Developing Self-Esteem Quiz

According to the text, what should adults do to help children develop a healthy self-esteem?

• Celebrate and acknowledge their efforts without praising them

• Praise them for every achievement

• Compare them with other children

• Reward them with gifts and prizes

What is the main difference between acknowledgment and praise according to the text?

• Acknowledgment shares pleasure in their company, while praise manipulates them into doing things your way.

• Acknowledgment requires new skills, while praise does not.

• Acknowledgment is used for adults, while praise is used for children.

• Acknowledgment is a form of judgment, while praise is not.

What should you say to a friend who helped you by picking up your children from school?

• "Good girl!"

• "Thanks. I appreciate it."

• "You are a good friend."

• "Well done!"

Which of the following is NOT a suggested way to reflect children's nonverbal messages of being pleased?

• You look delighted!

• You seem very proud of yourself

• You look very pleased

• You are the best!

Which phrase is recommended to express appreciation?

• "Thank you!"

• "Good job!"

• "Well done!"

• "Keep it up!"

What should you focus on when acknowledging children's achievements?

• The product

• The process

• The outcome

• The result

Which of the following is an example of giving feedback in the form of an I-verb?

• "Congratulations!"

• "Hey! You did it!"

• "I admire..."

• "Wow! Look at that!"

What is a suggested response to a child's thanks?

• "You're welcome!"

• "Good job!"

• "Well done!"

• "Keep it up!"

What is the main difference between praise and acknowledgment according to the document?

• Praise involves specific feedback, while acknowledgment is general.

• Praise is one-up-one-down language, while acknowledgment avoids this.

• Praise is always positive, while acknowledgment can be negative.

• Praise is used for adults, while acknowledgment is used for children.

Which of the following is an example of acknowledgment when a child helps to pack up toys?

• You're a good helper.

• Well done! That's terrific!

• Thanks for your help.

• Hey, that's great! Good for you.