CNM Child Behavior Guidance & Positive Discipline 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes authoritative parenting, the style associated with the most positive child outcomes?

Accepted Answer

High control, high warmth, clear rules with explanations and flexibility

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High control, low warmth, strict rules with no explanation

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Low control, high warmth, few or no rules

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Low control, low warmth, inconsistent boundaries

Question 2

A child repeatedly lies to avoid getting in trouble. To address this effectively, a nanny should:

Accepted Answer

Create an environment where honesty is safe by responding calmly to mistakes

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React with severe punishment every time a lie is caught

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Ignore the lying since all children go through this phase

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Threaten the child with consequences for future lying

Question 3

When communicating behavioral expectations to children, instructions should be:

Accepted Answer

Short, clear, positively stated, and developmentally appropriate

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Long and detailed to cover every possible scenario

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Always delivered through written notes

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Repeated more than five times to ensure comprehension

Question 4

Which behavior management technique involves identifying the antecedent, behavior, and consequence to understand why a behavior occurs?

Accepted Answer

A-B-C (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) analysis

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Social stories method

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Token economy system

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Floor-time therapy

Question 5

A nanny manager should document behavioral incidents primarily because:

Accepted Answer

It helps identify patterns and supports consistent communication with parents and professionals

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It provides evidence to discipline the child more harshly over time

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It is legally required in all U.S. states for in-home caregivers

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It can be used to report the child to school administrators

Question 6

When a child refuses to follow a direction, an effective strategy to avoid a power struggle is to offer:

Accepted Answer

A limited choice between two acceptable options

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An ultimatum with no alternatives

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No response until the child complies on their own

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An immediate time-out

Question 7

The goal of positive behavior guidance in a professional nanny setting is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Helping children develop self-regulation, problem-solving skills, and internal motivation

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Eliminating all misbehavior immediately through strict enforcement

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Ensuring children comply with all rules without question

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Keeping children occupied so behavior problems do not arise