If a toddler's core need for "Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt" is unmet, which love language might they focus on in adulthood to feel loved?
A.Acts of Service
B.Words of Affirmation
C.Physical Touch
D.Quality Time
What is A.Acts of Service
According to the "Think-Feel-Act Cycle" from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, what fundamental concept lies at the center, influencing our thoughts, feelings, and actions?
A.Core beliefs
B.Attachment style
C.Internal Narratives
D.Implicit bias
What is A. Core Beliefs?
How do we discipline our children?
what is Discipline should be balanced with love to avoid resentment. It should be a loving instruction rather than a source of anger or harshness.
Proverbs 19:18 says, "Discipline your son, for in that there is hope," while Colossians 3:21 warns against embittering children through excessive harshness. Ephesians 6:4 advises parents to "bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord".
Which of the following is described as a key sign of parental burnout?
A.An increased focus on achieving work-life harmony.
B.Emotional distance from children and feeling ineffective.
C.Setting low expectations for children to avoid disappointment.
D.A desire to spend more quality time with the family.
What is B.Emotional distance from children and feeling ineffective
What does it mean by, Behavior is communication
what is A child's behavior is a way of expressing a need. The goal is to understand the need behind the behavior, not just manage the behavior itself.
How would an individual with an Avoidant attachment style most likely express their love language?
A.Through a balanced and flexible use of all five love languages.
B.Through Words of Affirmation or Quality Time.
C.Through Acts of Service or Gifts.
D.Through intense periods of Physical Touch and Quality Time, followed by withdrawal.
What is C.Through Acts of Service or Gifts.
What are our core beliefs and how do they guide us?
What is the deeply ingrained assumptions about yourself, others, and the world that fundamentally shape your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
The course material describes the biblical concept of parental stewardship as:
A.Caring for something entrusted to you that does not ultimately belong to you.
B.Passively observing a child's development without interference.
C.Establishing strict rules and authority in the home.
D.Exercising control to ensure children follow a righteous path.
What is A.Caring for something entrusted to you that does not ultimately belong to you.
How does the source material differentiate toxic stress from positive stress?
A.Toxic stress is any stress that makes a child cry, while positive stress does not.
B.Toxic stress is prolonged and occurs without buffering support, while positive stress helps build resilience.
C.Positive stress is only experienced by adults, while toxic stress only affects children.
D.Positive stress comes from achievement, while toxic stress comes from relationships.
What is B.Toxic stress is prolonged and occurs without buffering support, while positive stress helps build resilience.
In the "Circle of Security" framework, what does it mean for a caregiver to be "Wiser"?
A.Always being physically bigger and stronger than the child.
B.Understanding a child's underlying needs and reading their cues.
C.Having superior intellectual knowledge compared to the child.
D.Responding with compassion and empathy in all situations.
What is B.Understanding a child's underlying needs and reading their cues.
Which adult attachment style is described as stemming from inconsistent or frightening caregiving, resulting in a contradictory blend of seeking closeness and fear in relationships?
A.Anxious attachment
B.Disorganized attachment
C.Secure attachment
D.Avoidant attachment
What is B. Disorganized Attachment?
Share an experience from your childhood and how your caregiver impacted how what you believe about love today.
personal answer
The story of Martha and Mary is used to illustrate the concept of "Presence over Pressure." What was Martha's primary struggle?
A.She was trying to show off her skills to the other guests.
B.She did not believe what Jesus was teaching.
C.She was anxious and distracted by the tasks of serving.
D.She was resentful that Mary was not helping with physical labor
What is C.She was anxious and distracted by the tasks of serving.
Which of the "4 horsemen" of communication is described as the most destructive and likely to predict divorce?
A.Contempt
B.Criticism
C.Defensiveness
D.Stonewalling
What is A.Contempt?
Am I a good enough parent?"
what is Perfect parenting doesn't exist; striving to be "good enough" and attuned to your child's needs is the goal.
What is the relationship between co-regulation and self-regulation in a child's development?
A.Self-regulation and co-regulation are independent skills that develop at the same time.
B.Self-regulation is an innate ability that is replaced by co-regulation as a child grows.
C.Co-regulation is only necessary for children who have experienced trauma.
D.A child must first be co-regulated by a caregiver before they can learn to self-regulate.
What is D.A child must first be co-regulated by a caregiver before they can learn to self-regulate.
Is it possible to be too negative?
what is yes, negative emotions are often a sign of "stinkin' thinkin'," or negative thought patterns. Learning to recognize these thoughts and the physical sensations they cause, such as a racing heart, is the first step to managing them. Consciously choosing a more positive and accurate way of thinking can lead to a more peaceful emotional state.
Where can parents find guidance for the challenges of parenting?
The Bible is presented as the primary guidebook. Parents are also encouraged to develop a fervent prayer life, seeking God's help and wisdom daily, and to involve their children in a supportive church community (Hebrews 10:25). Resources from ministries like GotQuestions.org and Christian Parenting can also provide practical advice rooted in biblical principles
What is a potential neurodevelopmental consequence for a child in the "emotional womb" whose mother is experiencing depression?
A.Accelerated growth and larger head circumference at birth.
B.Differences in brain areas that regulate emotion due to high cortisol exposure.
C.A reduced capacity for brain plasticity after birth.
D.A stronger immune system developed to cope with stress hormones.
What is B.Differences in brain areas that regulate emotion due to high cortisol exposure.
How can past experiences affect current parenting?"
personal answer
According to Erikson's theory on adolescent development, what is the likely outcome for a teen who is not allowed to explore different roles and activities?
A.Autonomy versus shame
B.Role confusion
C.Trust vs. mistrust
D.Initiative versus guilt
What is B.Role Confusion?
How do our thoughts and feelings influence our actions?
what is Our thoughts act as a trigger for our emotions, which then motivates our actions.
Q: How important is a parent's personal example in biblical parenting?
what is Modeling a genuine faith is crucial, as "more is caught than taught". Children often learn more by observing their parents' relationship with God, their actions, and how they handle life's challenges, rather than just by instruction.
According to the discussion on intergenerational trauma, what is primarily transmitted from one generation to the next?
A.A genetic predisposition to avoid difficult situations.
B.The specific, detailed memories of the traumatic events.
C.The physiological responses associated with traumatic experiences.
D.Learned communication styles like assertiveness.
What is C.The physiological responses associated with traumatic experiences.
what does it mean by discipline is to teach?
what is Discipline's root meaning is "to teach," not to punish. The goal is to teach children to manage their emotions by responding to the need behind the misbehavior, which builds connection and long-term security.