Comprehensive Exam

What are the four levels of support associated with IDD?

1. Intermittent 2. Limited 3. Extensive 4. Pervasive

List the four different forms in which child maltreatment can appear.

1. Neglect 2. Physical abuse 3. Emotional abuse 4. Sexual abuse

List the three domains of child life practice reflected in the examination.

1. Professional Responsibility 2. Assessment 3. Intervention

Carl Rogers

A humanistic theorist that believed in the "Paradox of Change"

According to E. Erikson, the psychosocial stage of autonomy v. shame/doubt covers what chronological age? A. 1-3 years B. 4-5 years C. 6-12 years D. all of the above

A. 1-3 years

How many college-level courses in child life or in a related subject that must be completed to fulfill the requirements for certification? A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 30

A. 10

The _________________________________ is a detailed, printer-friendly document that provides a comprehensive overview of the certification process from start to finish, along with instructions for establishing eligibility and applying for the exam. A. Candidate manual B. Internship manual C. Operating principles manual D. none of the above

A. Candidate manual

These wonderful pediatric health care professionals work with children and families in hospitals and other settings to help them cope with the challenges of hospitalization, illness, and disability. They provide children with age-appropriate preparation for medical procedures, pain management and coping strategies, and play and self-expression activities. A. Child life specialist B. Chaplin C. physical therapist D. charge nurse

A. Child life specialist

Jean Piaget's view of the young child's cognitive growth contains what key assumptions? A. Children use experience to construct new knowledge and their growth is gradual and continuous B. Children use assisted learning and social interactions to develop problem solving skills C. children are self-regulated learners that use brain-based learning such as smart toys and screen time D. children learn best in super stimulating environments that have little down time or quiet moments

A. Children use experience to construct new knowledge and their growth is gradual and continuous

During the child life internship application and interview period, what is the most acceptable way to follow-up after an interview? A. Handwritten "thank you" within 24 hours B. An email "thank you" within 24 hours C. No response until after 2nd interview D. No response necessary at any time

A. Handwritten "thank you" within 24 hours

What plan is used in special education specifically for children ages three to twenty one? A. IEP B. IFSP C. 504 D. all of the above

A. IEP

Identify the type of psychological abuse/maltreatment in this scenario: father makes his 8 year old daughter go down and play in the basement when people come to visit or whenever the doorbell rings. he does not want her corrupted by bad people. A. Isolating B. spurning C. terrorizing D. exploiting

A. Isolating

When using Buzzy, where is the correct location to place it on the patient during the poke? A. above the poke B. below the poke C. side of the poke D. directly on the poke

A. above the poke

According to the 2017 Global Nutrition Report, a strong example of "Strong System of Infrastructure" includes what statement below? A. addressing the food system which includes the delivery of clean water and proper sanitation B. providing low cost meals to school-aged children C. health systems should focus on promoting breastfeeding D. ending the conflict/war in developing countries

A. addressing the food system which includes the delivery of clean water and proper sanitation

This condition is an indicator of poor nutrition in which the ability of the blood to transport oxygen around the body is impaired. A. anemia B. stunting C. hypoglycemia D. hyperglycemia

A. anemia

What is defined as reading and responding to the verbal and non-verbal cues of another that is synchronous and interactive? A. attunement B. bonding C. caring D. disharmony

A. attunement

Which of the following experience best fits into the TOTAL HOURS with infants, children, youth and/or families in stressful situations category on the common application? A. camp good grief B. teddy bear clinic C. child life practicum D. children's day

A. camp good grief

What are the four major categories of non-communicable diseases (NCD's)? A. cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer B. cancer, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and Ebola C. diabetes, hepatitis, malaria, and cardiovascular disease D. HIV/AIDS, chronic respiratory disease, cancer, and Ebola

A. cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer

According to the article by Clayton-Jones et al. that focused on teens with sickle cell disease, patients welcomed spiritual assessment, but indicated that the following influenced their level of response? A. caring attitude, consistent care, interaction presented by the provider B. the patient and care provider identified as having the same religion C. support and encouragement from parents to share information D. consistent visits from the hospital chaplain and prayer at bedside

A. caring attitude, consistent care, interaction presented by the provider

A child with this type of coping style collects detailed information but is not comforted by the information given, instead it exacerbates her anxiety. A. catastrophizer B. sensitizer C. minimizer D. denier

A. catastrophizer

What are the four main child life assessment variables that are associated with a child's ability to cope with hospitalization? A. child variables, family variables, illness variables, and medical experiences B. child variables, family variables, culture variables, and hospital experiences C. medical experiences, stress and coping variables, family and culture variables D. hospital experiences, stress and coping variables, child variables and family experiences

A. child variables, family variables, illness variables, and medical experiences

Which of the following physical placements is the most beneficial while using an interpreter to speak with a limited English proficient patient? A. closest to the patient and/or family B. off to the side, sitting on patient's bed C. close by, but behind the interpreter D. at the foot of the patient's bed

A. closest to the patient and/or family

What are appropriate examples of Infant-Toddler Education? A. curriculum based on connections and relationships with each child B. infant stimulation to encourage the five senses C. watching out for babies/toddlers and keeping them safe D. curriculum that is like the education of preschool children

A. curriculum based on connections and relationships with each child

According to Newsweek (2017), the increase of violence is attributed to what factors? A. deterioration in human rights, increase in racism and violent crimes B. social media and politics C. increase in military involvement and the decrease in racism D. it hasn't changed at all; none of the above

A. deterioration in human rights, increase in racism and violent crimes

Which religious practices and information are important to consider when a person is admitted to the hospital? A. diet, routine practices, Sabbath, and end-of-life care B. religious practices will rarely interfere with medical care C. a chaplain will address the patient's religious needs while hospitalized D. the patient's congregation, pastor's name, and contact information

A. diet, routine practices, Sabbath, and end-of-life care

A child's development of "culture" begins with making sense of the world while focusing on which of the following? A. differences B. skin color C. language D. facial features

A. differences

The clinical supervisor is responsible for: (choose all that apply) A. direct day-to-day supervision and training B. serves as a liaison between the school and hospital C. provides orientation to the hospital and CL program D. demonstrating CL competencies (play, preparation, interventions, etc.)

A. direct day-to-day supervision and training C. provides orientation to the hospital and CL program D. demonstrating CL competencies (play, preparation, interventions, etc.)

