Question 1

Workers frequently leave jobs in child care because:&#10;A)they are paid too little.&#10;B)they feel that they are not treated fairly.&#10;C)they feel that they have low status.&#10;D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above reasons contribute to workers leaving jobs in child care. They are often paid low wages, which can lead to feelings of being undervalued and unfair treatment. Additionally, the low status of child care work in society can also contribute to feelings of job dissatisfaction and lack of career opportunities.

Question 2

In solving a problem,it is important to let everyone have a chance to take part in discussing it because:&#10;A)they may be the ones causing the problem.&#10;B)they may not support the solution if they feel no ownership of the decision.&#10;C)they may forget about the decision later.&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Allowing everyone to take part in discussing the problem leads to greater ownership and commitment to any decision made. If some feel excluded from the decision-making process, they may not actively support it later on. Furthermore, it is possible that those involved in causing the problem are not aware of the impact of their actions and may benefit from hearing alternative perspectives. Forgetting about the decision is a separate issue that can be addressed by documenting the decision and ensuring that everyone understands their role in implementing it.

Question 3

What is the chief value in using parent volunteers at your center?&#10;A)You can get rid of them easily if they are not effective.&#10;B)They work for no pay.&#10;C)They are likely to be available outside of normal work hours.&#10;D)It is a good way to build bonds with the families that your center serves.

Accepted Answer

The chief value in using parent volunteers at your center is that it is a good way to build bonds with the families that your center serves. This can lead to stronger relationships between the center and the families, which can result in increased trust, communication, and collaboration. Parent volunteers can also provide valuable insights and feedback to the center, as they have first-hand experience with the services provided. While options A, B, and C may be benefits of using parent volunteers, they are not the chief value.

Question 4

&#34;Professional development&#34; differs from &#34;staff training&#34; in that:&#10;A)professional development suggests more complexity and involvement of the staff.&#10;B)training is less reliable.&#10;C)professional development can be done more quickly.&#10;D)they are basically the same thing.

Accepted Answer

Professional development involves a more comprehensive approach to employee training, focusing on personal and career growth rather than just task completion. It often involves more in-depth learning opportunities, such as workshops or conferences, and allows employees to take ownership of their development. Staff training typically focuses more on improving specific job-related skills and is less personalized to individual career trajectory.

Question 5

If you have a problem that affects one or two of your teachers,you should always hold a full-staff meeting so that everyone will know how to handle the problem if it comes up with them.
Select the best answer.

Accepted Answer

Holding a full-staff meeting for a problem that only affects one or two teachers may not be necessary and may waste the time of other teachers who are not involved. It's better to address the problem directly with the affected teachers and involve other staff members only if necessary.

Question 6

In Lilian Katz's thinking on developmental states of preschool teachers,attending professional conferences and reading professional journals would be appropriate to someone at what stage?&#10;A)survival&#10;B)consolidation&#10;C)renewal&#10;D)maturity

Accepted Answer

Attending professional conferences and reading professional journals would be appropriate for someone in the renewal stage, as they are seeking to continue their professional growth and stay current in their field. The survival stage is focused on basic survival and understanding of the teaching profession, the consolidation stage is focused on refining and applying skills and knowledge, and the maturity stage is focused on sharing expertise with others and contributing to the profession as a whole.

Question 7

A child-care worker tells a toddler that if he lets another child play with the toy that he is using,she will give him some chocolate.Such a worker is using intrinsic motivation.

Accepted Answer

The scenario described involves the use of external, rather than intrinsic, motivation. Intrinsic motivation comes from within, such as a personal interest or desire to engage in an activity. External motivation, on the other hand, comes from outside, such as rewards or punishments offered by others. In this case, the child-care worker is offering a reward (chocolate) in exchange for a certain behavior, which is an example of extrinsic motivation.

Question 8

The Model Work Standards require how many paid staff meetings per month?&#10;A)one&#10;B)none&#10;C)two in the first month,and one per month after that&#10;D)the number depends on how many teachers a center has

Accepted Answer

The Model Work Standards require one paid staff meeting per month.

Question 9

Active listening means:&#10;A)to move a lot while you listen.&#10;B)to actively solve the problem that the speaker is explaining.&#10;C)to show through body language and questions that you are really listening.&#10;D)to act as though you are listening when you are really not.

Accepted Answer

Active listening involves not only paying attention to the speaker's words but also showing them that you are engaged and interested in what they are saying. This can be demonstrated through body language such as maintaining eye contact, nodding, and asking clarifying questions. It is not about solving the problem for the speaker or pretending to listen when you are not.

Question 10

Someone who is at Lilian Katz's consolidation stage of development would best benefit from:&#10;A)on-site support and technical assistance.&#10;B)on-site assistance and access to specialists.&#10;C)attending professional conferences.&#10;D)attending seminars and taking college courses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Someone who is at Lilian Katz's consolidation...

Question 11

According to Maslow's hierarchy of human needs,which need is the most basic?&#10;A)social&#10;B)self-actualization&#10;C)physiological&#10;D)esteem

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Maslow's hierarchy of human needs,which...

Question 12

When is NOT a good time for staff members to talk to each other?&#10;A)at a social event outside work hours&#10;B)during staff meetings&#10;C)while watching the children&#10;D)during planning time outside operating hours

Accepted Answer

The answer of When is NOT a good time for...

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a good technique to use in professional development?&#10;A)Focus on positive traits&#10;B)Ask for suggestions as to what people would like to learn&#10;C)Let everyone see how much you understand about the subject&#10;D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Deck 8: Human Relations