Protecting the Development of Children

Child development is the process of progressing through stages of

physical, emotional, social, intellectual and moral development at

various stages of life.

• True

• False

Sarah’s parents have noticed a decline in her mental health. Sarah is four years old

and has recently experienced the loss of her grandmother. She has been speaking

less and less and does not want to talk through the event with her parents or family

members. Her parents are seeking an alternative to talk therapy for her. Which

form of therapy would Sarah most likely benefit from?

• Cognitive behavioral therapy

• Experiential therapy

• Family therapy

• Trauma-focused therapy

Which of the following types of therapy involves the medical treatment of an illness

or disease through prescribed medication and may be used in conjunction with

other forms of therapy?

• Pharmacotherapy

• Experiential therapy

• Cognitive behavioral therapy

• Trauma-focused therapy

Protecting the development of children __________.

• Involves ensuring the mental well-being of children at each stage of

  development

• Requires intervention when children show signs of mental distress

• In severe cases, may require seeking out counseling and therapeutic

  services

• All of the answer choices are correct

Jenny teaches second grade. She has a student who comes to her about abuse

happening at home. Jenny knows she is required by law to report the abuse to the

authorities. Which law holds Jenny responsible for reporting suspected child abuse

and neglect?

• Every Student Succeeds Act

• Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect Law

• Child Welfare

• Child Labor Laws

Which of the following laws ensure all children, including those with disabilities,

have the right to the same education?

• Child labor laws

• Child welfare

• Americans with Disabilities Act and Every Student Succeeds Act

• Child support

Which of the following describes how child abuse prevention can be achieved?

• Developing safe, stable and nurturing relationships and environments

  between children and their parents or caregivers

• Using unhealthy parenting methods, such as guilt and emotional blackmail to

  discipline children

• Allowing children to grow up in an unstable home without adequate food,

  clothing or education

• Allowing children to miss school often without any excuse or health reasons

Which of the following refers to the failure to meet basic needs?

• Physical abuse

• Mental or emotional abuse

• Sexual abuse

• Child neglect

__________ are factors which have detrimental affects to a child’s development or

overall well-being.

• Negative environmental factors

• Positive environmental factors

• Morals and values

• Stable relationships

Child development is a vital process for children’s overall health and

quality of life.

• True

• False