While completing an eligibility assessment, how does an applicant verify the child life course taught by a CCLS? A. electronic verification is sent to the instructor on behalf of the applicant via ACLP B. instructor submits a signed verification form to ACLP C. instructor submits an electronic verification when course grades are entered D. applicant submits a signed verification form to ACLP

A. electronic verification is sent to the instructor on behalf of the applicant via ACLP

This refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for cultural or other non-medical reasons. A. female genital mutilation B. female genital surgery C. female cutting D. circumcision

A. female genital mutilation

When focusing on play, the ideal is to move away from a preschool model for infants and toddlers. What term is used to broaden the idea of what this age group engages in and learns from? A. happenings B. outcomes C. cornerstones D. free choice

A. happenings

What is a common practice that undermines coping when it comes to management of pain? A. having the child lay flat on their back B. assigning a parent a comfort role C. being honest about the pain D. giving the child a job to do

A. having the child lay flat on their back

A chronic diagnosis, a 4 inch chest scar, many invasive procedures and an unpredictable recovery are examples of what variable? A. health care variable B. family variable C. child variable D. all of the above

A. health care variable

Much of an individual's attitude about "us" and "them" is learned and reinforced by what factor(s)? A. home, school, and media B. genes and social evolution C. feedback from strangers D. all of the above

A. home, school, and media

What are the four sequential stages of bibliotherapy by John & Jean Pardeck? A. identification, selection, presentation, and follow-up B. selection, presentation, process, and follow-up C. identification, process, presentation, and activity D. selection, presentation, identification, and activity

A. identification, selection, presentation, and follow-up

According to the WHO data from 2015, what is the leading cause of disease and injury worldwide? A. ischaemic heart disease B. stroke C. COPD D. lower respiratory infections

A. ischaemic heart disease

Which example best demonstrates attending behaviors? A. maintaining eye contact and displaying "open" body posture B. giving constant feedback and support C. touching the child on the arm D. use a fast rate of speech and matching your tone of voice to the child's

A. maintaining eye contact and displaying "open" body posture

This reflex, also known as the startle reflex, is an involuntary response that is present at birth and usually disappears between the ages of 3 to 6 months. A. moro B. locomotive C. postural D. rooting

A. moro

According to L. Kuttner, which of the following is an example of a common myth regarding children and pain? A. newborns don't experience pain B. children are reliable in their pain report C. opioids are safe and not addictive if used correctly D. a distracted child still feels pain

A. newborns don't experience pain

This professional is responsible for designing, implementing, evaluating, and revising academic and continuing education programs for nurses. A. nurse educator B. nurse practitioner C. charge nurse D. RN

A. nurse educator

The concept of body dissatisfaction is best defined as.... A. related to self-esteem B. fully developed by age 18 C. more influential in females D. occurs only in adolescence

A. related to self-esteem

This individual is a member of staff in health care facilities who performs administrative and supportive functions. A. secretary B. patient care assistant C. medical assistant D. RN

A. secretary

The role of this health care provider includes connecting patients and families to resources in the community and helping them strengthen the family unit through supportive counseling. A. social workers B. physical therapist C. secretary D. clinical nurse specialist

A. social workers

What are the professional issues a child life specialist should be aware of when utilizing Brody's sense of touch? A. special consideration should be given to traumatized/abused children B. any touch between a CLS and patient should be avoided C. should only be implemented if it meets the treatment goals of the CLS D. all of the above

A. special consideration should be given to traumatized/abused children

This was a specialized clinical research procedure that involved eight separation and reunions with an infant and their caregivers which was designed to determine the nature of attachments. A. strange situation procedure B. strange situation attachment C. attachment model procedure D. attachment Q-sort

A. strange situation procedure

This occurs when infants or children feel uncomfortable or frightened when approached by someone they do not know. it typically begins around 8 mos. of age and usually runs its course by the age 18 most. A. stranger anxiety B. strange situation attachment C. deviant attachment situation D. infant anxiety trait

A. stranger anxiety

Which of the following best defines Western medicine? A. techniques and treatment are supported by rigorous scientific research B. supernatural forces dominate health beliefs and practices C. healing is aimed at restoring balance within the body and nature D. treatment focuses not only on the symptoms, but the cause of illness as well

A. techniques and treatment are supported by rigorous scientific research

Activity level, adaptability, attention span, intensity of reaction, threshold of responsiveness and distractibility of what characteristic of what child development term? A. temperament B. conditioning C. self-actualization D. self-regulation

A. temperament

Which of the following best illustrates the adult's role in facilitating health care play? A. the adult should respect the child's work by not interrupting, hurrying or directing the play B. the adult should provide supportive supervision and assist the child for safety reasons C. the adult should force participation so the child will engage with the other children in play D. the adult should carry on a running dialogue and ask numerous questions to engage the child in play

A. the adult should respect the child's work by not interrupting, hurrying or directing the play

A child centered type of play is best described by what statement below? A. the play is undirected, open and children can pursue their own outcomes B. the play is directed, structured and monitored by an adult C. the play is open, unstructured and over stimulating D. the play is structured, and the adult determines the outcome of the child's play

A. the play is undirected, open and children can pursue their own outcomes

What is the main purpose of providing opportunities for children to engage in health care play? A. to normalize the environment B. to provide opportunities for role identity C. to distract patients from expressing feelings D. to avoid the use of real medical equipment

A. to normalize the environment

A certification candidate may obtain internship hours at more than one hospital internship site? A. true B. false

A. true

If a clinical internship site does not indicate that a cover letter is required, it is understood within the field that it is expected to include one in the internship application packet. A. true B. false

A. true

The clinical coordinator is responsible for: (choose all that apply) A. works with staff to mentor and evaluate students B. direct day-to-day supervision and training of students C. serves as a liaison between the school and hospital D. develops and implements student training programs

A. works with staff to mentor and evaluate students C. serves as a liaison between the school and hospital D. develops and implements student training programs

Define the acronym ACT.

