Deck 12: Handling Children's Aggressive Behavior

Question 1

What term describes Ryan's behavior in this incident? Carla and Ryan both want the Legos. Both children begin grabbing and pushing. As they struggle to take the Legos from each other, Ryan shoves Carla so hard she begins to cry.

A) relational aggression
B) instrumental aggression
C) expressive aggression
D) imitation
E) hostile aggression

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A teacher is in the midst of conflict mediation, and Godfrey suggests an idea that he had suggested earlier but which was rejected by the other child. What should the teacher do?

A) Repeat the idea.
B) Say that this idea was already mentioned, but that the two children might want to think about it again.
C) Encourage the children to think of new ideas no one has suggested yet.
D) Ask an onlooker for a new idea.
E) None of the above

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What is the last step in conflict mediation?

A) reaching a solution
B) checking the next day to make sure the same children aren't fighting again
C) enforcing the solution
D) praising children for the hard work involved
E) reminding children about the original issues involved in the disagreement

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following behaviors would be considered aggressive?

A) spitting
B) gossiping
C) hitting
D) spitting and hitting
E) spitting, gossiping, and hitting

Question 5

Which behavior is NOT fairly characteristic of victims of bullying?

A) difficulty sleeping
B) socially skilled
C) inability to concentrate
D) anxious
E) loses temper easily

Question 6

David, a teenager, frequently exhibits hostile aggression toward others. His classmate Barry exhibits little. Based on your understanding of the research, which of the following statements is most likely to be accurate?

A) David is the product of a broken home; Barry is not.
B) Barry is smarter than David.
C) David is more physically able than Barry.
D) Biologically, Barry's hormonal level and genetic makeup is less aggressive than David's.
E) David has experienced more physical punishment than Barry.

Question 7

In the preceding example, what term describes Carla's behavior?

A) relational aggression
B) instrumental aggression
C) expressive aggression
D) imitation
E) hostile aggression

Question 8

Alfie is often a victim of bullying at school. Which of the following behaviors is typical of bully victims?

A) Victims often cry easily.
B) Victims often become very defensive.
C) Victims often misinterpret joking or teasing as aggression.
D) Victims often cry easily and become very defensive
E) All of the above

Question 9

What does the adult do in the summing-up phase of conflict mediation?

A) gain control of the disputed object
B) define the problem in mutual terms
C) summarize all the different solutions generated in the discussion
D) suggest ways for children to compromise
E) summarize the contributions of all onlookers

Question 10

For no apparent reason, Raymond approaches Marion and says, "Watcha doin' four-eyes?" Marion begins to cry. What term describes Raymond's behavior?

A) physical aggression
B) relational aggression
C) instrumental aggression
D) hostile aggression
E) None of the above

Question 11

What has occurred when Zach grabs the spinner and Beckie gives way?

A) displacement
B) imitation
C) reinforcement
D) substitution
E) reciprocation

Question 12

For the past several days you have noticed Larry making various attempts to get in with a particular group of his classmates. Today, you are pleased to see that he is in their midst, laughing and smiling. As you get closer, you see that unbeknownst to him, someone in the group has put a sign on his back that says, "Kick me." What term describes this behavior?

A) rough-and-tumble play
B) relational aggression
C) instrumental aggression
D) hostile aggression
E) rough-and-tumble play and instrumental aggression

Question 13

A child who hurts another child while struggling to gain possession of a toy is engaged in what type of aggression?

A) relational
B) instrumental
C) expressive aggression
D) hostile aggression
E) coercive aggression

Question 14

A child who purposefully goads another child into tears is exhibiting which type of aggression?

A) physical aggression
B) instrumental aggression
C) expressive aggression
D) hostile aggression
E) None of the above

Question 15

What does the teacher believe in when she thinks that Sara's anger at Marta can be rechanneled by having Sara paint an "angry picture"?

A) bullying is not okay
B) displacement
C) substitution
D) limitation of aggressive models
E) ignoring aggression

Question 16

When should adults talk about bullying with children?

A) when they see bullying in the classroom
B) when they hear about bullying in the classroom
C) over the course of the year even if they don't hear or see bullying
D) All of the above
E) when they see and hear about bullying in the classroom

Question 17

When compared with younger children, older children show a ____ proportion of instrumental aggression and a ____ proportion of hostile aggression.

A) lower, lower
B) higher, higher
C) higher, lower
D) lower, higher

Question 18

It is the first day of school. Two children get into an argument over a basketball. Which of the following actions should the teacher pursue?

A) Initiate conflict mediation with the children.
B) Take the basketball away until tomorrow.
C) Send the children to time-out.
D) Use a logical consequence with the children.
E) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of displacement as defined in your textbook?

A) Maddie is angry so she hits a stuffed animal.
B) Kirk is given toy soldiers to play with each day.
C) Hank is mad, so he stomps away from the table.
D) Sylvia grabs the rolling pin back from Marsha who is trying to take it away from her.

Question 20

Which of the following is true about corporal punishment in schools?

A) It only involves paddling children.
B) It is most effective with children who are disciplined that way at home.
C) It is illegal in some states, but legal in others.
D) It teaches children to follow rules, but only when used as a last resort.
E) It is most effective with children who are disciplined that way at home and teaches children to follow rules, but only when used as a last resort.

Question 21

When children are frustrated, they naturally resort aggression.

Question 22

Several children are pushing and hitting each other while waiting to go on a field trip. Brenda starts to push, too. This is an example of modeling.

