Question

question 16

when a child is consistently late for snacks, the most appropriate guidance technique is ______.

• to ignore
• a time out
• active listening
• natural consequences

Explanation:

Analyze the scenario and guidance techniques

The scenario describes a child who is consistently late for snacks.

• "To ignore" is ineffective because it does not address the behavior or help the child understand the schedule.
• "A time out" is a punitive measure that is not logically related to missing snack time.
• "Active listening" is a communication tool to understand feelings but does not directly address the routine behavior of being late.
• "Natural consequences" means letting the natural outcome of an action occur without adult intervention. If a child is late for snacks, the natural consequence is that the food is gone or snack time has ended, which teaches the child the importance of timing.

Determine the most appropriate technique

Allowing the natural consequence (missing the snack or having less time to eat) is the most direct, logical, and appropriate guidance technique to help the child learn responsibility.

Answer:

• to ignore
• a time out
• active listening
• natural consequences (Correct answer)