A: Acknowledge the Feeling C: Communicate the Limit T: Target Alternatives

In order to meet LLU CLS program requirements, how many clinical training hours must a student complete? A. 100 practicum hours, 480 internship hours B. 100 practicum hours, 600 internship hours C. 120 practicum hours, 480 internships hours D. 120 practicum hours, 600 internship hours

B. 100 practicum hours, 600 internship hours

According to ACLP, how many hours of paid clinical experience are CCLS's required to have in order to be eligible to supervise during practicum? A. 1,000 B. 2,000 C. 3,000 D. 4,000

B. 2,000

At what age is it possible that children may use race or disabilities as a reason to not interact with others? A. 2-3 years B. 4-5 years C. 6-7 years D. 8-9 years

B. 4-5 years

How many content areas must be covered in the child life course taught by a CCLS in order to meet the requirements for ACLP eligibility (certification)? A. 5 B. 6 C. 10 D. 15

B. 6

Which of the following are two tests conducted on newborns to determine if early intervention may be deemed necessary? A. IFSP and IEP B. Apgar and NBO C. EIRP and FCM D. Child Find and IFSP

B. Apgar and NBO

What plan is used in early intervention for children ages birth to two years of age (and their parents)? A. IEP B. IFSP C. 504 D. all of the above

B. IFSP

Which of the following is the maturational principle of developing from the inner to the outer or the center of the body outwards? A. Cephalocaudal B. Proximodistal C. Gross motor D. Fine

B. Proximodistal

What is defined as the "anxiety created as a result of a specific experience?" A. Trait anxiety B. State anxiety C. General anxiety D. Hospital anxiety

B. State anxiety

What are the 5 S's from Dr. Harvey Karp to help stop a young infant from crying? A. Swaddle, Sensory, Shush, Suck and Sing B. Swaddle, Side/Stomach position, Shush, Swing and Suck C. Side/stomach position, Sooth, Suck and Shush D. Side/stomach position, Swing, Sing, and Shush

B. Swaddle, Side/Stomach position, Shush, Swing and Suck

Which of the following best defines "culture"? A. The literature and historical folklore of a country B. The values, traditions, and norms shared by a group of people C. The food, music, and dress of people from a certain country D. The history and customs shared by institutions

B. The values, traditions, and norms shared by a group of people

Bilingual students who are classified as having a learning disability can be supported through which tier on the RTI model? A. Tier I B. Tier II C. Tier III

B. Tier II

What is a "refrigerator mother"? A. a loving mother B. a cold mother C. a mother who provides food D. a semi-caring mother

B. a cold mother

When using Kinetic Family Drawings, a CLS should: A. look at specific interpretations based on the drawing B. be cautious and include the child's interpretation C. use this as their only form of assessment D. never use this form of assessment

B. be cautious and include the child's interpretation

which one of these is THE key symptom/sign of physically abused children: A.. children who are embarrassed or shy around others B. children's explanation of the event does not match their injury C. children who are always crying or upset D. children who wear long sleeves and long pants

B. children's explanation of the event does not match their injury

The process of gathering information, organizing it, and finally using it to adapt to the world is the essence of what experience? A. developmental B. cognitive experience C. zone of proximal development D. assisted learning

B. cognitive experience

The three main values of our healthcare system are: A. innovation, risk taking, change B. control, efficiency, and stability C. administration, clinical outcomes, profits D. hierarchy, leadership, research

B. control, efficiency, and stability

at what age in school do some children start to have developed prejudices based on stereotypes? A. preschool B. elementary school C. junior high D. high school

B. elementary school

According to coping theory, a child that uses distraction, prayer or talking, writing or using art to express their fears using what types of coping method? A. problem-focused coping B. emotion-focused coping C. avoidant-focused coping D. vigilant-focused coping

B. emotion-focused coping

Which of the following best describes what "culture shock" is? A. immersing oneself into a new culture and taking it all in B. encounters that challenge one's own set of beliefs and behaviors C. studying abroad for a semester in a class that is not in your major D. being around people who are different from you and enjoying it

B. encounters that challenge one's own set of beliefs and behaviors

A certification candidate needs to be a member of ACLP? A. true B. false

B. false

An intern may use their personal e-mail when sending in clinical course assignments since all HIPPA information will be removed and/or fictitious. A. true B. false

B. false

In order to stand out from others, it is recommended that applicants utilize a different font and formatting between their cover letter and resume. A. true B. false

B. false

Practicum is likened to a mini internship. Students primarily observe their preceptor in the beginning and will transition into doing hands-on interventions/services on their own. A. true B. false

B. false

The common application requires students to include official transcripts. A. true B. false

B. false

Approximately 41% of all child deaths in developing countries occur in what period of life? A. neonatal period B. first 5 years C. pre-school years D. adolescence

B. first 5 years

What is defined as the match between a child's temperament, the environmental demands and constraints the child must deal with? A. school readiness B. goodness of fit C. poorness of fit D. personality

B. goodness of fit

This is defined as a comparative measurement of burden of disease, morbidity, and mortality rates in a specific population. A. burden of disease B. health disparities C. life expectancy D. life mortality

B. health disparities

According to Viola Brody, what are the benefits of using her concepts of "touch" with children? A. it must increase verbal communication with the adult and child B. it assists in self-regulation of affect and behavior C. it decreases blood pressure and respiration rates of children D. it may decrease flashbacks of a traumatic experience

B. it assists in self-regulation of affect and behavior

What statement best describes the benefits of utilizing storytelling as a therapeutic intervention? A. it is an effective tool because the tone of the stories children share can provide cues to their emotional state B. it is an effective tool in alleviating distress, pain, and anxiety during painful and invasive procedures C. children with higher anxiety levels and poor adjustment to hospitalization benefit from storytelling D. children that use humorous stories tend to have better experiences with hospitalization

B. it is an effective tool in alleviating distress, pain, and anxiety during painful and invasive procedures

The Global Peace measures what three domains of the state of peace across nations? A. level of peacefulness in countries, availability of resources, and human mortality rates B. level of safety and security, extent of ongoing conflict and degree of militarization C. level of safety, acceptance of refugees in their country, and degree of militarization D. level of peacefulness in countries, extent of ongoing conflict and mortality rates

B. level of safety and security, extent of ongoing conflict and degree of militarization

This person provides a form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life. A. health care specialist B. occupational therapist C. speech therapist D. chaplin

B. occupational therapist

This professional's speciality is in maintaining an open airway in the clinical care of a patient. A. charge nurse B. respiratory therapist C. case manager/discharge planner D. medical student

B. respiratory therapist

Gender disparities tend to be pronounced in school as social, economic, and health related barriers that put increased pressure on students' ability to stay in school and learn. At what level does this most affect girls? A. primary education B. secondary education C. tertiary education D. higher education

B. secondary education

This is described as a behavior that is learned or innate, like sucking a thumb to self sooth or holding a blanket for comfort. A. self-actualization B. self-calming devices C. self-direction D. self-calming techniques

