CDC Positive Guidance & Redirection 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of an authoritative guidance style?

Accepted Answer

Providing warmth while setting clear, consistent boundaries

Answer

Authoritative guidance balances warmth and responsiveness with firm, consistent limit-setting and explanation of rules.

Question 2

Why is it important to get down to a child's eye level when giving guidance?

Accepted Answer

It reduces intimidation and supports a respectful connection

Answer

Being at eye level communicates respect, helps the child feel heard, and makes the interaction less threatening.

Question 3

A caregiver says 'Good job!' every time a child does anything at all. What is the likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

Praise loses its meaning and children may become praise-dependent

Answer

Generic, constant praise can reduce intrinsic motivation and make specific, meaningful praise less effective over time.

Question 4

Which type of praise is most effective for building a child's internal motivation?

Accepted Answer

'You worked hard to figure that puzzle out!'

Answer

Process-focused praise acknowledges the child's effort and strategy, building intrinsic motivation and resilience.

Question 5

A child grabs a toy from another child. The caregiver should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Intervene calmly, name what happened, and guide both children

Answer

Calm intervention followed by narrating what happened and coaching both children builds social skills and problem-solving.

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