Effective Communication Strategies for Children: Evidence-Based Approaches for Clinicians and Families

Course #9221L-


Self-Assessment Questions

    1 . Adults often view children's feelings
    A) as immature and unreasonable.
    B) with empathy.
    C) with happiness and direction.
    D) as appropriate and right.

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    2 . Which of the following is an example of denying children's feelings?
    A) "You seem so sad."
    B) "You seem frustrated."
    C) "You are always complaining."
    D) "This seems tough to you."

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    3 . When we don't empathize with children, it causes
    A) conflict and power struggles.
    B) the child to be responsible.
    C) the child to be happy.
    D) the parent to connect with their child.

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    4 . Empathetic responses make a child feel
    A) angry.
    B) respected and understood.
    C) annoyed.
    D) irresponsible.

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    5 . We can deliver empathy by
    A) using listening sounds.
    B) reflecting feelings.
    C) giving kids their wishes in fantasy.
    D) All of the above

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    6 . Other ways to deliver empathy include
    A) empathetic word and asking them, "How can I help?"
    B) delivering empathy and stating your rule.
    C) nurturing.
    D) All of the above

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    7 . Acknowledging feelings with a word means
    A) saying, "I know how you feel."
    B) speaking softly.
    C) reasoning with the child.
    D) saying, "Oh!," "Mmmm?" or "Really?"

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    8 . It is easier for a child to correct their behavior
    A) when their feelings are denied.
    B) after their therapy session.
    C) during game time.
    D) when their negative feelings are acknowledged.

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    9 . When we accept children's feelings,
    A) the problem stays the child's problem.
    B) it is like an invitation to the child to come up with a solution, just like saying no or denying feelings is an invitation for a power struggle.
    C) this shows respect for the child's feelings.
    D) it opens up the channels of communication.

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    10 . Delivering empathy helps the parent
    A) promote a close and meaningful relationship with their child.
    B) cajole kids into silence.
    C) punish children for their misbehavior.
    D) be disrespectful to their kids.

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    11 . A word to help you reflect your client's feelings would be
    A) annoyed.
    B) anxious.
    C) excited.
    D) All of the above

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    12 . Healthy outlets for children's feelings include
    A) hitting their friends.
    B) acknowledging their feelings with art.
    C) yelling at their parents.
    D) staying home from school.

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    13 . Ways to engage kids' cooperation include
    A) describing the problem with I/you statements.
    B) giving information.
    C) giving choices.
    D) All of the above

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    14 . More communication techniques to help kids listen include
    A) telling them what they have done wrong.
    B) changing if/then to when/then.
    C) not letting them have their TV time.
    D) putting them in time out.

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    15 . Which of the following is an example of descriptive praise?
    A) "Good job."
    B) "Nice work."
    C) "You are the best."
    D) "This worksheet reflects hard work and effort."

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    16 . Evaluative praise
    A) makes children and their parents happy.
    B) motivates children to learn.
    C) creates dependency on the approval of others.
    D) improves children's behavior.

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    17 . To help us look at children positively, we need to
    A) find a positive label for their negative attribute.
    B) give information.
    C) use alternatives to "no."
    D) tell them gently what is wrong with their behavior.

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    18 . A more positive label for "defiant" would be
    A) "mean."
    B) "courageous and bold."
    C) "sweet and kind."
    D) "nice."

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    19 . A more positive label for "can't sit still" would be
    A) "hyper."
    B) "wild."
    C) "energetic."
    D) "cute."

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    20 . What can we praise children about?
    A) Sharing toys
    B) Asking for help
    C) Speaking quietly
    D) All of the above

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    21 . An alternative to criticism that is effective would be to
    A) show them the errors of their ways.
    B) not tell children what they are doing wrong; tell them what they are doing right.
    C) ignore their errors.
    D) tell them, "Don't worry, you will do better next time."

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    22 . Which of the following is an example of a "tootle?"
    A) "Someone was making fun of me at recess, and Sara stood up for me."
    B) "Sara took my pencil."
    C) "Sam did not eat his lunch."
    D) "Max made fun of me."

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    23 . Yoga
    A) is not used with children.
    B) can cause children to lose concentration.
    C) cannot be used in a classroom.
    D) is an excellent way to bring awareness and calm to a child's body.

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