B. self-calming devices

A child with this type of coping style requests detailed information and searches for information. The answers seem to help her deal with feelings of anxiety. A. catastrophizer B. sensitizer C. minimizer D. denier

B. sensitizer

Women and girls make up 99% of this type of human trafficking.... A. labor trafficking B. sex trafficking C. people smuggling D. debt bondage

B. sex trafficking

What is the last sense to develop in newborns and is fully functioning around 2-3 years of age? A. hearing B. sight C. smell D. touch

B. sight

Identify the type of psychological abuse/maltreatment in this scenario: whenever they make the slightest mistake, mother regularly calls her 13 year old twins, "tweedle dumb and tweedle dee: the two sh*tbrains on culver street." compared to her other children, she gives the twins more chores around the house, and they get smaller portions of dessert (if there's any dessert left at all!) A. Isolating B. spurning C. terrorizing D. exploiting

B. spurning

A child that displays anxiety during hospitalization but the feelings dissipate by the time they return home is said to have what type of coping response? A. trait anxiety B. state anxiety C. anxiety and depression D. appraisal

B. state anxiety

Which of the following best describes a primary impact on girls that are married at a young age? A. improved opportunity for accessing education learning a trade B. stunting of educational opportunities and income making prospects C. their relationship with their husband is more positive D. they have more time to focus on learning family traditions

B. stunting of educational opportunities and income making prospects

When working with limited English-proficient speaking patients and families, which of the following strategies is most beneficial to use with an interpreter? A. maintain eye contact with the interpreter and talk directly to him/her B. talk in the first person and place self in close proximity to the pt./family C. wait until the end of the conversation to ask questions for clarification D. allow for the interpreter to remain in control of the conversation

B. talk in the first person and place self in close proximity to the pt./family

According to the New York Longitudinal Study by Thomas, Chess and Birch (1956), what are the three general typical temperaments that came out from this study? A. the easy, rigid, and slow to warm up children B. the easy, difficult, and slow to warm up children C. the warm, ambivalent, and anxious children D. the warm, anxious, and difficult children

B. the easy, difficult, and slow to warm up children

Which statement best summarizes the definition of attachment? A. nurturing behaviors that include holding and rocking of infants and young children B. the emotional relationship with a specific person that a child finds comforting C. behaviors that make it difficult to connect to others and to manage emotions D. all of the above

B. the emotional relationship with a specific person that a child finds comforting

Which of these five explanations is the most plausible reason for why battered women may stay in their violent relationships? A. they have never thought about ways to escape their abusers B. they are dependent on their abusers C. they are not "afraid enough" to leave D. they have not been "hurt enough" to leave E. they are foolish

B. they are dependent on their abusers

This rate is described as the average number of children born to each women over the course of her life. A. total birth rate B. total fertility rate C. birth status rate D. fertility status rate

B. total fertility rate

According to E. Erikson, what stage of psychosocial development are infants 0-1 years of age? A. autonomy v. shame and doubt B. trust v. mistrust C. initiative v. guilt D. industry v. inferiority

B. trust v. mistrust

The child that uses this coping strategy will seek out specific information about their surgery and they will pay attention to the details. A. avoidant coping B. vigilant coping C. sensitizer coping D. informational coping

B. vigilant coping

How is IDD determined?

By measuring cognitive abilities and adaptive behaviors

Fill in the blank: When you are assessing and providing services to a patient and their family, where do you want to "meet them"? A. in the middle B. upon admission C. "where they're at" D. upon referral

C. "where they're at"

How many college-level courses must be taught by a CCLS to qualify for certification? A. 4 B. 12 C. 1 D. 10

C. 1

The recommended margin measurement for resumes and cover letters is: A. 0.5 inch B. 0.75 inch C. 1 inch D. 1.25 inch

C. 1 inch

Typically at what age of development does the fear of loss of control, peer isolation, altered body image impact the hospitalized patient? A. 3-5 years B. 6-12 years C. 13-18 years D. all of the above

C. 13-18 years

According to the ACLP, what is the minimum amount of internship hours needed to fulfill the requirement for certification? A. 500 hours B. 400 hours C. 480 hours D. 520 hours

C. 480 hours

This plan is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for those students that have been determined to have a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment affecting a body system. A. IEP B. IFSP C. 504 D. all of the above

C. 504

What is the word that describes how the brain can change throughout one's life and be modified by both positive and negative experiences? A. Cell Death B. Neuro rigidity C. Plasticity D. Maturational

C. Plasticity

What are considered the 3 R's in the caregiving of infants and toddlers? A. Respectful, Reinforced, and Reciprocal B. Responsible, Reactive, and Reinforced C. Respectful, Responsive, and Reciprocal D. Responsible, Responsive, and Reactive

C. Respectful, Responsive, and Reciprocal

According to the ACLP recommended common internship application deadlines, what is the due date for Winter/Spring internship term? A. August 25 B. September 1 C. September 5 D. September 15

C. September 5

When looking at child variables during hospitalization, what are some examples of "at risk" populations? A. a teenager that is having their first IV B. a school-aged patient who is bored or alone C. a toddler in isolation D. all of the above

C. a toddler in isolation

Where is the majority of the exploitive labor done by children worldwide? A. service industry B. sex trade C. agriculture D. factory workers

C. agriculture

While the terms "spirituality" and "religion" are sometimes used interchangeably, which of the following best describes religion? A. the experience and/or the expression of the sacred B. person's belief in a power apart from his or her own existence C. an organized system of practices and beliefs in which people engage D. the search for meaning and being in the right relationship with all that is

C. an organized system of practices and beliefs in which people engage

According to the Child Life Council Evidence Based Practice Statement on Therapeutic Play, which statement best defines therapeutic play? A. addresses basic and persistent psychological issues associated with certain stressful events B. used as theoretical model for diagnosis and treatment, especially with children with behavioral problems C. assists in continuing normal development while enabling children to cope with situations D. used in tandem with other health care professionals such as with a rehabilitation team

C. assists in continuing normal development while enabling children to cope with situations

This is a physician that supervises the care of patients by interns, residents, and/or medical students. A. LVN B. fellow C. attending physician D. resident

C. attending physician

According to the cultural iceberg, A. art, food, gender roles, music, games, and theory of disease are primarily in awareness B. although hidden, deep culture is easy to assess and does not affect relationships C. below the surface culture defines sin, justice, work ethic, interpersonal relationships D. people will feel better about oppressed groups if they reduce underlying levels of racism

