SOS Methods Knowledge Check

1. What best describes "active ignoring" in the SOS approach?

Deliberately withdrawing your attention from minor misbehavior like whining or mild tantrums Sending the child to a quiet room until they calm down Pretending you did not hear a dangerous or aggressive act Explaining calmly why the behavior bothers you

2. Which statement is an example of Grandma's Rule?

"When you finish your homework, then you may watch your show." "If you don't clean your room, you'll lose your allowance." "Stop whining right now or you're going to time-out." "I'll buy you a treat if you behave at the store."

3. What is the main purpose of time-out?

To briefly remove the child from attention and rewards so a misbehavior is not reinforced To give the parent time to think of a fair punishment To make the child feel ashamed enough to apologize To physically confine the child for a long period as a serious penalty

4. Which of these is a common time-out MISTAKE that SOS warns against?

Talking with or arguing with the child during time-out Staying calm and using few words Using a boring, safe spot with no toys Ending time-out after a brief, set period

5. In the ABC model of emotions, what do the letters stand for?

Activating event, Beliefs (self-talk), and emotional Consequences Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence in behavior tracking Attention, Boundaries, and Calm as parenting steps Anger, Blame, and Coping as stages of upset

6. What is the difference between a logical and a natural consequence?

A logical consequence is arranged by an adult and related to the misbehavior; a natural consequence follows automatically without adult action A logical consequence happens on its own; a natural consequence is planned by the parent They are the same thing described with two different words A logical consequence is always a reward; a natural consequence is always a punishment

7. How does praise (positive reinforcement) differ from bribery?

Praise rewards good behavior after it happens; a bribe offers a reward up front to stop misbehavior already underway Praise and bribery are identical, just with different names Praise always involves money, while bribery uses only words Bribery strengthens good behavior, while praise weakens it

8. What is the behavior penalty in the SOS approach?

Removing a privilege or reward the child already has as a consequence for misbehavior Adding an extra chore the child has never done before Giving the child a stern warning without any follow-through Praising a sibling to motivate the misbehaving child

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