Chapter 7 CEC
Temperament is an environmental factor that can influence behavior.
False
When adults ignore a child's undesired behavior (e.g., constant whining), the behavior may actually increase before it begins to decrease.
True
When teachers talk to children about their behavior, the teachers' words can have more impact if they get down to the child's level and lower their volume and pitch.
True
A statement that reflects back in your own words what a child has said is a part of what process?
active listening
A teacher responds to two children arguing over a toy by saying, "you really wanted to be the first one to play with that doll today, didn't you Chloe?" Which guidance tool is the teacher using?
active listening
What boundaries are set to teach children appropriate behavior?
limits
Which type of behavior is displayed by a 4-year-old child who yells at his classmates, disrupts circle time, and kicks the furniture?
challenging
A child with challenging behaviors is most likely to act out during which activity?
class meetings
Which guidance strategy is used by adults in an effort to help children become responsible for their actions?
discipline
After observing many conflicts in the block are, the teacher decides to move the blocks to a corner so that block building will occur separately from other activities. Which type of factor did the teacher change to influence the children's behavior?
environmental
Language and communication techniques in guidance are methods teachers use to influence children's behavior through their:
expressions, touch, voice
During the six-step approach to problem solving, what step occurs after the teacher helps resolve a problem or conflict?
follow through
According to brain-related research, rewards are most effective:
for short lengths and for specific reason
Which process helps children learn to control basic impulses, express feelings, channel frustrations, and solve problems?
guidance
What is the first step of a functional behavior assessment (FBA) for a child with challenging behaviors?
identifying the problem behavior.
According to your text, what are some good ways to teach executive function skills to young children?
looking at different options, brainstorming, decision-making
A teacher explains to her student, "Sorry, Stuart, snack time is finished. If you want a snack, you need to sit down when everyone else does." Which strategy is the teacher is using?
natural consequences
What does a positive approach to guidance involve?
phrasing directions and suggestions positively, reinforcing behaviors you want repeated, giving reasons for your requests
Another child takes a doll that Whitney is playing with. Whitney retaliates by repeatedly punching her. To stop the physical aggression, which strategy should Whitney's teacher use to immediately to calm her down?
physical intervention
Effective guidance practices call for teachers to be alert to potential problems and situations before they result in children's inappropriate behaviors. This vital part of a teacher's role is called ___.
preventing misbehavior
Which technique is used as a consequence for inappropriate behavior and relies on fears rather than reason and understanding?
punishment
it is clear that positive guidance leads to self-control, while____ undermines independence.
punishment
A teacher who presumes that a child has abilities he or she does not yet possess is failing to demonstrate:
realistic expectations
One of the major goals of a good guidance process is to help children achieve_____, which is the ability to control themselves.
self-discipline
Joey is really angry, to the point to where his behavior is out of control. Which action would you recommend to help Joey gain self-control before resuming play?
time out