C. below the surface culture defines sin, justice, work ethic, interpersonal relationships

Which of the following experience best fits into the TOTAL HOURS with infants, children, youth and/or families in Healthcare settings category on the ACLP common internship application? A. camp good grief B. teddy bear clinic C. child life practicum D. children's day

C. child life practicum

The most important and accurate source of information for the child life specialist comes from what source? A. nursing report B. family report C. child's report D. patient's medical record

C. child's report

Which of the following is not a type of memory? A. episodic B. motor C. cognitive D. semantic

C. cognitive

In order to get a cultural sense of what a patient and/or family believes about their illness, you must address the 4 C's: Call, Cause, Cope AND which of the following? A. customs B. characteristics C. concern D. cuisine

C. concern

According to Piaget, what stage of cognitive thinking marks the beginning of logical or operational thought or when the child is mature enough to use logical thought or operations (i.e. rules) but can only apply logical to physical objects? A. sensorimotor B. preoperational C. concrete operational D. formal operational

C. concrete operational

The process in which a young child uses context cues to make a quick and reasonably accurate guess about the meaning of an unfamiliar word is called? A. receptive language B. expressive language C. fast mapping D. social interaction

C. fast mapping

Which of the following is a model of disease? A. moral B. herbal C. holistic D. modern

C. holistic

Which is one of the three primary symptoms of ADHD? Inattention, hyperactivity and... A. mood swings B. language problems C. impulsivity D. confusion

C. impulsivity

What are the benefits of utilizing "skin to skin" or kangarooing in newborns? A. decrease of sleep patterns of the mother and infant B. increase of colic symptoms and irritability of the infant C. increase in mother's breast milk production and healing after birth D. all of the above

C. increase in mother's breast milk production and healing after birth

This measurement is described as a strong indicator of child health and the well-being of a society over time. A. morbidity B. life expectancy C. infant mortality D. birth rate

C. infant mortality

According to E. Erikson, during this stage of psychosocial development, children develop a greater sense of person control. Success results in confidence and being secure with oneself and failure results in inadequacy and self-doubt. A. identity v. role confusion B. trust v. mistrust C. initiative v. guilt D. industry v. inadequacy/inferiority

C. initiative v. guilt

This is an example of what classification of attachment? The child will commonly exhibit clingy and dependent behavior, but will be rejecting of the attachment figure when they engage in interaction. A. secure B. insecure avoidant C. insecure resistant/ambivalent D. insecure disorganized

C. insecure resistant/ambivalent

This is an example of what classification of attachment: the child will commonly exhibit clingy and dependent behavior, but will be rejecting of the attachment figure when they engage in interaction. A. secure B. insecure avoidant C. insecure resistent/ambivalent D. insecure disorganized

C. insecure resistent/ambivalent

Why should a child life specialist use caution when applying attachment terminology in their clinical assessments? A. it should only be used with the stress potential assessment model B. it should only be used if the child life specialist is aware of the development stages C. it should only be used with the support of a valid and reliable measurement D. it should only be used by a trained child life specialist administrator

C. it should only be used with the support of a valid and reliable measurement

It has been identified that the maternal mortality rate is closely related to what factor? A. inadequate folic acid taken during pregnancy B. genetic predisposition and family history C. lack of skilled personnel to assist with the birth D. outcome of previous pregnancies

C. lack of skilled personnel to assist with the birth

There are many ways to visualize the concept of culture, but one of the most popular models is based on which of the following? A. apple B. pyramid C. onion d. earth

C. onion

Out of all the variables, what is most strongly correlated with a child's adverse response to hospitalization? A. invasive procedures B. impending death or serious illness C. parental anxiety D. lack of information from the medical team E. hospitalized anxiety

C. parental anxiety

A caretaker is restraining or force-feeding an elder. This would be considered which type of abuse? A. psychological abuse B. financial abuse C. physical abuse D. neglect E. self-neglect

C. physical abuse

Which of the following are the three primary key players who work in health care? A. administrators, insurance companies, patients/families B. researchers, foundation staff, and physicians C. physicians, executive leadership, nurses/allied health D. nurses, physicians, and patients/families

C. physicians, executive leadership, nurses/allied health

Which of the following statements describe how children interact with medical equipment with play? A. chronically ill children are never hesitant when engaging in this type of play B. less intrusive and anxiety-provoking equipment is best used in this type of play C. previous experiences influence how a child plays with medical equipment D. all of the above

C. previous experiences influence how a child plays with medical equipment

Which of the following is associated with genetics? A. culture B. ethnicity C. race D. cultural identity

C. race

Cover letters and resumes should be printed on: A. printer paper B. card stock C. resume paper D. copy paper

C. resume paper

What is the best way to improve girls' access to education in developing countries? A. better school supplies, teachers with high education and cleaner classrooms B. parental and community involvement with access to tutors C. safer schools, low-cost tuition, parental/community involvement D. food programs, cleaner classrooms, and low-cost tuition

C. safer schools, low-cost tuition, parental/community involvement

Treatment methods in Western medicine typically include which of the following? A. salves, tinctures, and acupuncture B. prescriptions and limited use of herbs C. surgery, radiation, and physical therapy D. essential oils and aromatherapy

C. surgery, radiation, and physical therapy

Identify the type of psychological abuse/maltreatment in this scenario: mother storms into the bedroom just before bedtime, grabs her 7 year old son's favorite stuffed animal, and viciously slashes its throat with a steak knife. she then asks, "Do you want me to do the same to our puppy cinnamon? then get the f***k to bed!" A. Isolating B. spurning C. terrorizing D. exploiting

C. terrorizing

According to data collected from nurses, which of the following best describes the current nursing population in America? A. nurses from minority racial and ethnic groups are on the rise with the US B. hispanics are slightly overrepresented among the nursing population C. the racial and ethnic profiles of RNs vary greatly from the US population they serve D. a substantial amount of nurses have been educated in other countries vs. US

C. the racial and ethnic profiles of RNs vary greatly from the US population they serve

Which of the following best describes "cultural competence"? A. learning the language and communication style of a group of people B. thoroughly assessing a patient's social history and family dynamics C. understanding behaviors, differences, and similarities of a group of people D. undergoing a series of challenges to one's beliefs and value system

C. understanding behaviors, differences, and similarities of a group of people

What does it mean to be gifted? A. you receive tons of gifts from Santa B. you can wrap gifts really well C. your brain develops at a much quicker rate and you can retain information and articulate it with clarity

C. your brain develops at a much quicker rate and you can retain information and articulate it with clarity

What population is least likely to be discovered for early intervention?

