Collaborative Problem Solving

What is the philosophy of Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)?

• Kids do well if they choose to

• Kids do well if they can

• Kids do well if they try to

• Kids do well if they put enough effort in

What is the traditional understanding for why kids behave in challenging ways?

• They want to escape, get things, or avoids things

• They lack the skills needed to handle the task

• Expectations are too high

• Expectations are not clear

CPS makes use of reward-and-punishment methods to reduce challenging behaviour.

• True

• False

What are the three stages of CPS in order?

• Planning, evaluation, implementation

• Evaluation, implementation, planning

• Planning, implementation, evaluation

Kids display challenging behaviour when...

• they want their own way.

• they have a bad attitude.

• they do not have the skill to meet the demand.

• they are trying to seek attention.

What are the three ingredients of Plan B, in the correct order?

• Share adult concern, empathise, state the consequence

• Empathise, state the consequence, share adult concern

• invitation, share adult concern, empathise

• Empathise, share adult concern, invitation

How does adult start the conversation with the child using Plan B?

• With a clear statement about the consequences

• With the adult's concern for the child

• With a neutral observation of the problem to be solved

• With an observation of the skills that are lacking

What is the goal of the third ingredient of Plan B?

• Tell the child the best solution to the problem

• Convince the child to try a prescribed solution

• Brainstorm ideas so as to make sure the child's concern is addressed

• Brainstorm potential solutions together so as to address both concerns

What are the 4 questions to ask in order to know if a solution is viable? (Select the 4 correct options)

• Does it work for your concern?

• Does it follow the rules?

• Is it doable?

• Does it work for my concern?

• If we do it, would it cause any other problems?