Deck 14: Adult Relations in Infant-Toddler Care and Education Programs

Question 1

Some tips for conferences with parents include all the following except

A)telling parents what the conference is about.
B)using jargon so the parents respect the professional's expertise.
C)setting a warm tone through attitude and environment.
D)making the parents feel welcome and at home.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Effective parent education involves ___________.

A)having knowledge about child development
B)possessing helpful attitudes and skills
C)cultivating positive relationships with parents
D)All of these answers are correct.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Parents of children with special needs _____________.

A)may have an extra set of issues that other parents don't have
B)may be in denial about their child's condition
C)may carry a heavy burden of guilt
D)All of these answers are correct.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The stages of becoming a caregiver include _____________.

A)being the know-it-all
B)viewing the parent as the client
C)considering themselves as partners with parents
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 5

Social supports are a crucial element in people's happiness,healthiness,and productivity.

Question 6

The PSP is a unique program which fosters community building by

A)focusing solely on the western states.
B)including services to parents and grandparents.
C)focusing solely on the needs of newborns.
D)providing child care services.

Question 7

Which of the following supports open communication?

A)considering communication a two-way process
B)developing listening skills
C)trying to make parents feel welcome
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 8

A dialogue _____________.

A)is a discussion when one or both sides are defensive
B)uses persuasion as a tool
C)occurs when both parties seek to understand the other's point of view
D)is never about problem solving

Question 9

Parents learn child development theory through __________.

A)watching other children
B)reading what you make available
C)getting into discussions with caregivers
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 10

A savior complex is _____________.

A)when the caregiver has feelings of competition with the parent
B)when the caregiver sees his or her role as rescuing children from their parents
C)a common experience for new caregivers
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 11

A needs and services plan _____________.

A)is a formal plan to serve children that is made by the program and a regulating agency
B)is only for infants and toddlers with special needs
C)is written by a pediatrician
D)is a plan discussed by parents and caregivers upon entry into an infant-toddler program

Question 12

If a parent's culture has a timeframe for toilet training that is different from the policy of your program,you should

A)argue your position.
B)immediately tell your center director or supervisor.
C)give in to the parent right away.
D)engage in a dialogue.

Question 13

Communicating with parents whose culture is different from yours may be difficult,but at the same time educational and rewarding.

Question 14

Knowledge of a child's comfort devices is an important part of a needs and services plan.

Question 15

Active listening includes stating what the other person seems to be feeling.

Question 16

Communication with parents is important,primarily because it helps caregivers tell parents about the center's policies and procedures.