Question 1

The most important factor in predicting whether a child will recover from risk factors is
A) extent of poverty
B) whether or not parents are divorced
C) the number of risk factors
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The number of risk factors is crucial because the accumulation of multiple risk factors can have a compounding negative effect on a child's development and recovery potential.

Question 2

The most damaging thing about children living in abusive homes is
A) they are more likely to drop out of school
B) they become overly compliant with adults
C) they learn that the behavior is the way you solve problems
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Children in abusive homes may internalize the idea that violence is an acceptable way to resolve conflicts, which can have long-lasting effects on their behavior and relationships.

Question 3

Which of the following is true about young children who care for themselves before and after school?
A) They become more independent with respect to homework.
B) They are more resilient than other children their same age.
C) They are less socially competent and obtain lower scores on achievement tests.
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that young children who care for themselves before and after school are less socially competent and obtain lower scores on achievement tests. While they may develop some independence skills, it is not necessarily linked to success in academic or social areas. Option A is incorrect as it assumes that independence leads to improved homework skills, and Option B is unsupported by research.

Question 4

Resilience is defined as
A) special traits or unique advantages that exist in certain individuals
B) inherent traits that serve as protective factors
C) the capacity to rise above difficult circumstances
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Resilience refers to the ability to overcome or rise above difficult or challenging circumstances. It is not necessarily an inherent trait or unique advantage possessed by certain individuals, nor is it defined by specific protective factors. Rather, it is a capacity that can be developed and strengthened over time through various strategies and practices.

Question 5

"Stressors" include
A) energy reserves in times of crisis
B) change, overload, uncertainty, and fear
C) repertoires of coping mechanisms
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Stressors are factors that cause stress, and these can include change, overload, uncertainty, and fear. Energy reserves and coping mechanisms are ways in which an individual may respond to stressors, but they are not stressors themselves. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 6

How many children are estimated to live in poverty and extreme poverty in the U.S.?
A) approximately 500,000
B) 17 million
C) over 40 million
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 17 million children in the U.S. (more than 1 in 5 children) live in poverty, with approximately 7 million living in extreme poverty. This represents a significant portion of the overall population of those living below the poverty line in the country.

Question 7

Which of the following diseases now affects as many as 4.8 million children in the United States?
A) sickle-cell disease
B) rheumatoid arthritis
C) diabetes
D) asthma

Accepted Answer

Asthma is the correct answer because it is a common chronic condition among children in the United States, affecting as many as 4.8 million children.

Question 8

Which of the following is a myth about how most children view their parents' divorce?
A) They are simply unable to intellectualize the divorce.
B) Being separated from a parent ranks higher as a stressor than seeing their parents divorce.
C) They are probably just as relieved to see the end of a bad marriage as their parents.
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that children are often relieved when their parents' unhappy marriage ends, and they may view the divorce as a positive change. Therefore, the myth that children are devastated by their parents' divorce and unable to intellectualize the situation is not entirely accurate. Option A and B are not accurate as well.

Question 9

How old are children when they first begin to manifest stress in reaction to the death of a significant other?
A) 3 months
B) 7 months
C) 18 months
D) 2 years
E) 3 years

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which of the following is the leading known cause of mental retardation in the nation's children?
A) cystic fibrosis (CF)
B) fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
C) vascular congenital syndrome (VCS)
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the leading known cause of mental retardation in the nation's children. It is caused by the mother consuming alcohol during pregnancy, which can result in a range of physical and cognitive disabilities in the child. Cystic fibrosis (CF) and vascular congenital syndrome (VCS) are not known to be causes of mental retardation.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?
A) Poor children are more inclined to have developmental delays and behavioral and disciplinary problems than other children.
B) 75% of all children in mother-only families fall below the poverty line.
C) It is a myth that children in poverty are more likely to experience adversity.
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

There is significant evidence to support the statement that poor children are more likely to have developmental delays and behavioral and disciplinary problems than other children. This is because poverty is associated with difficult living conditions, inadequate access to resources, and high levels of stress and adversity, which can all have negative impacts on child development.

Option B is incorrect. While it is true that poverty rates are higher in mother-only families, not all of these families fall below the poverty line.

Option C is false. There is overwhelming evidence that poverty and adversity are strongly linked, and that children in poverty are more likely to experience a range of challenges and difficulties that can have long-term consequences for their health and well-being.

Question 12

Fundamental adaptive coping systems are
A) the ecological systems that surround children - family, peer groups, schools, communities and societies
B) health clinics, psychological organizations, and mental hospitals
C) internal coping mechanisms that children develop during early and middle childhood
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Fundamental adaptive coping systems refer to the ecological systems surrounding children, such as family, peer groups, schools, communities, and societies, which play a crucial role in their development and ability to cope with challenges.

