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Human Growth & Child Development – Test One

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In this type of family, the children live with one natural parent and one step-parent.

a)

Nuclear Family

b)

Blended Family

c)

Extended Family

d)

Adopted/Foster Family

2.

A mother and father both live with their biological children in this type of family.

a)

Nuclear Family

b)

Blended Family

c)

Extended Family

d)

Adopted/Foster Family

3.

Children live with a foster family or are adopted into a family.

a)

Nuclear Family

b)

Blended Family

c)

Extended Family

d)

Adopted/Foster Family

4.

Family members live together and share the care of children – often includes aunts, uncles, grandparents.

a)

Nuclear Family

b)

Blended Family

c)

Extended Family

d)

Adopted/Foster Family

5.

Parenting style where the goal is to have obedience.

a)

Authoritative

b)

Permissive

c)

Authoritarian

d)

Neglectful

6.

This type of parenting is a balanced blend between authoritarian and permissive styles.

a)

Authoritative

b)

Permissive

c)

Authoritarian

d)

Neglectful

7.

Parenting style where the goal is to let children make their own decisions and decide what is right and wrong.

a)

Authoritative

b)

Permissive

c)

Authoritarian

d)

Neglectful

8.

This parenting style is where one or both parents are absent or not engaged in their child’s life.

a)

Authoritative

b)

Permissive

c)

Authoritarian

d)

Neglectful

9.

This is a consequence for a misdeed.

a)

Induction

b)

Love Withdrawal

c)

Punishment

d)

Power Assertion

10.

This is when parents threaten children with being unloved or suggest some form of parent/child separation.

a)

Induction

b)

Love Withdrawal

c)

Punishment

d)

Power Assertion

11.

Occurs when parents use or threaten use some form of physical punishment or deny privileges.

a)

Induction

b)

Love Withdrawal

c)

Punishment

d)

Power Assertion

12.

Parents discipline their children by reasoning and explaining to them what is right and what is wrong.

a)

Induction

b)

Love Withdrawal

c)

Punishment

d)

Power Assertion

13.

The handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, and information from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice.

a)

Family Dynamics

b)

Traditions

c)

Self-Discipline

d)

Character

14.

Roles of family members and their patterns of relating within the family.

a)

Family Dynamics

b)

Traditions

c)

Self-Discipline

d)

Character

15.

The principles and beliefs that guide a person’s conduct (actions and manners) and define his or her personality and behavior.

a)

Family Dynamics

b)

Traditions

c)

Self-Discipline

d)

Character

16.

The ability for the child to direct their own behavior.

a)

Family Dynamics

b)

Traditions

c)

Self-Discipline

d)

Character

17.

My mom wants me to have a baby is a good reason to be a parent.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Having a child together will make us love one another is a bad reason to be a parent.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The Federal Family and Medical Leave Act entitles you to 12 weeks of unpaid leave.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Having a baby will probably make you lose friends.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Having a baby will allow you to accept more promotions at work.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Children don’t talk about abuse and neglect because they don’t feel safe anywhere.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Most children stop loving their parents if they are abused.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Is it abuse or neglect: Falling down a broken staircase that was not fixed and getting injured.

a)

Abuse

b)

Neglect

25.

Is it abuse or neglect: A child not receiving proper nourishment.

a)

Abuse

b)

Neglect

26.

Is it abuse or neglect: A child abandoned by their parents or guardians without a proper plan in place.

a)

Abuse

b)

Neglect

27.

Is it abuse or neglect: Hitting a child so hard as punishment it causes stitches.

a)

Abuse

b)

Neglect

28.

Is it abuse or neglect: Shaking a baby and fracturing their skull.

a)

Abuse

b)

Neglect

29.

Is it abuse or neglect: Leaving a gun unlocked in the house and the child finds it and shoots themself with it.

a)

Abuse

b)

Neglect

30.

Is it abuse or neglect: Leaving younger siblings with an older sibling who is not old enough to watch them.

a)

Abuse

b)

Neglect

31.

A child whose misbehavior is developmentally appropriate would be considered:

a)

Natural Curiosity

b)

Normal Behavior

c)

They Don’t Know Any Better

d)

To Get Attention

32.

A child whose misbehavior is due to them just wanting to know what the result would be would be:

a)

Natural Curiosity

b)

Normal Behavior

c)

They Don’t Know Any Better

d)

To Get Attention

33.

A child who misbehaves because they misunderstood the instructions would be considered:

a)

Natural Curiosity

b)

Normal Behavior

c)

They Don’t Know Any Better

d)

To Get Attention

34.

A child who misbehaves because they just want the caregiver’s attention would be considered:

a)

Natural Curiosity

b)

Normal Behavior

c)

They Don’t Know Any Better

d)

To Get Attention

35.

A child who misbehaves because they need control over their lives would be misbehaving:

a)

Need to Belong

b)

To Get Revenge

c)

To Get Power

d)

Feel Inadequate

36.

A child who chooses to hurt other or get even wants:

a)

Need to Belong

b)

To Get Revenge

c)

To Get Power

d)

Feel Inadequate

37.

A child who misbehaves due to being constantly corrected.

a)

Need to Belong

b)

To Get Revenge

c)

To Get Power

d)

Feel Inadequate

38.

A child who just needs to find a place in a family where they fit in is behaving because they:

a)

Need to Belong

b)

To Get Revenge

c)

To Get Power

d)

Feel Inadequate

39.

Match the following positive guidance techniques

a)

Positive statements

1.

Affirmative feedback

b)

Redirection

2.

Guiding focus away

c)

Reverse Attention

3.

Shifting attention

d)

Positive Reinforcement

4.

Rewarding behavior

e)

Encouragement

5.

Boosting confidence