ABSC 160 Exam 4 Questions and Answers 100% Correct(GRADED A+)

Unstructured activities - ANSWER--not directed by an adult -free time -ex. playing on a playgorund Benefits of unstructured activities - ANSWER--promotes creativity -imagination -problem solving -social skills -autonomy -separate identify from parents Limitations of unstructured activities - ANSWER--to much unsupervised time may lead to problem behaviors -ex. criminal behavior, sexuality, drug us maximize unstructured benefits - ANSWER--age appropriate balance of freedom and structured time Structured activities - ANSWER--taught or directed by knowledgeable adults -classes: music, gymnastics, dance, soccer Benefits of structured activities - ANSWER--opportunities for achievement -socialization with peers and adults -excitement shared with a group -decrease substance abuse Limitations of structured activities - ANSWER--depending on activity, there may be risks -often do not achieve benefits of unstructured activities Maximize structured activities - ANSWER--schedule carefully -between 3 to 6 PM Statistics about how often children participate in structured and unstructured activities - ANSWER--graph on computer Quality of relationship between teens and non-parental adults - ANSWER--children are more likely to have a natural mentor than a formal mentor -non-parental adults provide a unique context for development because they represent an adult point of view but are often less judgmental than their parents -coaches, teachers, role models, companion Mentor - ANSWER--a trusting relationship between a young person and a non-parental adult who provides guidance intended to promote positive development Natural Mentor - ANSWER--a mentoring relationship between and adult and child that develops spontaneously rather than through a formal program