Children from low income families

Lee Vygotsky

Cognitive theorist who developed "zone of proximal development"

According to ACLP, how many hours of paid clinical experience are CCLS's required to have in order to be eligible to supervise during internship? A. 1,000 B. 2,000 C. 3,000 D. 4,000

D. 4,000

According to the WHO, infants should be exclusively breastfed until what age? A. 3 months B. 4 months C. 5 months D. 6 months

D. 6 months

Separation anxiety is the primary source of stress for children between what ages? A. 3 mos. to 6 mos. B. 8 mos. to 1 year C. 6 mos. to 2 years D. 6 mos. to 3 years

D. 6 mos. to 3 years

At what age is a child most vulnerable to separation from their primary caregiver(s)? A. all children who are hospitalized for a chronic illness B. newborns to 1-2 years of age C. 7-9 mos. to 2 years of age D. 6-8 mos. to 3-4 years of age

D. 6-8 mos. to 3-4 years of age

A child with a diagnosis of needle phobia displays which symptoms? A. distress when a needle is in view B. distress that carries over the academic, social, and daily activities C. physiological symptoms such as, rise in blood pressure and pulse rate D. all of the above

D. All of the above

How often is the Child Life Specialist recertification required? A. Every 2 years B. Every 3 years C. Every 4 years D. Every 5 years

D. Every 5 years

Identify the type of psychological abuse/maltreatment in this scenario: father invites his 10 year old son to come learn how to find the best porn websites, and then encourages him to sell some old "adult" magazines to his friends--and they'll split the profit. A. Isolating B. spurning C. terrorizing D. exploiting

D. Exploiting

Child marriage is most prevalent in what area? A. Russia and Ukraine B. US and Canada C. India and Bangladesh D. West and Central Africa

D. West and Central Africa

Which statement defines Snoezelen? A. an environment best used with typically developing children B. an environment that appeals only to the visual sense C. a sensory environment used only with autistic children and adults D. a controlled multi-sensory environment used with children and adults

D. a controlled multi-sensory environment used with children and adults

To assess pain levels, at what age does changes in eating, sleeping, moving, or other normal behaviors occur? A. infancy and toddler B. preschool and school age children C. adolescence D. all ages

D. all ages

In order to be successful, communication must include: A. a sender B. a message C. a receiver D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Legal binding agreements that help support children with disabilities that may hinder them socially and/or academically are known as... A. IEP B. IFSP C. 504 D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Of the following, when working in health care which area should be assessed when dealing with culturally sensitive issues in pediatrics? A. family beliefs and values B. family daily practices C. community involvement D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Structural barriers when seeking mental health treatment include what factors? A. stigma B. attitudinal thoughts on treatment C. financing and availability of resources D. all of the above

D. all of the above

The goal of alignment when formatting a resume is to: A. format text B. minimize "stops" C. utilize columns D. all of the above

D. all of the above

The primary goal for a child life specialist during a conversation while using an interpreter is which of the following? A. remain in control of the interaction B. establish and maintain rapport with the pt./family C. have a positive working relationship with interpreter D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Typically at what age of development does the fear of separation from caregivers, unfamiliar environment, routines, and new people impact the hospitalized patient? A. Birth to 1 years B. 3-5 years C. 6-12 years D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Ways of successful coping include.... A. emphasizing the can do B. valuing participation C. focus on student's active role and autonomy D. all of the above

D. all of the above

What activity describes the use of medical art in a play session? A. coloring your pain on a blank faced doll B. using paint filled syringes to create a picture C. making a collage with band-aids, tongue depressors, gauze and medical tape D. all of the above

D. all of the above

What are the benefits of utilizing games in health care play? A. gives the child an opportunity to learn new skills B. allows the child a natural way to develop social skills C. increases expectation of change and inspires hope D. all of the above

D. all of the above

What are the functions of culture? A. how one views the world B. motivation for behaviors C. mode of communication D. all of the above

D. all of the above

What factors contribute to a young child's stressful hospital experience? A. developmental age B. separation from the caregiver C. unfamiliar environment D. all of the above

D. all of the above

What factors influence bonding and attachment? A. the infants temperament and the fit of the caregivers temperament B. caregivers behaviors toward the child C. chaotic or stressful environment D. all of the above

D. all of the above

When of the following is an area of progress towards full inclusion for people with disabilities? A. university accessibility B. technology C. advancements in medical interventions D. all of the above

D. all of the above

When you are helping a victim of elder abuse, it is important to consider: A. the amount of social support that the person has in their life B. a plan to keep the elderly person safe C. the cultural background of the elderly person D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Why is girls' education, primarily in developing countries, a strategic development priority? A. it decreases infant mortality B. it decreases child marriage C. it decreases domestic and sexual violence D. all of the above

D. all of the above

which of the following behaviors may result in clinical warning, probation, and/or termination with clinical placement? A. unsatisfactory progress and performance during clinical placement B. failure to abide by the policies and procedures of the placement site C. inability to cope with personal struggles that negatively impacts clinical work D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Which of the following is not an aspect of achieving cross-cultural competence? A. awareness of one's own culture and limitations B. knowledge of other cultures and their sociopolitical history C. ability to use cultural resources during interventions D. attending cultural celebrations and trying new foods

D. attending cultural celebrations and trying new foods

The function of a cover letter is to: (choose all that apply) A. provide a full summary of your qualifications B. specify why you match the program well C. encourage the reader to review your resume D. begin a relationship with the reader

D. begin a relationship with the reader

This refers to violence committed by larger groups of individuals and can be subdivided into social, political, and economic violence. A. self-directed violence B. interpersonal violence C. intrapersonal violence D. collective violence

D. collective violence

Erik Erikson's psychosocial stage for middle childhood is related to which of the following: A. trust B. identity C. fear and doubt D. competence

D. competence

Which of these factors help define why families are violent? A. common factors B. meaningful factors C. typical factors D. cultural factors E. all of the above

D. cultural factors

Which of the following best illustrates what a great personal challenge might be that an individual faces when attempting to become more culturally competent? A. concern about being able to learn all the unique variances among cultures B. the inability to be bilingual and speak a language other than your own C. limited amount of time and energy to learn about other cultures D. desiring to transform the patient/family to function like the mainstream culture

D. desiring to transform the patient/family to function like the mainstream culture

An umbrella term for impairments, activity limitation, and restrictions in participation in daily life. A. differently abled B. non-able bodied C. special needs D. disability

