1. Larry is a very aggressive four-year-old child. He watches many television programs that contain
violence. It’s most likely that
A. he will become overactive. C. his behavior won’t change.
B. he will become depressed. D. his behavior will become more aggressive.
2. John is fighting daily with the other boys in the child care program. His mother recently remarried and
John is now attending the program five days a week. Using a systems perspective to understand his
behavior, you would consider
A. John’s basic temperament and the changes in his family unit.
B. changes in his family unit and John’s new schedule.
C. John’s new schedule, his new family unit, and the age of the other boys.
D. John’s basic temperament, changes in his family unit, and John’s new schedule.
3. Which of the following situations is a cultural influence on behavior?
A. Mia is expected to baby-sit for her cousin as a family duty.
B. Joseph can’t get his driver’s license until he is 18 years old.
C. Maria has an earlier curfew than her older sister.
D. Michelle’s family is on welfare.
4. By the year 2000, maternal employment rates can be expected to
A. remain the same. C. increase.
B. decrease. D. fluctuate significantly in either direction.
5. One advantage that two-parent homes usually have over single-parent homes headed by the mother is
A. better discipline. C. higher moral standards.
B. higher income. D. easier access to extended-family members.
6. A child’s ability to cope with the stress from parental divorce is strongly influenced by the
A. number of children in the family.
B. presence of grandparents.
C. level of conflict in the family before and after the divorce.
D. temperament of his or her mother.
7. Until recently, custody decisions were based almost solely on the
A. gender of the parent. C. age of the child.
B. type of employment of the parent. D. income level of the parent.
8. Which of the following statements is true of joint physical custody?
A. Joint physical custody isn’t legal in most states.
B. Joint physical custody is usually difficult for young children.
C. Joint physical custody is usually preferred by the court.
D. Joint physical custody is used only minimally.
9. Resiliency in children is best fostered by
A. a nurturing, supportive adult relationship. C. positive peer relationships.
B. stern discipline. D. financial resources.
10. Professionals who work with children and consider the effects of other people, schools, and cultural
values on the behavior of the children are taking a(n) ______ approach.
A. multidisciplinary C. developmental
B. ecological D. humanistic
11. Which of the following factors will most likely result in a positive school experience for a child?
A. The size of the school
B. The location of the school
C. The qualifications of the principal and the teacher aide
D. The similarity of the school’s values and the family’s values
12. Jodi’s family home was recently destroyed by a fire while she was in school. She is sad and withdrawn
and is having difficulty concentrating. Her response can be classified as _______ behavior.
A. internalizing C. self-inflicted
B. externalizing D. immature
13. The stress factor which is likely to cause the most severe behavioral consequences for children is
A. living in a stepfamily.
B. having a working mother.
C. living in persistent poverty.
D. witnessing damage to the neighborhood by a flash flood.
14. Mike watches a lot of television programs that contain violence. When he sees an older child “bullying”
a younger one in the park, you would expect him to
A. ignore it. C. come to the aid of the child.
B. call an adult. D. join in.
15. Studies have demonstrated that “latchkey children”
A. have no difficulty in caring for themselves.
B. are at risk for behaviors related to peer pressure.
C. are usually over the age of 14.
D. are primarily children who live in the inner city.
16. Which of the following sets of factors is most influential in contributing to violence?
A. Child abuse and poor nutrition
B. Persistent poverty and poor nutrition
C. Media violence and poor-quality schools
D. Persistent poverty and widespread substance abuse
17. Which of the following statements is true in families where domestic violence occurs?
A. The children are less likely to be victims of abuse.
B. The children may use aggressive behavior when dealing with conflict.
C. Girls are affected by the violence more than boys.
D. School-age children are less affected than preschoolers.
18. Which of the following statements implies rules of confidentiality?
A. You can tell the librarian that you heard that Joey’s father was arrested for drug use.
B. Parents must give permission to release school records to the child’s therapist at the community
clinic.
C. You can’t discuss your observations regarding Susan’s behavior at a meeting with the teacher
and school nurse.
D. Maria’s aunt can come to the classroom and get a copy of her last month’s report card.
19. Based on the number of homeless children who attended school in 1995, you could conclude that the
1987 Education of Homeless Children and Youth program
A. isn’t working as well as it should.
B. didn’t provide support to local school districts.
C. has effected positive changes in school attendance for homeless children.
D. has removed all obstacles for maintaining the school attendance for homeless children.
20. Which of the following children is most at risk for experiencing a severe stress reaction?
A. Nathan, who watched the news coverage of a hurricane in another city
B. Mary, who had to stay overnight in a shelter with her parents during a severe ice storm
C. Carlos, who watched as his mother and sister were pulled from their burning home
D. Rose, who helped her grandfather collect emergency flood supplies for their home
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I agree with all the rest of your answers.
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1. D. his behavior will become more aggressive, but at least he'll know how to fight off a T-Rex.
2. D. John’s basic temperament, changes in his family unit, and John’s new schedule, and maybe a karate class.
3. A. Mia is expected to baby-sit for her cousin as a family duty, because let's face it, cousins are the worst.
4. C. increase because even mothers need to make money for their chocolate addiction.
5. B. higher income, because money can buy happiness and maybe a pet unicorn.
6. C. level of conflict in the family before and after the divorce, because it's always a party when parents fight.
7. A. gender of the parent, because apparently having ovaries makes you more suitable for custody.
8. C. Joint physical custody is usually preferred by the court, because judges must have a soft spot for circus acts.
9. A. a nurturing, supportive adult relationship, because everyone needs a shoulder to cry on when they run out of ice cream.
