One of the Main Obstacles in Implementing the Infant Health

question 8

Multiple Choice

One of the main obstacles in implementing the Infant Health and Development Program (IHDP) , that likely reduced its effectiveness, was...

• A)that African American participants were disproportionately from low-income families.
• B)that many mothers offered the free services did not participate in the program.
• C)that parents could not find reliable transportation to the services that were offered
• D)that most of the children were low birth weight and had other medical problems affecting their cognitive and motor development.

Comprehend the role of unconditional positive regard in psychological development and therapy.

Recognize the impact of conditions of worth on self-concept and behavior.

Analyze the role of parental behavior in shaping a child's self-concept and emotional security.

Understand how self-concept and the ideal self can be assessed and their relevance in therapy.

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Definitions:

Programmed Learning

An educational technique involving self-teaching with the use of specially prepared instructional materials and a step-by-step sequence that allows for self-paced learning.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the repetition of desired behaviors and discouraging those that are undesirable.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic process intended to reduce a person’s fear or anxiety towards a particular object or situation by gradually increasing exposure while using relaxation techniques.

Hyperactive Children

Children who display excessively high levels of activity, often impulsive and with difficulty maintaining attention.