Level 1 Final Assessment

Question 1 of 40

1. Question

Which statement best describes Experiential Education?

Getting people outside
Learning by reflecting upon an experiences
Collaborating with peers on a project
Going backpacking with a group of friends

Question 2 of 40

2. Question

What’s one way intentionally designing an EE experience can help reduce the number of behavioral and mental health concerns?

You can control the amount of stress the students' experience.
You can tire students out with extreme physical activity.
Sometimes, the natural environment isn’t good for people.
Building extreme activities that generate fear is good for students.

Question 3 of 40

3. Question

What’s a key aspect of creating a positive group culture and reducing mental and behavioral health concerns?

Foster a caring environment.
Only recruit like-minded people on the course.
Punishing students for mistakes.
Focus solely on achieving programmatic and student goals.

Question 4 of 40

4. Question

Which of the following is an example of using positive reinforcement?

Verbally praising for completing a task.
Giving the students a verbal scolding for breaking the rules.
Taking the students' “free time” away.
Taking away a group chore because of good behavior.

Question 5 of 40

5. Question

Because adolescents are going through a time of self-discovery, what is one key component of working with this population?

Shower them with praise
Give them some autonomy
Provide adequate time for reflection
All of these strategies are important

Question 6 of 40

6. Question

Which of the following tools is effective for creating investment and establishing norms and expectations for your groups?

Ecological Systems Theory
Deescalation
Full Value Contract
Strengths-Based Approach

Question 7 of 40

7. Question

Which of the following people would be said to be in an individual’s microsystem?

Mother and sister
Teacher and friend from school
Governor of where the person lives
Parent's Boss

Question 8 of 40

8. Question

Sort the components of a person’s Ecological System in order from MOST influential to LEAST influential

Chronosystem
Microsystem
Exosystem
Macrosystem
Mesosystem

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Question 9 of 40

9. Question

Which of the following is true about youth at risk?

They choose to be the way they are
They are doomed to fail
They want to drop out of high school
EE programs can really make a lasting difference

Question 10 of 40

10. Question

Which of the following is an example of applying a natural consequence?

Making a student give 3 compliments after insulting a student
Making a student do 10 pushups for swearing
If the students sleep in too late, they have to hike into the night
Taking away free time because the group didn’t hike enough miles

Question 11 of 40

11. Question

Which of the following is essential when using natural or logical consequences?

Make sure the student knows why the behavior wasn’t appropriate
Make sure the student knows punishment is coming
Make sure the whole group knows why they are being punished
None of these

Question 12 of 40

12. Question

Which of the following is essential to consider when in a de-escalation situation?

Exhibit calm behavior
Shout so the person can hear you
Stand very close to the agitated individual
Call the group over so they can witness the event

Question 13 of 40

13. Question

How would Conscious Discipline suggest the best time to teach a student more desirable ways to behave or pro-social behavior?

During a de-escalation event.
After they’ve had a few minutes to calm down.
A few weeks after a de-escalation event.
The last day of the course.

Question 14 of 40

14. Question

Which of the following is NOT an important consideration when de-escalating a student?

Focus on how they’re feeling
Develop a plan.
Always have an exit strategy.
Be nonjudgemental.
Use physical force to restrain the student.

Question 15 of 40

15. Question

For which of the following situations would you use a behavioral contract?

Bullying
To set goals for pro-social development
Swearing
All of these

Question 16 of 40

16. Question

Which technique is critical for establishing rapport with students and ensuring you’re not just focusing on what you think they need to improve?

Motivational Interviewing
Strengths-Based Approach
Ecological Systems Theory
Logical Consequences

Question 17 of 40

17. Question

Which of the following should NOT be included in a behavioral contract or success plan?

List of grievances of staff
Consequences/rewards
Record keeping system (check-in schedule)
Signatures

Question 18 of 40

18. Question

What is the main premise of the theory of reasoned action?

People make decisions based on their emotions and feelings.
People are largely influenced by their social environment.
People make rational decisions based on their attitudes and beliefs.
People make decisions based on their past experiences.

