Module 15

The Role of Separation in Child Development

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. The ___________________________________, or collapse, of the family unit can

wreak havoc on the way a child views the world around them.

2. The most detrimental kind of separation or loss in a child’s life is typically marked

by high levels of _____________________________________.

3. _______________________________ conflict, anger, and distrust in such

situations can all have negative effects on the growth and development of a child.

Write or type your answers here

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 Activity #2 10 minutes

True or False

1. The separation or loss of a parent during the first year of life can cause a progression
of dependency needs in a child.

2. Loss and changes in the family unit often disrupt the everyday routine of a child and
can be upsetting and detrimental to healthy development.

3. In infants, it is important to return to their developmental needs shortly after a

separation or loss to minimize the effects of such an incident.

4. Minimizing the effects of separation or loss on a teenager may require extra control
on behalf of the parent.

Write or type your answers here

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 Activity #3 10 minutes

Separation and loss can wreak havoc on the development of a child. Please explain how
loss affects each stage of development and cite specific things parents can do to minimize
the effects of such devastating loss. Please cite specific examples when necessary.

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. Rearrangement

2. Conflict

3. Verbal

Activity #2

Advice and Feedback

1. False

2. True

3. True

4. 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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