Guidance Skills Quiz

What is the definition of guidance?

• Training that develops self-control

• Direct and indirect actions used to help children develop internal controls and appropriate behavior patterns

• Form of discipline that removes privileges

• Acts of kindness that benefit others

Why is guidance an ongoing process in the classroom?

• To build self-esteem and respect

• To encourage immediate results

• To provide time for pathways to become permanent in the developing brain.

• To ensure children can be controlled.

Which of the following is an example of indirect guidance?

• Using simple language

• Speaking in a relaxed voice

• Layout of an ECE center

• Offering choices with care

What is the purpose of using positive reinforcement?

• To build self-esteem and respect

• To encourage prosocial behavior

• To provide time for change and consider feelings

• To praise a child for accomplishing a task

What are natural consequences?

• Actions that occur naturally

• Actions set by an adult

• Warnings given for unacceptable behavior

• Moving a child to a different location for a short period of time

Which technique involves stating consequences if a behavior continues?

• I-Messages

• Time-outs

• Suggesting

• Warnings

What is the purpose of using time-outs?

• To build self-esteem and respect

• To encourage prosocial behavior

• To provide time for change and consider feelings

• To move a child to a different location for a short period of time

Which technique involves using a 3-part statement to address a child's behavior?

• I-Messages

• Effective Praise

• Prompting

• Modeling

What is the purpose of effective praise?

• To build self-esteem and respect

• To encourage prosocial behavior

• To provide time for change and consider feelings

• To divert or turn a child's attention to a new activity

Which technique involves placing thoughts for consideration into a child's mind?

• Suggesting

• Prompting

• Persuading

• Redirecting