Question 19 of 40

19. Question

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate response to rule violation?

Course expulsion
Motivational Interviewing
Collaborate and Proactive Solutions
Embarrassing the student in front of peers

Question 20 of 40

20. Question

According the Conscious Discipline Model, which part of the brain is responsible for cognitive behavioral learning?

Upper Brain (high executive function)
Lower Part (Fight or Flight response)

Question 21 of 40

21. Question

How would you best describe the precontemplation stage of the Stages of Change Model?

A stage where individuals are not yet considering changing their behavior.
A stage where individuals are actively trying to change their behavior.
A stage where individuals are considering the benefits of changing their behavior.
A stage where individuals are experimenting with different behavior changes.

Question 22 of 40

22. Question

If you focus on an individual’s positive attributes before teaching them more pro-social behavior, you’re probably using which technique?

Reinforcement Theory
Strengths-Based Approach
Logical Consequences
Behavioral Contract

Question 23 of 40

23. Question

What is one effective strategy for working with students who have ADHD?

Providing extended breaks during lesson time.
Encouraging the student to sit still for extended periods of time.
Criticizing the student's behavior in front of their groupmates.
Limiting the student's access to learning resources.

Question 24 of 40

24. Question

Which of the following is an excellent way to start a reflective statement?

So, what I think you’re saying…
Let me be clear….
You make me….
Here’s what you should do….

Question 25 of 40

25. Question

Which best describes the concept of “locus of control”?

The degree to which an individual believes they can control their own outcomes.
The degree to which an individual's behavior is influenced by their social environment
The degree to which an individual is influenced by their past experiences.
The degree to which an individual is motivated to achieve their goals.

Question 26 of 40

26. Question

Often, behavioral episodes can be decreased by avoiding which foods?

Grains
Sugars
Vegetables
Rice

Question 27 of 40

27. Question

What is the primary goal of Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) when working with students?

To punish students for negative behavior.
To motivate students to work harder.
To establish a plan for resolving conflicts and improving behavior.
To establish clear rules and expectations for classroom behavior.

Question 28 of 40

28. Question

What technique could be implemented when a student lacks life direction and motivation?

Motivational Interviewing
Negative Reinforcement
Positive Reinforcement
Conscious Discipline

Question 29 of 40

29. Question

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

I want to be here for the joy of it
I’m here because my parents made me
I’m here because if I do this course, I also get to go to the beach
I’m don’t really want to be here at all

Question 30 of 40

30. Question

Which of the following might you suspect if a person has been engaging in self-harm?

Suicidal thoughts
Suicidal planning
Depression
Suicidal contemplation

Question 31 of 40

31. Question

Which of the following might be a first step if a student discloses they are thinking about suicide?

Use Motivational Interviewing to assess the situation
Stage a group intervention
Remove them from the course
All of these

Question 32 of 40

32. Question

Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of suicide?

Increased appetite and weight gain.
Loss of interest in social activities.
Improved sleeping patterns.
Improved academic performance.

Question 33 of 40

33. Question

If a student complains of a stomach ache on the first three evenings of a course but has no other signs or symptoms of illness, what might you suspect?

Homesickness
Depression
Anorexia
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 34 of 40

34. Question

All veterans have some sort of PTSD.

True
False

Question 35 of 40

35. Question

Veterans are usually more aggressive than civilians because of their training.

True
False

Question 36 of 40

36. Question

Which of the following are signs you might be working with someone with PTSD?

Depressed
Guilt
Can’t sleep
All of these

Question 37 of 40

37. Question

A person who gets blamed for all the misfortunes of the group is called a __________.

Question 38 of 40

38. Question

Issues of scapegoating often work themselves out without intervention.

True
False

Question 39 of 40

39. Question

What problem might a student be dealing with if they exhibit symptoms such as insomnia, agitation, crying, shaking, and vomiting?

Withdrawal
Eating Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Normal behavior on an EE course

Question 40 of 40

40. Question

Completing this course will allow me to diagnose mental and behavioral health disorders.

True
False