Chapter 12: Complexities of the developing and differing needs of children and young people

1. When making decisions about children who is it important to involve?

  1. Neither the children or their parent or carer
  2. Only the child
  3. Only the parents or carers
  4. Both the child and their parents or carers

Answer: D

2. During childhood and adolescence the young person undergoes:

  1. Little or no emotional growth
  2. Plenty of social maturity but little cognitive development
  3. Exactly the same degree of psychological and social maturity
  4. Significant cognitive, emotional and social growth

Answer: D

3. During infancy the infant:

  1. Learns more skills of instant gratification in preparation for childhood
  2. Starts to move towards independence and is more influenced by peers
  3. Only interacts with parents
  4. Begins the process of emotional regulation and moves away from instant gratification or the desire to experience pleasure or fulfilment without delay

Answer: D

4. During childhood the child:

  1. Is unable to resolve difficulties and challenges
  2. Is unable to self sooth or self distract
  3. Does not need a secure attachment with a significant adult
  4. Begins to negotiate ways to resolve difficulties and overcome challenges

Answer: D

5. If you are concerned that the behaviour of a child or young person places them or others at immediate risk do you inform:

  1. As many people as possible as quickly as possible
  2. Someone trustworthy like a teacher
  3. Nobody until you are sure there is a problem
  4. Social Services or the Police

Answer: D