Question 1

When children rely on outside controls to guide their actions they are operating at what level of self-regulation?

Accepted Answer

When children rely on outside controls to guide their actions, they are operating at the level of adherence. This level is characterized by following rules or guidelines that are imposed by external sources, such as parents or teachers, rather than an internal understanding of right and wrong.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is a characteristic of preschool-age children's thinking?

Accepted Answer

Preschool-age children's thinking is characterized by centration, which means they focus on one aspect of a situation, neglecting other important features. This is a key concept in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, illustrating the limitations in the thinking processes of young children.

Question 3

Which of the following reasons is LEAST likely to be one that children in the early childhood years use in determining that an action is bad?

Accepted Answer

Children in the early childhood years often focus on concrete harm or damage (physical or emotional) to determine if an action is bad. Disrupting social order, such as not putting toys away, is less likely to be seen as inherently bad by young children compared to actions that cause direct harm or violate rights.

Question 4

How do children learn moral reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Children learn moral reasoning through a variety of methods, including listening to stories that illustrate moral dilemmas, making decisions based on the consequences (such as avoiding punishment or gaining rewards), and observing the decisions and consequences experienced by their peers. These strategies collectively contribute to the development of a child's moral reasoning capabilities.

Question 5

Children in your three-year-old classroom have trouble putting away materials in the dramatic play center. Which of the following strategies would help create REASONABLE expectations for cleaning up?

Accepted Answer

Allowing children to put dress-up clothes in a hamper rather than hanging them on hangers simplifies the clean-up process, making it more manageable for three-year-olds. This approach adjusts the expectation to match their developmental abilities.

Question 6

Permissive adults are low on which of the following dimensions?

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Question 7

Authoritative teachers do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Authoritative teachers focus on positive reinforcement and guidance rather than solely pointing out what children have done wrong. They explain expectations, reasons behind rules, and encourage appropriate behavior, rather than focusing primarily on the negatives.

Question 8

When deciding what rules to make for the classroom, teachers should ask themselves which of the following questions?
1) "Is the child's behavior irritating to me?"
2) "Is the child's behavior violating someone's rights?"
3) "Is the child's behavior unsafe?"
4) "Is the child's behavior damaging to property?"

Accepted Answer

When creating classroom rules, teachers should focus on behaviors that violate someone's rights, are unsafe, or are damaging to property. These criteria ensure that the rules are objective and focused on maintaining a respectful, safe, and orderly environment, rather than subjective personal irritations.

Question 9

To which of the following directions are children LEAST likely to respond by changing their behavior appropriately?

Accepted Answer

Directions that tell children what not to do (like "Don't eat with your fingers") are generally less effective because they don't provide a clear alternative behavior for the child to follow. Instead, instructions that tell children what to do (like using a spoon, chewing with their mouth closed, or taking smaller bites) are more likely to result in appropriate behavior change.

Question 10

Billy is holding the gerbil. Suddenly he begins to squeeze the gerbil tightly. If you want to change his behavior right then, what would you say or do?

Accepted Answer

Physically intervening immediately stops the harmful behavior, ensuring the gerbil's safety, and then discussing it helps Billy understand the importance of gentle handling.

Question 11

Loretta slams the keys on the computer very roughly after being told to push them more gently. What would be a logical consequence?

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Question 12

Megan and Jerome have been warned that if they continue to throw sand they will have to go to another area to play. You observe them throwing sand again. In this situation what would an authoritative adult do?

Accepted Answer

An authoritative adult would follow through with the previously stated consequence to reinforce the importance of rules and boundaries.

Question 13

Two children are arguing over who will get to use the toy stethoscope. They are pulling on it and pushing each other. What might an authoritative teacher do first?

Accepted Answer

An authoritative teacher would first attempt to negotiate the conflict, guiding the children towards a resolution that respects both of their needs and teaches them how to resolve disputes constructively.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an element of adult socialization that supports the development of self-regulation?

Accepted Answer

Consistent punishment is not typically considered an element that supports the development of self-regulation in the context of adult socialization. Self-regulation is more effectively developed through positive elements such as appropriate expectations, nurturance, and communication, which help individuals learn to manage their behaviors and emotions in a constructive manner.

Question 15

Mr. Sanchez walks into the school library and finds 3 second-graders cutting pages out of a book about rocks so they can use the pages in their report. He considers the following consequences. Which of these would be defined as UNRELATED according to your book?

Accepted Answer

The unrelated consequence is having the children write a report on a new topic, as it does not directly address the issue of damaging the book.

Question 16

Four-year-old Sara waits to take a second helping until everyone else has one. Her teacher says, "Sara, you waited to take more snack. Now you know that everyone got a chance to have some crackers. That was a kind thing to do." What strategy did her teacher use?

Accepted Answer

The teacher used positive consequences by praising Sara for her behavior, reinforcing the idea that waiting for everyone to have a share before taking more is a kind and desirable action.

Question 17

Describe ways in which you can convey nurturance to children.

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Question 18

What are the four phases through which self-regulation emerges?

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Question 19

In terms of logical consequences, what is the difference between restitution and rehearsal? Give an example of each.

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Question 20

What is the difference between the uninvolved teaching style and the permissive teaching style?

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Quiz 7: Child Guidance in Early Childhood Classrooms