Exam Preview for 31716: Growing Human(E) Beings

Growing Human(E) Beings - A Job of Superheroes!, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association

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1. A challenging behavior (fight, flight, freeze) is communicating which of the following? Gain something or someone Avoid something or someone Express a sensation or emotion All of the above
2. A trauma trigger/behavior (fight, flight, freeze) is communicating which of the following? To get attention To be left alone I am scared or feel unsafe I am spoiled
3. Which of the following describes a child in the reptile brain? The child is participating in activities The child appears frozen or without words The child is responsive to your words The child can think of choices
4. Which of the following strategies should be used when a child is in the reptile brain? Ignore the child Correct the child's actions Use stern tones Get down to child's level to appear less threatening or intimidating
5. Which of the following describes a child in the mammal brain? The child has a story filled with how they were wronged and the other is wrong The child is not responsive to redirection The child is destroying property The child can think of choices
6. Which of the following strategies should be used when a child is in the mammal brain? Re-engage, re-direct and prompt them back to the activity Ignore the child until they are finished with their dysregulated behavior Use calming areas or activities that will support optimal regulation Guide to a solution when emotions are intense
7. Which of the following describes a child in the CEO/Boss brain? The child is hiding, avoiding, or escaping a situation The child has the capacity to see or hear the other sides of a problem The child is crying or yelling or shutting down while talking The child appears frozen or without words
8. Which of the following is a sign the child is in or ready to access the CEO brain? Child appears calm and are more responsive to help from you Child’s body is tense and rigid Child is hurting themself, others or property Child is crying or shut down
9. Which of the following strategies should be used when a child is in the CEO/Boss brain? Reminder of expectations and rules Use few words of direction and correction Minimize the child's feelings (ex: that is silly, you are so dramatic) Ignore the child
10. Which of the following was listed as a key strategy to use with children? Teaching math and literacy Reading books every day Attuned and responsive relationships Keeping the class on a strict schedule