Question 1

Professionals agree that family well-being relies heavily on family structure (who lives in the home)over family attributes (warmth, communication).

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that family attributes such as warmth and communication are more critical to family well-being than the specific family structure.

Question 2

Approximately 60 percent of married women with a preschool child work outside of the home.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources, a significant portion of married women with preschool-aged children participate in the workforce.

Question 3

Research consistently indicates that early child care has little to no impact on the child.

Accepted Answer

Research consistently shows that early child care can have significant impacts on a child's cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Question 4

In 2010, center based care was the primary setting for 24% of children age 0-4 years.

Accepted Answer

In 2010, data from the National Household Education Surveys Program indicated that 24% of children aged 0-4 years were primarily in center-based care settings.

Question 5

Several studies have found that young children from low-income homes benefit cognitively from day care center attendance.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that structured environments and social interactions in day care centers can enhance cognitive development in young children from low-income families.

Question 6

Latchkey children are those children who are responsible for self-care after school.

Accepted Answer

Latchkey children are those who return to an empty home after school because their parents are at work, requiring them to take care of themselves until the parents return.

Question 7

The percentage of kids responsible for self-care after school rises after age 9 until age 12.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that as children grow older, they are more likely to be responsible for self-care after school, with a noticeable increase in this responsibility between the ages of 9 and 12.

Question 8

"Double jeopardy" noted by Watamura and colleagues (2011)refers to children from disadvantaged families who experience low quality care at home and in other settings.

Accepted Answer

The term "double jeopardy" in the context of Watamura and colleagues (2011) refers to the compounded risk faced by children from disadvantaged backgrounds who receive inadequate care both at home and in other environments, such as childcare or educational settings.

Question 9

After school programs are not particularly beneficial to low income youth.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that after school programs can provide significant benefits to low-income youth, including academic support, social skills development, and a safe environment.

Question 10

Younger age of the child and time spent hanging out with peers are two variables which are associated with poor outcomes for children who are in self-care during after-school hours.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that younger children and those who spend more time with peers without adult supervision may experience negative outcomes, such as increased risk of behavioral issues and lower academic performance.

Question 11

Data on the percentage of children adopted based on adoption type and age of adoption indicate that a majority of children adopted from foster care are under the age of 1.

Accepted Answer

Most children adopted from foster care are typically older than 1 year, as the process often involves older children who have been in the system for some time.

Question 12

Two factors known to put adoptive children at risk for academic and behavioral problems are female gender and early age at adoption.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that male gender and older age at adoption are more commonly associated with increased risk for academic and behavioral problems in adoptive children.

Question 13

Many researchers note the resilience of adoptive children, especially those who move from disadvantaged circumstances.

Accepted Answer

Adoptive children often demonstrate resilience as they adapt to new environments and overcome challenges associated with their previous disadvantaged circumstances.

Question 14

The primary goal of the Adoption and Safe Family Act is to ensure a permanent home for adopted children as quickly as possible.

Accepted Answer

The Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) of 1997 aims to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in foster care, emphasizing the need for timely placement in permanent homes.

Question 15

Youth in foster care are at greater risk for psychological and behavioral problems.

Accepted Answer

Youth in foster care often face instability, trauma, and lack of consistent support, which can contribute to increased psychological and behavioral issues compared to their peers.

Question 16

Parent training programs where foster parents and birth parents work together to bring the child home to the family of origin have been largely unsuccessful.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that parent training programs where foster parents and birth parents collaborate can be successful in improving outcomes for children and facilitating reunification with their birth families.

Question 17

Mental health parity means providing mental health services to all people equally.

Accepted Answer

Mental health parity refers to the equal treatment of mental health conditions and substance use disorders in insurance plans, not necessarily providing services to all people equally.

Question 18

Insufficient funding and fragmentation of services are well-recognized problems in providing mental health services to youth.

Accepted Answer

Insufficient funding and fragmentation of services are commonly identified issues in mental health care, affecting the accessibility and quality of services for youth.

Question 19

The work of Spence and colleagues found that internet alone services for child anxiety disorders was effective compared to a waitlist control group (a group that did not immediately receive services), but not as effective as having the children come into the clinic for at least part of the services.

Accepted Answer

The study by Spence and colleagues showed that internet-based interventions were more effective than no treatment but less effective than in-person clinic visits.

Question 20

The probability of death before age 5 is highest in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Accepted Answer

Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest under-five mortality rate due to factors like poverty, limited access to healthcare, and infectious diseases.

Quiz 15: Evolving Concerns for Youth