Question 1

Establishing clear rules with children is addressed primarily in the top most level of the Social Support Pyramid.

Accepted Answer

Establishing clear rules with children is typically addressed in behavior management strategies, not primarily in the top most level of the Social Support Pyramid, which focuses on community and societal support structures.

Question 2

Authoritative adults often ask children to contribute to creating classroom rules.

Accepted Answer

Authoritative adults value the input and ideas of children and involve them in the process of creating classroom rules. This helps to create a sense of ownership and responsibility among students towards following the rules.

Question 3

Mr. Ryan wants the children to follow the rule, "Wipe the tables down after lunch." It would be most effective for him to model the behavior without saying anything more about it.

Accepted Answer

Modeling the behavior is a good strategy, but for maximum effectiveness, especially with children, it should be combined with clear verbal instructions and explanations about why the behavior is important, to ensure understanding and compliance.

Question 4

Choose the most effectively stated rule from the following list.

Accepted Answer

This rule is clear, concise, and relates to a specific action that students can easily follow. It also helps with organization and cleanliness in common spaces. Rules B, C, and D are either too broad, unclear, or unnecessary for a school environment.

Question 5

Authoritative and authoritarian adults both score high on which of the following guidance dimensions??1. Control?2. Maturity demands?3. Communication?4. Nurturance

Accepted Answer

Both authoritative and authoritarian adults score high on control and maturity demands, but authoritative adults also score high on nurturance and communication. Therefore, choices A, B, and D are not accurate.

Question 6

Children who respond to personal messages are moving toward the identification stage of following rules.

Accepted Answer

Responding to personal messages indicates that children are beginning to understand and follow social rules that involve personal communication and interaction, which is a characteristic of the identification stage of moral development according to Jean Piaget's theory.

Question 7

You notice two children wrestling on the grass. What should you think about before you decide whether or not to intervene?

Accepted Answer

When observing children wrestling on the grass, it's important to consider all aspects including their safety (to prevent any potential harm), their rights (to engage in play or resolve conflicts in their own way, within reason), and property (to ensure they are not causing damage). These considerations help in making a balanced decision on whether or not to intervene.

Question 8

A child needs to experience disapproval in order to develop a conscience.

Accepted Answer

Disapproval can lead to feelings of guilt and shame, which can help a child learn right from wrong and develop a sense of personal responsibility. Without experiencing disapproval, a child may not fully understand the impact of their actions on others and may not develop a strong moral compass. However, it is important for disapproval to be constructive and not overly harsh, as excessive punishment or criticism can be damaging to a child's emotional development.

Question 9

Children whose parents are permissive develop behavior patterns that are similar to those of children whose parents are authoritative.

Accepted Answer

Children of permissive parents tend to have more behavioral issues and difficulties with authority compared to children of authoritative parents who tend to be more well-adjusted and self-disciplined.

Question 10

This is an example of a correct personal message to Nathan, who coughs from his cold and spits on the floor: "That cough is really bothering you. I'm concerned that when you spit on the floor someone could step in it, slip, and get hurt. Clean that up with a paper towel."

Accepted Answer

The message addresses the concern in a polite and correct manner, expressing worry for the person's well-being and notifying them of the potential danger of their behavior. It also provides a solution to the problem.

Question 11

Giving children information about how their behavior affects others is an example of direct instruction.

Accepted Answer

Direct instruction involves explicitly teaching children about social rules, norms, and expectations. Giving children information about how their behavior affects others is one way to provide direct instruction.

Question 12

Children are developmentally unable to internalize any rules prior to later adolescence.

Accepted Answer

While children may struggle with following rules and understanding their consequences in early childhood, they are capable of internalizing rules and following them to a certain extent. This process of internalization continues to develop throughout childhood and into adolescence.

Question 13

The withdrawal of love is a common tactic of the authoritarian discipline style.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

When it comes to guidance styles, control refers to how and to what extent adults enforce children's obedience.

Accepted Answer

Control is a guidance style that involves adults using their authority to enforce children's obedience.

Question 15

The manner in which you set a rule may vary based on which of the following circumstances?

Accepted Answer

The manner in which a rule is set may vary based on both the child's age and temperament. Age can be a determining factor in how rules are set, as expectations and abilities may differ based on developmental stages. Temperament can also play a role, as some children may be more responsive to certain methods of discipline than others. Family income is not a relevant factor in determining how to set a rule.

Question 16

Negative commands such as "Don't touch the stove" have little meaning for young children because they are unable to mentally reverse physical actions.

Accepted Answer

Children under the age of six have difficulty mentally reversing physical actions, so negative commands like "Don't touch the stove" may not effectively communicate the desired behavior. It is better to use positive commands such as "Keep your hands away from the stove" to help young children understand what they should do instead of what they should not do.

Question 17

An example of direct instruction to socialize children's behavior occurs when an adult says to a child, "One pancake at a time."

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of direct instruction, as the adult is giving a specific instruction on how the child should behave (i.e. taking only one pancake at a time). Socialization refers to the process through which individuals learn the norms, values, and expectations of their society, and one of the primary ways this occurs is through direct instruction from parents, teachers, and other authority figures.

Question 18

Children at the adherence stage do not understand the real importance of the rules they follow.

Accepted Answer

At the adherence stage, children follow rules and expectations set by authority figures, but they may not fully understand the reasons behind them. It is later in the internalization stage that children begin to understand and adopt rules and values as their own.

Question 19

"You're having fun, but I'm worried that the rest of the children are getting mad about waiting in line. Come down from there." This is an ineffective personal message for the following reason:

Accepted Answer

The use of the word 'but' contradicts the concern for the other children waiting in line, suggesting that the speaker values fun over consideration for others. This can come across as ineffective or insensitive.

Question 20

Most children with special needs cannot follow the same rules that apply to other children in the class.

Accepted Answer

Children with special needs can often follow the same rules as their peers, but may require accommodations, modifications, or support to do so effectively.

Quiz 10: Fostering Self-Discipline in Children: Communicating Expectations and Rules