Deck 12: Childrens Mental Health

Question 1

Other than secure attachment and safety,what other aspect of early childhood lays a foundation for health social and emotional development?

A)Kindergarten readiness.
B)Common core standards.
C)Free and unstructured play.
D)Exposure to many different children.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is an environmental factor that may contribute to mental health?

A)A child's temperament.
B)A medical condition such as severe asthma.
C)Exposure to alcohol in utero,as in fetal alcohol syndrome.
D)Neighborhood factors.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What type of services are typically provided by mental health consultants?

A)They can prescribe medications for mental health conditions.
B)They can conduct observations in the classroom and offer suggestions for strategies teachers can employ to modify challenging behaviors.
C)They can diagnose mental health conditions.
D)They can provide therapy in the school.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a milestone of 2-3 year olds?

A)Increasing sense of individuality.
B)Demonstrating more advanced memory.
C)Increasing interest in other children.
D)Showing more separation anxiety.

Question 5

All of the following are examples of anxiety disorders EXCEPT:

A)Separation anxiety.
B)Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)Post-traumatic stress disorder.
D)Depression.

Question 6

What is joint attention?

A)When a child and caregiver are making the same observations.
B)A milestone that is attained at 24 months of age.
C)When a baby or toddler draws attention to something by pointing,for example,for the purposes of sharing the experience with another.
D)A characteristic of autistic children.

Question 7

All of the following are signs of highly problematic behaviors EXCEPT:

A)Behaviors that are inappropriate and dangerous.
B)Children who are very reserved.
C)Problematic behaviors that are frequent and re-occurring and not responding to typical measures.
D)Persistently problematic behaviors despite modifications in the classroom.

Question 8

All of the following are true about attachment theory EXCEPT:

A)It depends on caregivers giving a child everything they want for the first 5 years of life.
B)Its foundation is based on the premise that a caregiver responds when an infant cries or is distressed.
C)The baby gains confidence because a caregiver responds appropriately and consistently.
D)It is driven by the innate ability a child has to connect with others.

Question 9

Which of the following is a biological factor that may contribute to mental health?

A)A genetic defect causing problems with cognition.
B)Exposure to domestic violence in the home.
C)Maternal depression.
D)Homelessness.

Question 10

Bullying is an example of:

A)Exposure to aggressive parents.
B)Exposure to domestic violence.
C)Internalizing behavior.
D)Externalizing behavior.

Question 11

You have a 7-year old boy in your class that has symptoms related to worthlessness,inability to regulate emotions,and frequent sadness.What is the most appropriate initial step as a teacher?

A)Speak with the parents confidentiality without the child present.
B)Talk to the school counselor.
C)Ask the child if someone has hurt him at home.
D)Suggest to the parents that he is depressed and may need medication.

Question 12

What is the most critical earliest social milestone?

A)Bonding with a caregiver.
B)Social smile.
C)Lack of excessive crying or colic.
D)Focusing on sights and sounds.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT true about mental health in children?

A)Managing emotions and behaviors is an important aspect of mental health.
B)Social and emotional developmental lays a foundation for mental health.
C)Development of social skills is important but not related to mental health
D)Coping with stress is an important indicator of mental health.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT true about ADHD:

A)It is associated with other mental health conditions such as depression and conduct disorder.
B)They tend to have difficulties with social interactions.
C)The only effective treatment is medication.
D)There are symptoms of academic underachievement.

Question 15

What is a functional behavioral assessment?

A)A focused process used by teachers to reflect on,describe and define behaviors they are observing.
B)An evaluation done by a mental health consultant.
C)An evaluation done by a psychiatrist.
D)A questionnaire completed by parents asking about child's social and emotional development.

Question 16

All of the following contribute to resilience in children EXCEPT:

A)Exposure to toxic stress.
B)Having at least one stable,nurturing caregiver relationship.
C)Helping children learn self-regulation.
D)Having a sense of cultural tradition or faith.

Question 17

Susie is a 5 year old in a Spanish immersion kindergarten class.She is joyful and slow to warm up.She is reserved in the first few weeks and her teacher,Ms.Jessica sees that Susie feels unsure of herself at times and has heard her say,"I'm not good at this." She discusses this with her parents at the first conference.They decide to give her time and space while noticing when she does have successes.As a team,the teacher along with her parents are contributing to which one of Susie's emotional developmental milestones?

A)Self-concept.
B)Self-efficacy.
C)Confidence.
D)Self-esteem.

Question 18

All of the following are characteristics of self-regulation EXCEPT:

A)Controlling one's own emotions.
B)Handling stress.
C)Ability to monitor one's own sleep patterns.
D)Ability to develop perseverance.

Question 19

What is toxic stress?

A)It is moderate stress that is short lived and gives individuals an opportunity to experience personal growth.
B)It is strong and frequent stress that can frequently lead to changes in the architecture of the brain.
C)Moderate stress that is present when there is a supportive caregiver available.
D)An environment toxin leading to physical health problems.

Question 20

All of the following situations are high risk for attachment disorder EXCEPT:

A)A newborn that is abandoned by mother but immediately adopted and raised by healthy,nurturing grandparent.
B)Children of parents who are intellectually disabled.
C)Children who lack primary caregivers at an early age and are raised in orphanages.
D)Multiple foster home placements.

Question 21

High levels of stress hormones do not affect the developing brain because it is so resilient.

Question 22

Lack of sleep in children can affect their learning,but not usually their behavior.

Question 23

Sharing is not something children learn during unstructured play.

Question 24

Adverse childhood experiences have an impact on physical and mental health throughout the lifespan.

Question 25

The use of mental health services by children has increased steadily.

Question 26

Children with mental health problems are more likely to have problems with law enforcement.

Question 27

For teachers to provide caring relationships with children,they must also be attuned to their own social and emotional competencies.

Question 28

Teachers are one type of stable,nurturing caregiver who can have a significant impact on social and emotional development.

Question 29

Teachers should be concerned when children ages 1-3 show egocentric behaviors.

Question 30

A child's social and emotional well-being impacts academic success.