Deck 1: Childrens Well-Being: What It Is and How to Achieve It

Question 1

The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model establishes health and safety regulations that schools must follow.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The term heredity refers to:

A) transmission of genetic characteristics
B) inborn temperament and developmental abilities
C) psychological influences on health
D) social factors, such as poverty, child abuse, and air pollution that affect health status

Answer 2

transmission of genetic characteristics

Question 3

Health is primarily a state of physical well-being.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

During the first six months, an infant can be expected to grow as much as one inch in length per month.

Question 5

The current definition of health emphasizes the:

A) medical treatment and cure of disease
B) limits set by a person's genetic makeup
C) interrelatedness of physical, mental, economic, cultural, and social well-being
D) toxic effects of environmental substances

Question 6

The most important reason for including health education in early childhood programs is to:

A) reduce the incidence of communicable disease in school settings
B) implement the results of the latest child research
C) engage families and hold them responsible for children's well-being
D) help children to develop sound health habits and concepts at an early age

Question 7

Measures taken to protect young children's safety require an understanding of their:

A) likes and dislikes
B) developmental stage and abilities
C) gender
D) family background

Question 8

Teachers influence children's mental health in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

A) accepting each child as an individual
B) showing consistency in the setting and enforcement of classroom standards
C) giving in to children's requests, demands, and desires
D) providing classroom experiences that are relevant to children's interests and ability level

Question 9

Two-year-olds can be expected to play cooperatively with one another.

Question 10

Children who are born into poverty are more likely to:

A) have a shorter life expectancy
B) experience more birth defects and serious medical conditions
C) experience a higher rate of learning and behavior problems
D) all answers are correct

Question 11

Oral hygiene practices should be implemented once a child's permanent teeth have erupted.

Question 12

Food provides nutrients that influence a child's growth, development, and behavior.

Question 13

Children's social-emotional competence can have a direct effect on their state of well-being.

Question 14

A child who suffers from depression may be indecisive, exhibit uncontrollable anger, and/or have difficulty sleeping.

Question 15

Norms are skills that children should be able to demonstrate by a specific age.

Question 16

A child's nutritional status affects:

A) behavior
B) energy and activity levels
C) resistance to infection
D) all answers are correct

Question 17

An increasing number of children in the United States are experiencing food insecurity.

Question 18

A teacher's knowledge of developmental norms plays an important role in the prevention of children's unintentional injuries.

Question 19

Neural connections form as the result of:

A) heredity
B) biological maturation
C) daily experiences
D) physical activity

Question 20

Current definitions of health recognize that individuals must take a proactive role in reducing their risk of chronic disease.

Question 21

Which of the following statements most accurately describes "normal" growth and development of the preschool child?

A) It occurs at a uniform rate for all children.
B) Each individual follows a unique pattern.
C) It is a simple and predictable process.
D) It has limited effect on behavior.

Question 22

Repeated failure and frustration can lead to a sense of poor _________________________.

Question 23

A person's health is determined by a combination of ____________________ and environmental factors.

Question 24

Why is it important to be aware of children's social-emotional well-being?

Question 25

The concept of gender identity begins to emerge at around age __________________ to ____________________ years.

Question 26

The _________ (CHIP) makes low-cost health insurance available to income-eligible families:

A) Children's Health Insurance Program
B) Coordinated Health Investment
C) Certified Health Insurers
D) Cooperative Health Indemnity

Question 27

The leading cause of death among young children is due to:

A) birth defects
B) unintentional injuries
C) communicable illness
D) hereditary diseases

Question 28

What is the intended purpose of the "Healthy People 2030" national initiative?

Question 29

____________________ can lead to changes in a child's emotional and/or physical well-being.

Question 30

The _________ ___________ program promotes children's preventive health by encouraging improved eating and physical activity habits.

Question 31

Vigorous ____________________ ____________________ has a positive effect on children's behavior, mental health, and weight management.

Question 32

The qualities of health, safety, and nutrition are closely ____________________.

Question 33

Learning to control aggressive behaviors is important for children's _________________________ health.

Question 34

In what way(s) does having health insurance contribute to children's well-being?

Question 35

Inadequate or unpredictable access to a healthy diet is called __________________ __________________.

Question 36

Mental illness is a significant health problem that may develop as the result of:

A) negative self-concept
B) living in a dysfunctional family
C) heredity
D) all answers-and many other factors-are correct

Question 37

Describe how heredity influences health.

Question 38

Hand washing, physical fitness, and the consistent use of seat belts are examples of ____________________ health care.

Question 39

The concept of preventive health implies that individuals must assume some responsibility for their personal _________________________.

Question 40

What health risks are associated with premature birth?

Question 41

What factors make each child a unique individual?

Question 42

Why should vigorous physical activity be a regular part of children's daily routine?

Question 43

Children are confronted with a multitude of challenges as they grow up. Explain why some children are able to overcome chronic adversity while others fall victims to its effects. What skills appear to make some children more resilient and how can teachers and families foster these qualities?

Question 44

What positive effects can stress have on children's development?

Question 45

In what ways can poverty affect children's language development?

Question 46

Why are fears and nightmares more common during the preschool years?