Module 18

Behavioral Problems

Task
Hopefully, you took in as much of the information in this module
as possible. To find out how well you have done, complete the
following worksheet.

We recommend that you allocate at least 30 minutes

to this worksheet.

SELF-MARKING

At the end of the worksheet is a convenient answers/feedback

and advice section to allow you to see how well you have done.

YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RETURN THIS WORKSHEET

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 Activity #1 10 minutes

Fill in the Blanks

1. Two of the most challenging phases a child will go through with regards to behavior are

____________________________________ and___________________________________.

2. A sign of a serious behavioral issue is when a child acts out or exhibits bad behavior for

several _____________________ at a time.

3. Serious behavioral issues are sometimes referred to as a ____________________

___________________.

Write or type your answers here

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 Activity #2 10 minutes

True or False

1. All children have behavioral issues at some point in time.

2. The behavior of a child, if severe, can have lasting implications on their development
and ability to lead a normal, productive life.

3. One such cause of conduct disorder may be a history of being bullied or abused
at school or in the home.

4. If behavioral issues persist or become worse over time, there are resources in the
community that can help the child and his or her family.

5. Most people with behavioral issues struggle with their academics.

Write or type your answers here

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 Activity #3 10 minutes

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might be available to help you and your family better cope in the home? At school? In the
community? Where can you turn for additional support and help during this challenging time?

Write or type your answer here

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 Answers/feedback and advice section
Use this section to check your answers and see how well you have done
You are not required to return this worksheet

Activity #1

Advice and Feedback

1. Toddlerhood; Adolescence

2. Months

3. Conduct Disorder

Activity #2

Advice and Feedback

1. True

2. True

3. True

4. True

5. True

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 Activity #3

Advice and Feedback

Refer to the module to compare your answers with the relevant sections.

SUMMARY

“ Now that you have studied this Module, it is time to decide if you feel you are
ready to move on. Even if you struggled only slightly in this module, make sure
you take the time to read through the material one more time.
“

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