Child Guidance and Behavioral Management Quiz

Test your knowledge of child psychology with questions on positive reinforcement, parenting styles, behavior modification, and more.

#1

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement in child guidance?

Taking away a privilege as a consequence of misbehavior
Giving a sticker for completing chores
Ignoring the child's tantrum
Yelling at the child for not listening
#2

What is the term for a form of learning in which a behavior becomes more or less probable depending on its consequences?

Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning
Social learning
Observational learning
#3

Which of the following is a characteristic of authoritative parenting style?

Low responsiveness and low demands
High responsiveness and high demands
High responsiveness and low demands
Low responsiveness and high demands
#4

Which of the following is an example of an assertive communication technique?

Yelling and blaming
Avoiding eye contact
Expressing feelings and needs clearly
Making demands without explanation
#5

Which of the following is a characteristic of permissive parenting?

High demands and control
Low warmth and responsiveness
High warmth and responsiveness
Low demands and control
#6

What is a common characteristic of authoritative parenting?

High demands and responsiveness
Low demands and low responsiveness
High demands and low responsiveness
Low demands and high responsiveness
#7

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for managing aggressive behavior in children?

Modeling calm behavior
Punishing the child harshly
Teaching problem-solving skills
Using time-out as a consequence
#8

What is the primary goal of using 'I-messages' in child guidance?

To criticize the child's behavior
To communicate feelings without blaming
To assert authority over the child
To ignore the child's behavior
#9

Which of the following is an example of a child's internalizing behavior?

Yelling at a peer during playtime
Crying when frustrated
Throwing objects when angry
Refusing to do homework
#10

In child guidance, what does the term 'scaffolding' refer to?

Providing temporary support to help a child learn a new skill
Punishing a child for misbehavior
Ignoring a child's tantrum until it stops
Using threats to control a child's behavior
#11

Which of the following is a characteristic of a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Hyperfocus on tasks
Excessive organization
Difficulty sustaining attention
Extreme calmness in all situations
#12

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what stage occurs during early childhood (ages 3-6)?

Trust vs. mistrust
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Initiative vs. guilt
Industry vs. inferiority
#13

According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which stage occurs during middle childhood (ages 7-11)?

Sensorimotor stage
Preoperational stage
Concrete operational stage
Formal operational stage
#14

According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which stage is characterized by an understanding of social rules and conventions?

Preconventional stage
Conventional stage
Postconventional stage
Transconventional stage
#15

According to attachment theory, what is the primary function of the attachment bond between a caregiver and a child?

Providing financial support
Ensuring physical safety
Fulfilling emotional needs
Enforcing discipline
#16

According to the ecological systems theory, which level of the environment directly influences a child's development?

Microsystem
Exosystem
Mesosystem
Chronosystem

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