Question 23

Helping children become better social observers is a strategy to use with both bullies and victims.

Question 24

Increased language and memory skills lead to a greater capacity for hostile aggression.

Question 25

According to your book, what should the teacher do when he sees the five-year-olds pretending to use sticks as guns?

A) Initiate conflict mediation with the children.
B) Make the children apologize.
C) Utilize cool down time.
D) Get the children to substitute their fingers for the sticks.
E) None of the above

Question 26

In which of the following situations should you eliminate the reflection as part of your personal message?

A) Deron and Lionel are arguing over who gets to use the computer next.
B) Amy pushes Kathy so that she can get to the art table first.
C) Cammy throws a rock at Sarah to keep her away from the "fort" outside.
D) Vera accidentally rips Aki's picture.
E) None of the above

Question 27

Teaching children to use assertive language is useful for working with victims of bullying as well as with bullies.

Question 28

In which of the following circumstances is bullying more likely to occur?

A) Children are frequently left unsupervised.
B) Adults ignore bullying behavior.
C) Adults rule with a firm hand.
D) Children are frequently left unsupervised and adults ignore bullying behavior.
E) All of the above

Question 29

Children remember aggressive models for only a short time after they have witnessed them.

Question 30

Strengthening prosocial behaviors such as sympathy and empathy decreases aggression.

Question 31

Children who are victims of aggression are so intimidated that they seldom become aggressive themselves.

Question 32

Boys and girls have a similar capacity for aggression.

Question 33

Onlookers experience negative impacts when bullying happens.

Question 34

According to your book, weapon play should be

A) redirected into other kinds of play
B) considered a normal part of pretend play, and ignored unless it gets out of hand
C) used as a strategy to lessen childhood aggression over time
D) turned into a unit theme to help children better understand the proper way to respond to guns

Question 35

A child whose aggression takes the form of insults and spreading rumors is most likely to be a school-age girl.

Question 36

Properly carried out, spanking helps children internalize the rules considered important by adults.

Question 37

Ignoring aggression is a good way to help children control aggressive behavior.

Question 38

In conflict mediation situations, allow only the children directly involved in the conflict to offer potential solutions.

Question 39

Schools that practice corporal punishment are more orderly than those that do not.

Question 40

If one child accidentally hurts another child, it is best not to say anything. Intervening tends to escalate the problem.

Question 41

At what type of aggression is conflict mediation aimed?

Question 42

What is an adult relying on when he encourages two angry children to pound the clay rather than each other?

Question 43

Luke believes he is a superhero. He sees some children on the tire swing and runs toward them yelling, "That's my rocket-get away, get away." He hits a child who fails to do what he asks. This is an example of hostile aggression.

Question 44

What are the differences between aggression and assertiveness? Give an example of each.

Question 45

The most effective way to deal with instrumental aggression is to separate the aggressors and send them to different parts of the room to cool off.

Question 46

In the first step of conflict mediation, the adult neutralizes the object by holding it.

Question 47

Give an example of instrumental aggression.

Question 48

More states condone corporal punishment than forbid it.

Question 49

Children who are bullies are most likely to suffer from low self-esteem.

Question 50

When four-year-old Lori repeatedly complains that another child is picking on her, the adult's best reaction is to have the children to work it out themselves.

Question 51

Give an example of the pitfall 'taking sides', and tell why it is not a recommended process.

Question 52

It is usually inappropriate to enforce rules with children who have special needs.

Question 53

Some children are aggressive because they misread social situations.

Question 54

Scolding aggressive children one day and ignoring them the next reduces aggression because children have to behave since they never know how the adult will react.

Question 55

Boys are biologically more prone to aggression than girls.

Question 56

The teacher who stops two children from fighting by halting the action and saying, "Sally can have it for one minute, then it will be Zina's turn" is engaged in conflict mediation.

Question 57

Ignoring aggression one day and absolutely forbidding it another, is a good way to keep children guessing and contributes to reduced aggression in the classroom.

Question 58

Mark is using a ruler. Sue wants it. Mark says, "No, I won't give you the ruler. I still need it." Sue walks away. Mark was exhibiting instrumental aggression.

Question 59

Making a point to ignore children's bullying behavior is the best way to stop it.

Question 60

Explain briefly what displacement is.

Question 61

Name four different sources of aggression in children and discuss each one briefly.

Question 62

Describe the emergence of aggression in children between the ages of 2 and 12. Be sure to include age-related differences and reasons why those differences occur.

Question 63

Assume that you are a consultant to an after-school recreational program. Several leaders have been complaining that the children are very aggressive toward one another, and the staff is convinced that the only way to stop the aggression is to paddle the guilty parties. Based on your knowledge of the research, respond to their dilemma.

Question 64

Imagine that you are to develop a one-page handout for teacher aides on preventive techniques for reducing children's aggressive behavior. Discuss three strategies you think are most important, and justify your choice using evidence derived from your textbook.

Question 65

Identify four ineffective strategies for dealing with children's aggression and explain why each is ineffective.

Question 66

Discuss strategies early childhood programs can implement to prevent bullying behavior from becoming a problem.

Question 67

Based on everything you have learned about aggression, which adult discipline style (permissive, neglectful, authoritarian, or authoritative) do you think is most likely to be associated with increased childhood aggression? Why?

Question 68

Use the Social Support Pyramid to describe the developmental progression of effective strategies teachers can use to address childhood aggression.