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Child Guidance & Positive Discipline Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary goal of positive discipline in a childcare setting?

    Answer: To teach children self-regulation and problem-solving skills

    Positive discipline aims to teach children internal self-regulation and problem-solving rather than simply controlling behavior through punishment or rewards.

  2. When a toddler reaches for a dangerous object, which redirection technique is most effective?

    Answer: Offer an appropriate alternative object immediately

    Immediately offering an appropriate alternative channels the toddler's curiosity safely and avoids a power struggle over the dangerous item.

  3. A 'natural consequence' in child guidance is best described as:

    Answer: What naturally happens as a result of a child's own action

    Natural consequences occur without adult intervention as the direct result of the child's behavior, making the connection between action and outcome clear.

  4. Which statement best describes 'descriptive praise' in child guidance?

    Answer: Specifying exactly what the child did well, such as 'You put all your blocks away neatly'

    Descriptive praise names the specific behavior, which helps the child understand exactly what they did right and encourages repetition of that behavior.

  5. A professional nanny witnesses a 3-year-old having a full tantrum in a safe space. What is the MOST appropriate response?

    Answer: Stay calm, remain nearby for safety, and wait for the child to regulate

    Staying calm and present allows the child to feel safe while they work through their emotions, which supports healthy emotional development.

  6. At what age do most developmental experts consider sharing to be a realistic expectation?

    Answer: 3–4 years

    The concept of sharing and turn-taking typically develops around ages 3–4, as children develop the cognitive and emotional capacity for perspective-taking.

  7. Which of the following is an example of a 'logical consequence' used in child guidance?

    Answer: A child who throws food is moved away from the table until they are ready to eat calmly

    A logical consequence is directly related to the misbehavior; removing the child from the table logically follows from throwing food at the table.

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