Question 13

When helping young children deal with death, professionals who have strong religious beliefs and can share them with children are the most helpful.

Accepted Answer

Professionals who have strong religious beliefs should avoid imposing their beliefs on children while helping them deal with death. It is important to respect the family's beliefs and culture while providing support and comfort to the children. A neutral and empathetic approach is most effective in helping young children cope with death.

Question 14

Children who demonstrate patterns of resilience are alike, and they have the capacity to be resilient in every circumstance.

Accepted Answer

While some children may have a predisposition to being resilient, the capacity for resilience can also be influenced and developed by factors such as environment, relationships, and experiences. Therefore, children who demonstrate patterns of resilience may not necessarily be resilient in every circumstance.

Question 15

Generic risk factors include
A) earthquakes, such as the one in Haiti
B) gender differences that remain unresolved after early childhood
C) parental mental health or adjustment problems
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Generic risk factors include factors that can be present in any population, such as parental mental health or adjustment problems. A and B are specific examples of risk factors and are not generic.

Question 16

Which of the following defines "risk"?
A) an elevated possibility of an undesirable outcome
B) the development of adjustment problems
C) protective factors that buffer adversity
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Risk refers to an elevated possibility of an undesirable outcome, such as negative health outcomes, social or emotional difficulties, or poor academic achievement. Option B refers to the consequences of risk, not risk itself, and option C refers to protective factors that mitigate risk.

Question 17

Human created social traumas that stress children include
A) anxiety and unpredictability
B) lack of impulse control
C) rape, robbery, and assault in neighborhoods
D) cartoons on T.V.
E) hurricanes and tornadoes

Accepted Answer

Human-created social traumas that stress children include events such as rape, robbery, and assault in neighborhoods. These are direct actions by individuals that can create an environment of fear and trauma for children.

Question 18

Conditions in the womb can affect an individual even into adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that conditions in the womb, such as maternal stress, malnutrition, and exposure to toxins, can impact an individual's health and development even into adulthood. These factors may increase the risk of chronic diseases, such as obesity and cardiovascular disease, later in life. Additionally, epigenetic changes caused by these conditions can alter gene expression and contribute to long-term health effects.

Question 19

The "ordinary magic" that University of Minnesota researcher Ann Masten describes is the traits inherited by some children to deal with stress and adversity.

Accepted Answer

"Ordinary magic" refers to the common, everyday processes and resources that enable children to be resilient in the face of stress and adversity, not specific traits inherited by some children. It emphasizes the role of supportive relationships, skills, and positive experiences accessible to all children.

Question 20

Kevin has just returned from a graveside ceremony for his grandfather and asks his mother why grandpa didn't come to the party since all the relatives are there except him. How old do you think Kevin is?
A) 1 year old
B) 3 years old
C) 8 years old
D) 12 years old

Accepted Answer

A one-year-old or even a three-year-old would not likely have the understanding and language skills to ask such a question. A twelve-year-old would likely have a better understanding of death and funeral customs and would not ask why a deceased person did not attend a party. An eight-year-old is old enough to understand the concept of death but may not fully grasp all the social customs surrounding funerals and may wonder why their grandpa, whom they know has recently passed away, did not attend a family gathering.

Quiz 6: Building Resilience in Children

The most important factor in predicting whether a child will recover from risk factors is

The most damaging thing about children living in abusive homes is

Which of the following is true about young children who care for themselves before and after school?

Resilience is defined as

"Stressors" include

How many children are estimated to live in poverty and extreme poverty in the U.S.?

Which of the following diseases now affects as many as 4.8 million children in the United States?

Which of the following is a myth about how most children view their parents' divorce?

How old are children when they first begin to manifest stress in reaction to the death of a significant other?

Which of the following is the leading known cause of mental retardation in the nation's children?

Which of the following statements is true?

Fundamental adaptive coping systems are

When helping young children deal with death, professionals who have strong religious beliefs and can share them with children are the most helpful.

Children who demonstrate patterns of resilience are alike, and they have the capacity to be resilient in every circumstance.

Generic risk factors include

Which of the following defines "risk"?

Human created social traumas that stress children include

Conditions in the womb can affect an individual even into adulthood.

The "ordinary magic" that University of Minnesota researcher Ann Masten describes is the traits inherited by some children to deal with stress and adversity.

Kevin has just returned from a graveside ceremony for his grandfather and asks his mother why grandpa didn't come to the party since all the relatives are there except him. How old do you think Kevin is?