ECE II Unit 5 Study Guide

Name 3 signs of stress in young children.

1) Being accident-prone 2) Teeth grinding 3) Thumb sucking

Reasons for overstimulation include ____.

1) being in a large group of children 2) having too many activities 3) program changes

Causes of behavioral problems include ____.

1) noise 2) waiting time 3) frustration

Possible effects of child abuse or neglect on brain development include ____.

1) release of chemicals that impact complex brain wiring 2) diminished ability to control emotions and behavior 3) more difficulty forming lasting relationships with others

For young children, stressors related to child care include ____.

1) starting in a new early childhood program 2) having inattentive teachers because of insufficient adult-child ratios 3) having inadequate materials or space

The highest number of tantrums usually occurs at about age ____.

18 months

Which of the following age groups are most likely to want to help at mealtime and help during cleanup time?

4 and 5 year olds

Which of the following statements about routines in early childhood centers is true?

All of the above

When children have more frequent incidents of physical aggression while playing with toys, what should the teacher do?

Evaluate the physical arrangement of the classroom and the number of popular toys available. Is there enough space and are there enough toys?

T/F Children usually demonstrate positive behavior when asked to wait for a long time

False

T/F Children who bite should be bitten back.

False

T/F If children steal, it is best to lecture them.

False

T/F Instead of ignoring tattling behavior, you should speak to the child who has broken the rule.

False

T/F It may be necessary to hurry negative children along so the class activities remain on schedule.

False

T/F Limits are necessary only on the playground.

False

T/F Limits in the art area are usually minimal

False

T/F Limits need to be inflexible.

False

T/F Limits should be stated negatively, in terms of behavior to avoid.

False

T/F On certain occasions, young children should be allowed to hit each other.

False

T/F Overstimulation is more common with a small group of children than with a large group.

False

T/F Unacceptable behavior should be stopped firmly and quickly.

False

True or False? Inconsistent routines and schedules rarely result in disruptive behavior.

False

True or False? Prolonged stress in early childhood has little impact on healthy brain development.

False

True or false. Limits from one center to the next will be the same.

False

True or false? Increasing the volume of your voice will cause children's voices to become softer

False

When children are forced into activities that they are not prepared to do they may feel defeated and discouraged. This is also called _____.

Frustration

_____ is the feeling of overexcitement that may result from having too many activities planned.

Overstimulation

Sheila is at the water table. She keeps throwing water on the floor. What should the teacher do?

Remind her of the rules for the water table then ask her to mop up the spill.

Which of the following statements about the daily schedule for early childhood programs is not true?

The daily schedule will likely not prevent childrens conflict

T/F A positive event, such as a new pet, can cause stress.

True

T/F A sudden change in a child's behavior can be a sign of stress.

True

T/F Aggression can be relieved by yelling, beating drums, dancing to loud music, crying, and making animal noises.

True

T/F Children must wash their hands before participating in a cooking activity.

True

T/F Children often need to act out situations to conquer their fears.

True

T/F Depending on the material being used for sensory play, limits may change somewhat.

True

T/F It is better to ignore thumbsucking than to pressure children to stop.

True

T/F Limits help children develop self-control.

True

T/F Limits need to be reexamined on a regular basis by the entire staff.

True

T/F Preparing materials in advance can cut down on waiting time

True

T/F Teachers need to demonstrate some of the limits in the science area.

True

T/F The most common age for negativism is between four and five years.

True

T/F To prevent tattling, you should work to build the child's self-esteem.

True

T/F Unreasonable limits can cause young children to feel angry

True

T/F When children are afraid, they sometimes hit.

True

T/F When you notice a child is under stress, it is good to remain close to the child and comfort him or her.

True

T/F You should suggest that an aggressive child sit down and look at a book

True

True or False? Children who have delayed executive-function skills can display challenging classroom behaviors.

True

True or False? Children who learn positive coping strategies to deal with stress are resilient, or bounce back quickly from stress.

True

True or False? Developmentally appropriate activities that reflect children's needs, interests, and abilities, help control children's feelings of frustration.

True

True or False? To avoid problems caused by noise, controlling the volume of all video or audio media works well.

True

True or false? Limits created should be short and positive.

True

A(n) _____ often includes bending down to each child's level, making eye contact, and making each child feel welcome.

arrival routine

To avoid behavior problems that result from long waiting times, teachers should do each of the following except _____.

control the volume of their voices

Guidance problems often occur in the form of _______ behaviour.

disruptive

To reduce a child's aggressive tendencies, the teacher should ____.

encourage the child to finger paint or beat a drum

During mealtimes, a lack of interest in food results in _____.

food refusal

Thumbsucking will usually stop (except before bedtime) between the ages of ____ years.

four and five

Feelings of defeat or discouragement causing tension.

frustration

____________ can create tensions and cause children to feel they are not in control.

frustration

To reduce frustration in children, ____.

match activities to the children's developmental level

What is the first step to take when dealing with problem behavior?

observe the situation objectively

overexcited

overstimulated

It is best to schedule a quiet activity is _____.

prior before nap time

The best way to respond to aggressive behaviors is to:

respond in a non-agressive manner

When adults do not recognize and encourage appropriate behavior, children may ...

seek attention by being disruptive

The body's reaction to physical or emotional factors is called _____

stress

The body's reaction to physical or emotional factors, often taking the form of tension.

stress

Young children commonly express fear of ____.

the dark

Preschool children can be negative, particularly between the ages of ____ years.

two and three

Biting is not an unusual behavior for a ____.

two-year-old