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CDA Credential - Family Child Care, Part 3

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1.  Which of the following indicators would likely be exhibited in a positive climate in the early childhood setting?
  1. Positive affect
  2. Empathy
  3. Sensitivity
  4. All of the above
2.  Which of the following is one reason why misbehavior occurs?
  1. Student doesn't want to listen to teacher
  2. Student doesn't know what is expected
  3. Student likes to bother other peers
  4. Student wants to make the teacher mad
3.  Why should we use the word "wait" instead of "no" or "stop?"
  1. Kids are too young to know how to wait
  2. You should not use the word "wait"
  3. "No" and "stop" can be trigger words for challenging behavior
  4. You can use stop and no
4.  What is the best way to offer a choice during a transition?
  1. You need to clean up the toys.
  2. It's time to clean up, okay?
  3. Do you want to clean up the blocks or the cars?
  4. You can put the toys away or go to time-out.
5.  What is one reason children engage in challenging behavior?
  1. Annoy you
  2. Hurt another child
  3. Avoid/Escape a situation or person
  4. Be first in line
6.  When thinking about the physical space, which of the following encourages appropriate behavior?
  1. Having only one way in and out of a center
  2. Having small, cozy areas for all activities
  3. Avoiding open spaces that encourage running
  4. Allowing as many children in a center who want to go
7.  Which is NOT a function of a child's behavior?
  1. To make you angry
  2. To get attention or an object
  3. To avoid an activity
  4. To make things more interesting
8.  Which of the following is an evidenced-based strategy that supports a child's emotional literacy?
  1. Telling a child they shouldn't feel a certain way
  2. Adults hiding expression of emotions from children
  3. Telling children to stop crying
  4. Labeling and concrete descriptions of “all” emotions felt by adults and children
9.  What does the Turtle Technique teach children?
  1. How to act like a turtle
  2. How to hide during difficult situations
  3. How to be angry
  4. How to control their feelings and calm down in a 4-step process
10.  Why should teachers and caregivers consult children and parents before assigning a child's race or ethnicity?
  1. They should not; simply make a judgment
  2. No one sees race anyway
  3. Racial categories are very easy to determine accurately
  4. Race is difficult to perceive by just using physical characteristics

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