D. disability

According to the article by Dr. Perry, what is defined as the range of emotional problems such as depression and anxiety symptoms in maltreated/abused children? A. detachment and negative modeling B. social and behavioral functioning C. inappropriate modeling D. emotional functioning

D. emotional functioning

The best way to assist infants in the hospital setting is to provide what types of interactions? A. bring a favorite item from home B. have a caregiver with the infant as much as possible C. provide appropriate stimulation as needed D. everything listed above

D. everything listed above

This is defined as initiatives aimed at improving the lives of the poor in developing countries by offering better terms to producers/farmers and helping them to organize. A. global economics B. free labor C. fair market D. fair trade

D. fair trade

Children who are physically abused can experience all of the following consequences except: A. physical injuries B. doing poorly in school C. problems with other children D. following adults' directions because they have learned they will get hurt if they don't

D. following adults' directions because they have learned they will get hurt if they don't

According to E. Erikson, what stage of psychosocial development are school age children (6-12 years)? A. autonomy v. shame and doubt B. trust v. mistrust C. initiative v. guilt D. industry v. inferiority

D. industry v. inferiority

This is the expected age to be reached before death of a given population in a country. A. mortality rate B. morbidity C. birth rate D. life expectancy

D. life expectancy

This professional serves as a translator between a patient and a health care provider to alleviate language barriers. A. nurse educator B. fellows C. RN D. medical interpreters

D. medical interpreters

These are brain cells that are specialized to code the actions of other people and our own actions, they are vital in socialization. A. dendrites B. axons C. neurogenesis D. mirror neurons

D. mirror neurons

Throughout the process of becoming culturally competent, child life specialists can greatly benefit in which of the following ways? A. acquire a second language B. attending cultural events and celebrations C. learning to try new foods and music D. new personal and professional skill set

D. new personal and professional skill set

according to research, what is the most strongly correlated with a children's adverse response during hospitalization? A. SES of family B. developmental age C. invasive procedures D. parental anxiety

D. parental anxiety

Poor maternal and infant health can be most attributed to what factor? A. overcrowded hospitals B. genetic anomalies C. shortage of clinics D. poverty and hunger

D. poverty and hunger

The best time to massage an infant is in what stage? A. quiet sleep stage B. fussy and crying stage C. active alert stage D. quiet alert stage

D. quiet alert stage

In order to have the most effective communication with a limited English proficiency patient/family, which of the following best describes a strategy that a child life specialist would utilize? A. seek out a staff member that is available to be a translator B. assess if the patient or family can translate information C. advocate for the patient to have nurses that are bilingual D. request that an interpreter assist with introduction to services

D. request that an interpreter assist with introduction to services

This is defined as a person that received their medical degree and practices medical (in an internship) under the supervision of a licensed physician. A. medical student B. RN C. fellow D. resident

D. resident

Some common fears of this age group include body mutilation, separation from peers at school, loss of control, pain, and death. A. infants B. toddlers C. preschool age D. school age

D. school age

What is the primary source of stress for children ages 6 months to 3 years of age? A. pain and pain issues B. lack of mobility C. feeding in new environment D. separation from caregiver

D. separation from caregiver

According to the NAEYC, what are some ideal characteristics that best provide play spaces for infants and toddlers? A. high aesthetics that appeal to children, cleanliness, organized and structured materials used for learning B. educational materials that promote memorization/citation of knowledge and outside structures made for climbing C. spaces that mimic a preschool and/or school age play spaces D. spaces with soft/hard dimensions, simple and complex materials and furniture scaled to the child's size

D. spaces with soft/hard dimensions, simple and complex materials and furniture scaled to the child's size

this is defined as a largely irreversible outcome of chronic undernutrition and affects one in four children worldwide. A. wasting B. malnourished C. anemic D. stunting

D. stunting

What statement best describes the zone of proximal development by Vygotsky? A. learning that is co-constructed and self taught B. a skill or ability later in life that depends on the maturing and improving of earlier achievements C. it involves the young child's ability to construct a plan with intentionality D. the difference between what a child can do independently and what they can do with further guidance

D. the difference between what a child can do independently and what they can do with further guidance

What are the four life-style behavioral risks related to the primary cause of non-communicable disease (NCD's)? A. inactivity, diet, high-risk taking behaviors, and alcohol intake B. handgun violence, alcohol and drug use, and diet C. tobacco use, car accidents, diet and high-risk taking behaviors D. tobacco use, diet, physical inactivity, and alcohol intake

D. tobacco use, diet, physical inactivity, and alcohol intake

What is the first sense to develop in utero around 8 weeks gestation? A. hearing B. sight C. smell D. touch

D. touch

While engaging in health care play with a patient, when would it be appropriate to clarify misconceptions or explain the correct use of the medical play equipment? A. when you notice the patient is using medical play equipment incorrectly B. when it is apparent that the patient is old enough to comprehend the correct use of the medical equipment C. when it is time to encourage familiarization and desensitization of the medical equipment D. when a medical procedure or surgery is imminent and you need to shift to preparation mode

D. when a medical procedure or surgery is imminent and you need to shift to preparation mode

When considering gender equality, which of the following statements best describes the current status of women? A. women have increased opportunities for accessing education B. women earn 25% of the world's income C. women make up half of the parliamentarian seats D. women represent 70% of the world's poor

D. women represent 70% of the world's poor

Which of the following clearly illustrates how Western health care has historically been organized? A. administrative leaders rely on the "team approach" to make decisions B. physicians actively practice while being involved in management C. each member of the organization has input regarding clinical outcomes D. workforce with a distinct hierarchy with bureaucratic

D. workforce with a distinct hierarchy with bureaucratic

Erik Erikson

Developed 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development

Which of these are parts of the cycle of violence according to Lenore Walker: A. honeymoon phase B. acute C. tension building D. roughing it E. A and C D. all of the above

E. A and C

What are the three most common disorders found to be comormid with ADHD?

Emotional disorder, behavioral disorder, and communication disorder

identify which of these answers best reflect Johnson's typologies of violent couples: A. situational couple violence B. mutual violent control C. violent resistance D. intimate terrorism E. A, B, and D F. all of the above

F. all of the above

True or False: ADHD is more commonly diagnosed in girls than boys.

False

True or False: Autism is caused by only one genetic mutation.

False

True or False: Early Learning Observation and Rating Scale (ELORS) allows teachers and parents to rate their concerns across eleven developmental domains.

