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Teaching, Caring, and Advocating for Children and Families Living in Poverty

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1. Which of the following is NOT a type of poverty discussed in the course? Generational poverty Absolute poverty Educational poverty Relative poverty
2. Which of the following is TRUE about how poverty impacts the developing brain? Toxic stress can lead to high amounts of cortisol (the stress hormone) in the body By age 2, research found areas of the brain that were developing more slowly among children in low-income families It is impossible for children to rewire their brains once they have been deprived A child’s ability to answer questions is particularly vulnerable in children living in low-income families
3. Extensive research shows the connection between poverty and which of the following? Developmental delays Behavioral and emotional issues Lowered academic achievement All of the above
4. Which of the following is NOT a common myth surrounding families living in poverty? They spend all their money on drugs and alcohol They care about education They are lazy They lack parenting skills
5. Which of the following is an example of modeling equity when talking about community helpers in an early childhood classroom? Only invite parents who are doctors, police officers, and firefighters to visit the class Only read stories about different cultures and far away places Encourage pride in all jobs by inviting parents who work as janitors, trash collectors, construction, etc. to visit the class Have only a few types of costumes/clothing available in the dramatic play center