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

Accepted Answer

Instrumental aggression is when aggression is used as a means to achieve a goal, in this case, Ryan's goal is to obtain the Legos.

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

Enforcing the solution is the final and crucial step in conflict mediation to ensure that the resolution has been implemented and the children understand the consequences of violating the agreement.

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

Accepted Answer

Victims of bullying may exhibit a range of emotional responses, including crying easily, becoming defensive, and misinterpreting jokes or teasing as aggression. These behaviors are common reactions to the stress and anxiety caused by being bullied.

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

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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

Accepted Answer

Raymond's behavior is an example of hostile aggression, which is characterized by actions that are meant to harm or injure another person emotionally or physically, and in this case, it was meant to harm Marion emotionally.

Question 11

What has occurred when Zach grabs the spinner and Beckie gives way?
A) displacement
B) imitation
C) reinforcement
D) substitution
E) reciprocation

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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

Accepted Answer

The behavior of putting a sign on someone's back without their knowledge, with the intention of causing harm or humiliation, falls under the category of hostile aggression. This type of aggression is characterized by the intent to harm or hurt someone, either physically or emotionally, and is not playful in nature.

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

Accepted Answer

Instrumental aggression is aggression that is committed to achieve a goal, such as gaining possession of a toy. This differs from hostile aggression, which is motivated by a desire to harm someone, and expressive aggression, which is an emotional outburst that is not necessarily tied to a specific goal. Relational aggression involves harming someone's social relationships or reputation, while coercive aggression involves using force or intimidation to control someone's behavior.

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

Accepted Answer

The child is purposefully hurting another child emotionally, showing hostility towards them. This is an example of hostile aggression.

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

Accepted Answer

The teacher believes in the concept of displacement, which means that Sara's anger can be redirected or rechanneled towards a different outlet, such as painting. By painting an "angry picture", Sara can express her emotions in a creative way instead of taking it out on Marta.

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

Accepted Answer

Bullying prevention should be an ongoing conversation throughout the year. It is important to address bullying even if it is not currently happening in the classroom. This approach helps to create a safe school and classroom environment and also helps children to learn the skills they need to prevent bullying before it happens. However, if bullying is seen or heard about in the classroom, it is important to address it immediately.

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

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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

Accepted Answer

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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.

Accepted Answer

Displacement, in psychological terms, refers to the redirection of an impulse (usually aggression) onto a powerless substitute target. In this case, Maddie is redirecting her anger from its original source to a stuffed animal, which is a classic example of displacement.

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.

Accepted Answer

Corporal punishment is illegal in some states but legal in others. The other options are not completely accurate. Corporal punishment can involve other forms of physical punishment besides paddling, and there is no evidence to suggest that it is more effective with children who are disciplined that way at home. The effectiveness of corporal punishment as a disciplinary tool is also a matter of debate among experts, so it cannot be definitively stated that it teaches children to follow rules, but only as a last resort.

Quiz 12: Handling Children's Aggressive Behavior

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 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?

What is the last step in conflict mediation?

Which of the following behaviors would be considered aggressive?

Which behavior is NOT fairly characteristic of victims of bullying?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"?

When should adults talk about bullying with children?

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

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?

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

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