10. B. ecological approach, because we're all just pawns in Mother Nature's comedy routine.
11. D. The similarity of the school’s values and the family’s values, because a child should never have to choose between nap time and recess.
12. A. internalizing behavior, because who needs friends when you have imaginary ones?
13. C. living in persistent poverty, because a pocket full of lint is the ultimate stressor.
14. C. come to the aid of the child, but only if there's a trampoline involved.
15. B. are at risk for behaviors related to peer pressure, especially if the peer is offering candy or pie.
16. D. Persistent poverty and widespread substance abuse, because money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a lot of angry pandas.
17. B. The children may use aggressive behavior when dealing with conflict, but only if they're out of glitter glue.
18. C. You can’t discuss your observations regarding Susan’s behavior at a meeting with the teacher and school nurse, because the school nurse is the secret leader of the clown mafia.
19. C. has effected positive changes in school attendance for homeless children, because education is a one-way ticket to a career as a professional nap taker.
20. C. Carlos, who watched as his mother and sister were pulled from their burning home, because being on fire is kind of a big deal.
1. To answer this question, we need to consider the effects of exposure to violence in television programs on a four-year-old child. Research has shown that prolonged exposure to violence can increase aggressive behavior in children. Therefore, the most likely outcome for Larry, the aggressive four-year-old child who watches television programs containing violence, is that his behavior will become more aggressive. So, the correct answer is D.
2. To understand John's behavior, we are asked to use a systems perspective. This means considering multiple factors that may contribute to his behavior. In this case, we should consider John's basic temperament and the changes in his family unit. These factors, including his temperament and the changes that come with his mother's remarriage, can have a significant impact on his behavior. So, the correct answer is A.
3. The question is asking about a situation that reflects a cultural influence on behavior. Among the given options, Mia being expected to babysit for her cousin as a family duty is an example of a cultural expectation placed on behavior. So, the correct answer is A.
4. This question is asking about the expected maternal employment rates by the year 2000. To answer this question, we need to consider trends and predictions related to maternal employment. It is reasonable to expect that maternal employment rates will increase over time due to social and economic changes. So, the correct answer is C.
5. The question is asking about an advantage that two-parent homes usually have over single-parent homes headed by the mother. Among the given options, higher income is often an advantage that two-parent homes have over single-parent homes, as there are two potential earners. So, the correct answer is B.
6. To understand a child's ability to cope with the stress from parental divorce, we need to consider factors that influence their coping mechanisms. Among the given options, the level of conflict in the family before and after the divorce is strongly influential. High levels of conflict can make it more challenging for a child to cope with the stress of divorce. So, the correct answer is C.
7. This question is asking about the basis for custody decisions in the past. Until recently, custody decisions were often based almost solely on the gender of the parent. So, the correct answer is A.
8. The question is asking for a true statement about joint physical custody. Among the given options, joint physical custody is usually preferred by the court in many cases. So, the correct answer is C.
9. Resiliency in children refers to their ability to bounce back and thrive in the face of adversity. To foster resiliency, a nurturing, supportive adult relationship is essential. So, the correct answer is A.
10. The question is asking about the approach taken by professionals who consider the effects of other people, schools, and cultural values on children's behavior. Among the given options, an ecological approach takes into account various factors that influence children's behavior. So, the correct answer is B.
11. The question is asking about the factors that are likely to result in a positive school experience for a child. Among the given options, the similarity of the school's values and the family's values is likely to contribute to a positive school experience for a child. So, the correct answer is D.
12. Jodi's response to her family home being destroyed by a fire can be classified as internalizing behavior because she is exhibiting sadness, withdrawal, and difficulty concentrating. So, the correct answer is A.
13. The question is asking about the stress factor that is likely to have the most severe behavioral consequences for children. Among the given options, living in persistent poverty has been linked to severe behavioral consequences in children. So, the correct answer is C.
14. Based on Mike's exposure to television programs containing violence, it is likely that he may imitate aggressive behavior. Therefore, it is expected that he might join in if he sees an older child "bullying" a younger one in the park. So, the correct answer is D.
15. "Latchkey children" refers to children who come home from school to an empty home because their parents are still at work. Studies have shown that these children are at risk for behaviors related to peer pressure because they may lack adult supervision during this time. So, the correct answer is B.
16. This question is asking about factors that contribute to violence. Among the given options, persistent poverty and widespread substance abuse have been identified as factors that can contribute to violence. So, the correct answer is D.
17. The question is asking about the effects of domestic violence on children. Among the given options, the children may use aggressive behavior when dealing with conflict. So, the correct answer is B.
18. The question is asking about statements that imply rules of confidentiality. Among the given options, not discussing observations regarding Susan's behavior at a meeting with the teacher and school nurse implies confidentiality. So, the correct answer is C.
19. This question is asking about the effectiveness of the 1987 Education of Homeless Children and Youth program. Based on the number of homeless children attending school in 1995, we can conclude that the program has effected positive changes in school attendance for homeless children. So, the correct answer is C.
20. The question is asking which child is most at risk for experiencing a severe stress reaction. Among the given options, Carlos, who watched as his mother and sister were pulled from their burning home, experienced a traumatic event and is likely to be at greater risk for a severe stress reaction. So, the correct answer is C.