CDA Positive Guidance & Behavior 2

Question 1

A 3-year-old has a tantrum when it's time to leave the playground. What is the MOST developmentally appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the child's feelings, maintain the transition, and offer a brief warning next time

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Give the child more playground time to prevent future tantrums

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Ignore the tantrum completely until it stops

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Remove the child from playground privileges for a week

Question 2

Which guidance strategy is MOST aligned with the CDA competency area on social-emotional development?

Accepted Answer

Natural and logical consequences that are related, respectful, and reasonable

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Time-outs in an isolated corner

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Sticker charts with prizes for good behavior

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Withholding snacks as a consequence

Question 3

Two children are arguing over the same truck. Before intervening, the CDA professional should:

Accepted Answer

Observe briefly to see if they can resolve it themselves

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Take the truck away from both children

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Immediately assign the truck to the child who had it first

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Send both children to the cozy corner

Question 4

What is the purpose of stating classroom expectations as positive statements (e.g., 'Walking feet inside' instead of 'No running')?

Accepted Answer

It tells children what TO do, which is clearer and more motivating than what not to do

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It confuses children and keeps them guessing

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It prevents children from ever running

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It eliminates the need for any other guidance strategies

Question 5

A child consistently hits other children when frustrated. The MOST effective long-term guidance strategy is:

Accepted Answer

Teaching and practicing alternative strategies for expressing frustration (words, breathing, walking away)

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Keeping the child away from peers permanently

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Punishing each incident with loss of privileges

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Ignoring the behavior to avoid reinforcing it

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of proactive behavior guidance?

Accepted Answer

Arranging the environment, establishing predictable routines, and building relationships before problems arise

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Reacting to misbehavior with immediate consequences

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Increasing punishments for repeated behaviors

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Separating children who have previously conflicted