Question 1 (True/False Worth 1 points) People who enter parenthood can expect to make significant changes in their lifestyle.

Question 1 (True/False Worth 1 points)

People who enter parenthood can expect to make significant changes in their lifestyle.

 True FalseQuestion 2 (True/False Worth 1 points)

Becoming a foster parent is a good option for people without the time to commit to full-time parenting.

 True FalseQuestion 3 (True/False Worth 1 points)

The symptoms of shaken baby syndrome usually heal themselves with time.

 True FalseQuestion 4 (True/False Worth 1 points)

Parents of infants will have to take care of some of a child's physical needs, but they should actively encourage their child to be independent in fulfilling many of their needs.

 True FalseQuestion 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

The type of abuse that involves an adult hitting, kicking, or otherwise directing intentional violence at a child is _______.

 physical abuse emotional abuse sexual abuse neglectQuestion 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

A nurturing home environment is one that ________.

 protects a child from physical harm assures the child that he or she is loved gives the child opportunities for exploration and self discovery All of the aboveQuestion 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

Parents of handicapped children suffer from _______.

 feelings of guilt over having produced a "defective" child stress over concern for their child's future stress because of the extra workload inherent to raising a special needs child All of the aboveQuestion 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

In choosing the best day care center for his or her child, a parent should _______.

 seriously consider only one day care center visit a day care center before enrolling a child there avoid speaking with other parents who patronize the day care center All of the aboveQuestion 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

The most commonly reported form of abuse in the United States is _______.

 physical abuse emotional abuse sexual abuse neglectQuestion 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

Within the first year of life, a child develops the ability to ________.

 run and ride a tricycle sit up without support and crawl speak in complex sentences All of the aboveQuestion 11 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

Which of the following qualities puts a child at higher risk for abuse?

 Being the youngest child in a large family Being a twin or triplet Being a middle child All of the aboveQuestion 12 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

In-home childcare _______.

 is by far the best day care option for most families is often the easiest arrangement for a child to adjust to is usually the least expensive day care option All of the aboveQuestion 13 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

The form of abuse in which parents fail to care for their child's basic needs is _______.

 physical abuse emotional abuse sexual abuse neglectQuestion 14 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

How can parents help facilitate a child's learning?

 Limiting a child's access to extracurricular activities, sports, and other distractions Involving themselves as little as possible in their child's classroom work Teaching by example in the home All of the aboveQuestion 15 (True/False Worth 1 points)

Parents deal with the exact same problems today with children that they did 200 years ago.

 True FalseQuestion 16 (True/False Worth 1 points)

One way to provide guidance is to let children know what they should do rather than what they shouldn't do.

 True FalseQuestion 17 (True/False Worth 1 points)

In situations where unwanted behavior is age-appropriate and not a threat to the child or others, parents are often better off ignoring the behavior.

 True FalseQuestion 18 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

What is a short-term goal of discipline?

 Manage a child's behavior Make a child pay for his or her behavior Teach a child self-discipline All of the aboveQuestion 19 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

Where is a good place for parents to look for resources in their own community?

 Hospitals Schools Churches All of the aboveQuestion 20 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

What is an important aspect for toddlers that parents can provide?

 A safe environment to explore Plenty of toys for entertainment Punishment when they don't behave correctly All of the aboveQuestion 21 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

A consequence should be related to what?

 The behavior prompting the consequence Whatever will make the greatest impression The child's favorite activity or toy Consequences should never be usedQuestion 22 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

When ideally should parents first communicate their expectations?

 Expectations don't need to be communicated; they should be apparent. At the time of the behavior After the consequence Before the behavior starts or the child is in the situationQuestion 23 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

What is an example of guidance?

 "Don't run." "Stop yelling." "Slow down and walk carefully." "Don't be so loud."Question 24 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

When children are engaged in age appropriate actions that are annoying but not harmful, what should parents do?

 Punish the child Tell them to stop Ignore the behavior Put the child in a time outQuestion 25 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

What is a common problem today that wasn't a large problem in the past?

 High infant mortality Multiple contagious diseases with no treatments or cures Exposure to negative media content All of the aboveQuestion 26 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

Which age group is most likely to understand instructions?

 Babies Teens Toddlers All children can understand instructions equally.Question 27 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

What is true about discipline?

