input into the rules but do not actually set their own rules.
The stages of the thirties and late adulthood are examples of
The human life cycle
Why is it important to understand typical behaviors of children?
To respond to children approproately
A camp counselor, kindergarten teacher, and pediatric nurse are examples of careers that involve working with children.
True
A frequent count is a useful record to keep when trying to change a certain behavior.
True
As children grow, parents have to adapt their parenting strategies.
True
Childhood has not always been considered a separate stage of life.
True
Children play more today than they did a century ago.
True
In the 1800s, most schools grouped children according to age.
True
It is important to respect and accept the differences in children.
True
Noting that a child must be happy because he was laughing is an example of a subjective observation.
True
Parents should set limits such as physical restrictions and rules to guide children toward safe and appropriate behavior.
True
When observing children, you don't want to be noticed by them.
True
With guidance form parents, children learn self- discipline the ability to control their own behavior.
True
Studying children is valuable because
You will understand them better and gain important skills
One STD that can be treated with antibiotics is
gohorrhea