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Empowering Futures And Cultivating Self-Determination In Children Podcast

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1.  Self-determination theory explains that: People do better when they feel they are in control of their lives. Human beings have three basic psychological needs: competence, autonomy, and relatedness. People want to make their own choices for a satisfying life. All of the above

2.  What is NOT an outcome of self-determination training? Increased motivation Increased self-awareness Increased behavior challenges Improved post-school outcomes

3.  We can recognize learned helplessness when we see a child that is: Confident in their actions Waiting for others to begin an activity Eager to pick a goal or activity Able to handle problems as they arise

4.  When a child has difficulty making choices, which of the following approaches may help? Ask parent to indicate child's preferences. Practitioner can make choice for the child. Ask child's classmate to make a choice for them. Provide 2-3 choices to the child

5.  Which of the following is an effective method for incorporating self-determination into pediatric practice? Providing child with a handout to be filled out regarding their goal Selecting a goal that the practitioner believes is important for the child Asking child to choose the goal and monitoring tool they prefer Asking teacher and parent to select tools they think will help the child succeed