CFD 353C Final

Characteristics of an effective family education program include: __________. Choose all that apply.

-availability of, and access to, classes -providing parents with feedback -delivery over several weeks -being inclusive of participant diversity -a focus on specific skills

Which of the following are potential warning signs of dating violence that parents should look for? Choose all that apply.

-changing daily routines -checking in often with their partner

Trends in the education of children have not always been favorable for which of the following populations? Choose all that apply.

-children with disabilities -children of minority backgrounds -children living in poverty -children of immigrant parents

Characteristics of functional families include ____________. Choose all that apply.

-communication -enjoyment -commitment -resilience

Traditionally, family roles and responsibilities have included providing ____________. Choose all that apply.

-companionship and emotional support -resources and economic security -socialization and education for children -children to expand and continue the family unit

What parents of children with disabilities consider to be stressful is mainly influenced by factors such as ____________. Choose all that apply

-culture -social support -personal characteristics

What strategies may increase the success of parents and their adult children living together? Choose all that apply.

-establishing clear expectations for privacy -discussing roles and responsibilities -outlining conditions for ending the arrangement

Which of the following are services that parents with limited financial means should pursue if they have an adult child with a disability? Choose all that apply.

-estate planning -public assistance -guardianship arrangements

A measure of family and provider/teacher relationship quality (FPTRQ) evaluates the quality of parent partnerships in early childhood programs in the areas of ________. Choose all that apply

-family-specific knowledge -collaboration practices -attitudes

The term "family" can refer to which of the following? Choose all that apply.

-idealistic notions -kinship -a group sharing common characteristics or a bond -structure

Parents of children with a disability have reported positive effects, including ________. Choose all that apply.

-increased family closeness -a unique appreciation of their children -exposure to new experiences

What key strategies of the ecological approach are designed to prevent and treat family violence? Choose all that apply.

-increasing children's resilience -helping parents to reduce stress -addressing broader parenting factors

In an authentic family-school partnership, educators and family members establish a relational process to share ________. Choose all that apply.

-information -responsibility -values -expertise -goals

Historically, the family unit has served functions of _________. Choose all that apply.

-land ownership -cultural traditions -social values -inheritance -economic development

According to the text, which of the following are signs of oppositional defiant disorder? Choose all that apply.

-lashing out in anger -defying rules and requests -getting into frequent trouble at school

Which of the following are included in Epstein's six keys to successful family involvement? Choose all that apply.

-learning at home -decision making -volunteering

What factors contribute to the underrepresentation of some groups of children from being identified as gifted? Choose all that apply

-minority status -limited opportunities -lack of encouragement -availability of programs

Which of the following reasons do victims of intimate partner violence often cite for remaining in dangerous relationships? Choose all that apply.

-poor self-esteem -fear of retaliation -feelings of helplessness

Which of the following are systemic reasons that explain why children of some minority groups are at a higher risk for maltreatment? Choose all that apply.

-prejudice -lack of services -jurisdictional confusion

Which of the following characteristics put a child at increased risk for maltreatment? Choose all that apply.

-premature birth -functional impairment -living in a single-parent household

Which of the following steps are associated with "coming out" for adolescent sexual minorities? Choose all that apply.

-recognition and exploration -awareness of being different -acceptance and integration of identity

People in which professions are required to report suspected cases of child maltreatment? Choose all that apply.

-school staff -social services -law enforcement -health care providers

What factors increase the likelihood that a child with a disability will be bullied? Choose all that apply.

-social skills -emotional control

Concerns with immigration include which of the following? Choose all that apply.

-strain on government and social services -national security risks - loss of native worker employment opportunities

Factors that influence the nature of parent-child communication include ____________. Choose all that apply.

-the child's age -the child's behavior -the parents' concern -the context or situation

Factors that might influence parental motivation and involvement in their child's school include ________. Choose all that apply.

-the teacher's attitudes and beliefs -the parents' personal experiences with education -the parents' sociocultural expectations -the parents' confidence in their ability to help with learning -the parents' life contexts

Positive emotional relationships are established when parents respond to young children in a manner that is ____________. Choose all that apply.

-warm -loving -consistent

The last U.S. state to repeal laws prohibiting interracial marriage did so in ___________.

2000

During the Middle Ages, children were typically treated as an adult by age ________ and taught a craft or skill to contribute economically to the family.

