CNM Child Behavior Guidance & Positive Discipline 2

Question 1

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which form of discipline should caregivers avoid?

Accepted Answer

Spanking or corporal punishment

Answer

The AAP strongly opposes spanking and all forms of corporal punishment, citing evidence it increases aggression and harms development.

Question 2

When a child is placed in a time-out, the recommended duration is approximately:

Accepted Answer

1 minute per year of the child's age

Answer

The widely recommended guideline is one minute per year of the child's age, keeping the consequence proportional and manageable.

Question 3

A nanny notices that a school-age child is consistently aggressive toward younger siblings. The first step should be to:

Accepted Answer

Identify potential triggers or unmet needs driving the aggression

Answer

Identifying triggers — such as jealousy, stress, or a need for attention — allows the caregiver to address root causes rather than just symptoms.

Question 4

Selective ignoring as a behavior strategy is most appropriate when:

Accepted Answer

The behavior is attention-seeking and not harmful

Answer

Selectively ignoring attention-seeking, non-harmful behaviors removes the reinforcement (attention) the child is seeking, reducing the behavior over time.

Question 5

Behavior charts and sticker reward systems are most effective for children in which age range?

Accepted Answer

3–8 years

Answer

Children ages 3–8 have the developmental capacity to connect short-term rewards with their behavior and benefit most from visual tracking systems.

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CNM Child Behavior Guidance & Positive Discipline 2