Exam Preview for 31469: Understanding Temperament: Strengths and St

Understanding Temperament: Strengths and Strategies for Relationship-Based Teaching

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1. According to Thomas & Chess, what are the three temperament styles? Introvert, Extrovert, Ambivert Easy, Slow-to-Warm-Up, Difficult Optimist, Pessimist, Reserved Cautious, Active, Risky
2. Which of the following are included in the list of 9 temperament traits that characterize temperament style? Activity level, happiness, intelligence Regularity, sensitivity, mood Shyness, withdrawal, activity level Hyperness, shyness, intelligence
3. Goodness of fit happens when an adult's expectations and methods of caregiving match which of the following? The parent's wishes The child's wishes The child's personal style and abilities The child's experiences
4. Goodness of fit in classrooms includes which of the following? Awareness, acceptance, and social-emotional skills Empathy, awareness, and acceptance Acceptance, interest, and social-emotional skills Awareness, empathy, and interest
5. Which areas below are important to connect to each child's temperament style? Social-emotional, cognitive, motor Comfort, communication, teaching, expectations Communication, social-emotional, cognitive Expectations, arts, intelligence
6. Which of the following are helpful when providing comfort and emotionality to children? Noise machine, lack of schedule Bright lights, loud music Touch, music, lighting, routines Leaving the child alone to rest
7. Learning how to calm and be calmed is critical to which of the following? Learning the alphabet Self-management and stress management Listening Helping others
8. Which of the following is a classroom strength for a child with an easy temperament? May linger on the sidelines Potential for extreme silliness and humor Protests loudly Manages transitions easily
9. Which of the following is a classroom challenge for a child with a slow-to-warm-up temperament? Illnesses, injuries, and discomforts can go unnoticed Protests loudly Must win trust and buy-in Voices opposition quietly or by digging in heels
10. Which of the following is a classroom strength for a child with a difficult temperament? Teaches others patience and humor Slow-n-steady learner More even emotional reactions (highs and lows) Manages transitions easily