7

Implementing a beginning of school year home-visit initiative is most reflective of the _____________ aspect of building relationships with families.

actions

A parent notices that her 12-year old daughter seems upset. The parent encourages her child to share her feelings and asks follow-up questions before providing advice. This is an example of ______.

active listening

When there is a difference in parent and child temperament, parents should _______.

anticipate the child's needs and likely reactions

When children first begin formal school or childcare, it is common for parents to initially feel ________________.

anxious

An ideal time to initiate positive interactions with parents is ___________.

at the beginning of the school year

A mural on a school wall that reflects the diversity of the student population is an example of the ________________ aspect of building relationships with families.

atmosphere

What aspect of adolescents' relationship with their parents is most closely correlated with positive behavior?

attachment

The ________________ parenting style establishes balance between demandingness and responsiveness by setting high and developmentally appropriate expectations.

authoritative

Early parental involvement in educating children was first facilitated by _____________.

churches

Women in the United States began filling teaching positions as a result of the:

civil war

When adolescents with special needs enter postsecondary schooling, parents often feel that their children ______________.

do not receive the support they need

Parents of adult children who move back home should be sure to ________.

establish clear financial and role expectation

Adults from only certain social subgroups are likely to abuse children.

false

Immigrant parents often experience cultural conflict with their adolescent children.

false

Including an interpreter is optional for conferencing with linguistically diverse families when the teachers and parents do not share a common language.

false

Parents were encouraged to allow children's play and curiosity during the Industrial Revolution.

false

Schools have always welcomed parental involvement in children's educational activities and decisions.

false

The Baby Boomer generation included an increased rate of cohabitation before, or instead of, marriage.

false

When siblings show poor adjustment to the birth of a child with a disability, it is usually a result of _________.

family dynamics

A focus on adaptability and the functionality of individuals in times of stress is reflected in the _______________ theory.

family systems

How does the time of uncertainty manifest in emerging adults?

feeling stuck between developmental stages

A current phrase describing a permissive parenting style is known as ______________ parenting.

free range

In which of the identity formation stages identified by Marcia are adolescents most likely to follow parental wishes?

identity foreclosure

Teachers who make an effort to learn more about family characteristics and circumstances will likely discover:

information about parents' ability to participate in school activities.

Instilling family values is associated with which of Galinsky's Six Stages of Parenting?

interpretive

Which aspect of the model of minority identity development is being exemplified by an adolescent who attempts to incorporate their ethnic identity into mainstream culture without compromising it?

introspection

A limitation of the patriarchy model is that ______.

it does not account for violence toward men

Children who have experienced maltreatment benefit from developing resilience because _________.

it helps them adapt to adversity

Which of the following parental actions has been shown to decrease negative behaviors in adolescents?

monitoring and support

What services do school intervention teams provide for preschool-age children ages 3 and up who meet state-determined eligibility criteria for special education?

screening and assessment

The importance of having positive and appropriate role models demonstrate desired behavior is most reflected in the ____________________ theory.

social learning

Advocates for early identification of children with disabilities referred to evidence that _______________.

stimulating environments can help children learn

In recent years, the process of transitioning from adolescence to adulthood has changed because it __________.

takes more time

Planning activities to enhance early learning and support families' efforts beyond a program is reflected in _______________.

the NAEYC Effective Family Engagement Principles

An appreciation for family diversity is an important element in establishing strong partnerships with families.

true

Brain development partially explains the adolescent's slow transition to adulthood.

true

Certain groups are not as effectively reached by family-centered interventions as are others.

true

Cultural beliefs often have a strong influence on parents' expectations about children's behavior and how parental authority should be used.

true

Individuals growing up in closed family systems are likely to have more difficulty with differentiation of the self.

true

Individuals who are raised by grandparents or great-grandparents often form an emotional bond equivalent to that of a parent-child.

true

Most cases of child maltreatment are due to neglect.

true

Parents' fundamental goals of health and safety, preparation for adulthood, and maintaining cultural norms and values have remained important throughout history.

true

Professionals' efforts to collaborate with families help to build trust and strengthen the home-school partnership.

true

Prior to an improved understanding of developmental disorders, children with disabilities were considered: ______________.

uneducable

Parents of a child with a disability find it most difficult to adapt to challenges that are ______________.

unexpected

Family structure includes factors such as ___________. Choose all that apply.

- the number of adults and children considered to be a part of a family -factors such as adoption or foster care -individuals' relationship to one another

Jermaine is frustrated with his son's behavior at the dinner table. Jermaine calmly describes how he feels, names the problem behavior, and explains why this behavior is upsetting. Jermaine's approach is an example of using ______.

I-messages

Children who experience warm, nurturing, parent-child relationships are:

resilient to chronic stress and substance abuse.

Social control theory explains violence in terms of ___________.

rewards and costs

What is most likely to occur when the parents of a young adult have limited education and financial resources?

The needs of parents and their children become intertwined.

Parents of young adults who have a mental illness often feel ____________.

a sense of duty toward their children

A monogamous union between a woman and man has long been referred to as a _______________ family.

nuclear

Which has been suggested as the most important factor in adolescents' successful transition to adulthood?

parental influence

During the transition to adulthood, young adults' relationships with their parents tend to become more _______.

positive

Children in the middle teen years tend to ___________.

push for more independence

The idea that women should care for themselves during pregnancy first occurred:

with early greek philosophers