False

True or False: The number of children diagnosed with IDD has increased.

False

True or false: Children with cerebral palsy will have the same physical characteristics.

False

True or false: SEE sign is the same as ASL

False

True or false: behavioral disorders are characterized by internalizing behaviors.

False

True or false: individuals who are gifted have it easy.

False

True or false: infants who are deaf do not babble as hearing infants do.

False

True or false: research suggests that children with down syndrome have shown little or no success in learning sign language to help produce more communication skills.

False

True/false: a high level of bilingualism allows for employees to serve as interpreters.

False

True/false: about 60% of women worldwide will become victims of physical or sexual IPV during their lifetime

False

True/false: an individual can only have one cultural identity.

False

True/false: elders do not experience sexual abuse.

False

True/false: every person that contracts Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) will acquire Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

False

True/false: neglect is not the most common form of child maltreatment.

False

True/false: self-neglect is not considered a reportable type of elder abuse.

False

True/false: the best strategy to use when working with an interpreter is to dictate all the information you would like interpreted versus pausing in between brief statements.

False

True/false: you can get HIV from sharing plates, silverware, or cups with someone with HIV.

False

True/false: you have the obligation to call CPS, when an elderly client discloses to you that their adult daughter has been "secretly" taking money from their social security check.

False

John Bowlby

Formulated the basic tenets of Attachment Theory

Virginia Axline

Helped develop Child-Centered Play Therapy

Mildred Parten

Identified 6 stages of play (unoccupied, onlooker, solitary, parallel, associative, and cooperative)

Viktor Lowenfeld

Identified stages of art including the schematic stage

What does IFSP stand for?

Individualized Family Service Plan

Abraham Maslow

Proposed the thought of Hierarchy of Needs

Rhoda Kellogg

Researched children's art development and found 5 universal stages

Jean Piaget

Saw play as a cognitive activity and as a symbolic function

True or False: Students with EBD have a higher rate of substance use than their exceptional peers.

True

True or false: Gallaudet University is the first Deaf and Hard of Hearing university.

True

True or false: Most children with health impairments are able to stay within the general education classroom.

True

True or false: Problems with communication, language and speech often present with other disabilities making it hard to come up with an accurate prevalence statistic.

True

True or false: girls with SGT elect to camouflage their abilities in order to fit better with society's expectations.

True

True or false: low vision students can use vision for learning with technological aid, while blind students cannot use vision for learning.

True

True or false: supports for children who are deaf can include inclusion in the general education classroom.

True

True or false: the transdisciplinary model is the most desirable method for education children with visual impairments.

True

True/False: research has shown that the secure parent-child relationship serves as a protective factor promoting social competence in close relationships (e.g. making friendships)

True

True/false: according to class discussion, in most cases and states, a religious exemption has been made to child maltreatment statutes where parents who refuse to consent for blood transfusions due to religious reasons is not considered child abuse or neglect.

True

True/false: emotional abuse can be one of the most severe forms of abuse.

True

True/false: ethnicity is self-identified versus being assigned by society based on personal attributes.

True

True/false: in understanding child maltreatment, an act of omission is not providing something the child needs, while an act of commission is an act of doing something that could hurt the child.

True

True/false: intimate partner violence was once referred to as domestic violence

True

What changes would help an individual student help finish school, and how?

Wraparound approach; this approach supports both the family and teacher

Is the family vital to the development of the child regarding social-emotional and behavioral skills?

Yes

True/false: integrating mental health services within a primary care setting is not ideal.

false

True/false: parents who physically abuse children are most often the non-biological parents.

false

true/false: authoritarian parenting generally promotes socially competent children

false

true/false: children, on average, spend about 7 1/2 hours a day watching television or using the computer

false

true/false: internalizing behaviors include fighting, disobedience, and hostility

false

true/false: joint physical custody of children in a divorced family has shown to be extremely detrimental because children generally feel they do not belong in either home

false

true/false: parallel play involves games with rules

false

true/false: research consensus is that physical punishment of children does not correlate with aggressive behavior

false

true/false: research has shown that the large majority of adopted children tend to be maladjusted

false

true/false: the difference between instrumental aggression and relational aggression is primarily that instrumental aggression is directly interfering with another person's reputation, and relational aggression is used to gain access to a wanted object

false

true/false: the gender identity of children born with ambiguous, defective, or partially developed sexual anatomy is quiet simple to change through surgery at birth or infancy coupled with socialization in the redirected identity.

false

True/false: HIV can be spread from a mother to child during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding.

true

True/false: There is no cure for HIV or AIDS.

true

True/false: according to the article published by the WHO (Barriers to Mental Health Treatment: Results from the WHO World Mental Health Surverys) low perceived need and attitudinal barriers are the major barriers to seeking mental health treatment.

true

True/false: according to the article published by the WHO (Barriers to Mental Health Treatment: Results from the WHO World Mental Health Surverys), the majority of respondents who dropped out of treatment wanted to handle the problem themselves.

true

True/false: early screening and referral is a way to improve the mental health services.

true

True/false: globally, young women are twice as likely to acquire HIV as their male counterparts.

true

True/false: hugging, holding, and interacting with an infant/young children all because specific neurochemical activities in the brain that are responsible for attachment.

true

True/false: research has shown that the secure parent-child relationship serves as a protective factory promoting social competence in close relationships (e.g. making friendships).

true

True/false: the most common mental health diagnoses made in a primary care setting is depression and anxiety.

true

True/false: war and civil conflict increase the percentage of people with mental health issues.

true

true/false: children in early childhood are capable of depression

true

true/false: children living with cohabiting biological parents show worse emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes for children between 6-11 than those of the same age group living with married biological parents

true

true/false: children living with gay or lesbian parents are no more likely to grow up with a homosexual identity than children of heterosexual parents

true

true/false: children who have no siblings have not been found to be more selfish, lonely, and spoiled than children who have one or more siblings

true

true/false: connections to prosocial adults or organizations outside the home can help children whose family atmosphere is not supportive

true

true/false: corporal punishment is allowed in approximately 20 states in the US

true

true/false: despite growing concerns, fifty years of research on children's exposure to violence on TV, movies, and video games supports a casual relationship between media violence and aggressive behavior of children

true

true/false: preschoolers tend to prefer friendships with same sex children over opposite sex children

true

true/false: the consensus of research shows a strong relationship between a child's experiences with parents and his/her view of God

true

true/false: the ethnic minority with the highest percentage of children living in single parent homes are African American

true