 It reacts to behavior It is about preventing misbehavior It is only for teens and adults It rarely uses consequences for behaviorQuestion 28 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

Parents can help to ensure their children's safety and security by ________.

 providing a home that is free of abuse only placing them in the secondary care of trusted individuals keeping them away from potentially hazardous household objects all of the aboveQuestion 29 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

A person who receives the legal responsibility to parent a child on a temporary basis is ________.

 an adoptive parent a biological parent a foster parent a grandparentQuestion 30 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

A nurturing parent_________.

 may severely neglect his or her own needs in service to the child's needs expects more from his or her child than is typical for the child's age and level of development looks for ways to enforce discipline without the use of unnecessarily harsh punishments all of the aboveQuestion 31 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

Which parenting style is characterized by a "hands-off" approach where there are few rules and children make nearly all decisions for themselves?

 Authoritarian Permissive Democratic All of the aboveQuestion 32 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

The education of a child includes ________.

 things the child learns in the home from observing his or her parents things the child learns in school postsecondary education all of the aboveQuestion 33 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

A child born in 2011 will cost his or her parents________.

 exactly $200,000 significantly more than $200,000 significantly less than $200,000 The exact amount of money will vary according to the family's standard of living and the child's specific needs.Question 34 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

The parenting style which takes the concerns of all family members into account when making decisions is __________.

 authoritarian permissive democratic all of the aboveQuestion 35 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

Which of the following is a direct cost of raising a child?

 Food Clothing Healthcare All of the aboveQuestion 36 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

A person who adopts a child has __________.

 the same parental responsibilities toward the adopted child as he or she would have toward his/her biological child greater parental responsibilities toward the adopted child as he or she would have toward his/her biological child full parental responsibility of the child, but only until the child is assigned to another family greater parental responsibility for his or her biological childrenQuestion 37 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

The democratic style of parenting __________.

 brings about lower academic performance than other parenting styles brings about higher levels of high-risk behavior than other parenting styles has proven to be very effective in some families. none of the above.Question 38 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

The most important thing parents can do to help their child develop positive self-esteem in infancy is _________.

 provide discipline and firm limits develop a strong bond with their child begin potty-training as soon as possible none of the aboveQuestion 39 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

__________ is the self-esteem that comes from feeling liked and accepted by one's peers, family, and teachers.

 Social self-esteem Academic self-esteem Physical self-esteem Moral self-esteemQuestion 40 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

What is something that parents can do to improve their child's academic self-esteem?

 Set high, unobtainable goals for their child Do the child's homework for him or her Help the child develop organizational skills All of the aboveQuestion 41 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

__________ was an early American psychologist who defined self-esteem as the level of success a person has in obtaining his or her aspirations.

 William James Morris Rosenberg Alfred Adler Sigmund FreudQuestion 42 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

During the preschool years, parents should praise children ___________.

 unconditionally to reward good behavior rarely neverQuestion 43 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

Children between the ages of 2 and 5 ________.

 are rapidly improving their communication skills are improving their motor skills and becoming more autonomous exhibit curiosity all of the aboveQuestion 44 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

_________ is the self-esteem that comes from doing well in school and perceiving oneself as intelligent.

 Social self-esteem Academic self-esteem Physical self-esteem Moral self-esteemQuestion 45 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

Which of the following is likely to have a negative effect on a child's self-esteem?

 A physical or mental disability A divorce in the family A severe weight problem All of the aboveQuestion 46 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

__________ is the self-esteem that comes from feeling good about one's appearance and/or one's athletic accomplishments.

 Social self-esteem Academic self-esteem Physical self-esteem Moral self-esteemQuestion 47 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

Adolescents ___________.

 have friendships that are more superficial than those of younger children begin dating do not think about the world beyond their families and immediate circles of friends all of the aboveQuestion 48 (True/False Worth 1 points)

People with high-self esteem are more likely to form healthy and productive relationships with other people than people with low self-esteem.

 True FalseQuestion 49 (True/False Worth 1 points)

Self-esteem is multidimensional. People can feel secure about some aspects of their lives and insecure about others.

 True FalseQuestion 50 (True/False Worth 1 points)

Most children do not care if others see them as moral and trustworthy. Morality does not figure into a child's self-esteem.

 True False