A generalized, vague feeling of unease that cannot be traced to a specific experience or source is called a(n)
a. anxiety.
b. stressor.
c. psychotic episode.
d. phobia.
Question 2An intense and irrational fear that stems directly from a specific experience is termed a(n)
a. anxiety.
b. stressor.
c. psychotic episode.
d. phobia.
Question 3When someone close to the preschool-age child (a parent, grandparent, friend) has died, the child will
a. be indifferent to the death because of a lack of understanding.
b. be somber and respectful because that is how one should react to death.
c. will go through a process of grief, although the way in which it is expressed will vary from child to child.
d. go on as though nothing happened.
Question 4Childrens lack of understanding that death cannot be reversed by magic, medicine, or other means is a misunderstanding of
a. inevitability.
b. causality.
c. finality.
d. irreversibility.
Question 5Young childrens understanding of death primarily is a function of their
a. stage of cognitive development.
b. experiences.
c. emotional development.
d. parents child-rearing style.
Question 6If you report suspected child abuse or neglect and, after extensive investigation, it is determined that there is no cause for concern, you
a. are legally protected from liability and cannot be sued for making a false accusation.
b. could be sued for making a false accusation.
c. will probably lose your job.
d. cannot be sure what the consequences will be for you.
Question 7If you, as a teacher of young children, strongly suspect child abuse or neglect, you
a. should continue to observe the child for a while to determine whether you may be right.
b. talk to the parents to encourage them to change their behavior.
c. have an ethical and legal responsibility to report your suspicions to an appropriate child welfare agency.
d. should not do anything because child abuse or neglect needs to be diagnosed by a professional who is specially trained in dealing with such cases.