24/7 Dad PM Survey

This survey is part of the 24/7 Dad PM curriculum published by the National Fatherhood Initiative. Copyright National Fatherhood Initiative.

You are asked complete this Survey at the beginning of the 12-session series and again at the end of the last Session. Successful completion of 24/7 Dad is based on attendance and participation, not by quiz or survey scores. This survey is used to measure how much the students learned collectively by comparing the pre and post class scores to assess the curriculum and the Facilitator.

Please answer all questions. If you can narrow the choices down to two then guess. Otherwise choose “I’m not sure.” The Survey will remain open until you submit it or after 60 minutes it will auto submit and close.

Welcome to your 24/7 Dad PM Survey

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The 24/7 Dad has which of the five following charactersitics:

a. Self-awareness, Physical Strength, Mental Strength, Parenting Skills, and Relationship Skills

b. Self-Awareness, Physical Strength, Caring for Self, Fathering Skills, and Relationship skills

c. Self-Awareness, Caring for Self, Parenting Skills, Fathering Skills, and Relationship Skills

d. Caring for Self, Physical Strength, Mental Strength, Relationship Skills, and Money Skills

e. I’m not sure

The 24/7 Dad knows that discipline means to teach and guide and that it is necessary at times to use threats or harshness with children.

a. True

b. False

c. I’m not sure

Which statement is true?

a. The brains of males and females are different. That’s the only reason why men and women are different.

b. The brains of males and females are the same. The only reason boys and girls are different is because we teach them to be different.

c. The brains and of males and females are different. That fact and the way we teach boys to be different from girls is why boys and girls are different.

d. I’m not sure.

The correct steps to become a Dad are:

a. Boy to Man to Father

b. Boy to Elementary School to High School to College to Father

c. Boy to School to Job to Husband to Father

d. Boy to Man to Husband to Father

e. Boy to Job to Father

f. I’m not sure

What is the best meaning of anger?

a. Anger happens when something bad happens to you.

b. Anger causes people to become violent.

c. Anger happens when someone buries past hurt.

d. Anger happens when someone is mean to another person.

e. I’m not sure

A good way to model anger for your children is:

a. Hit a punching bag or pillow

b. Keep it inside

c. Burn off anger energy

d. Show your anger in words

e. Both a and b

f. Both c and d

g. I’m not sure

What is the difference between self-concept and self-esteem?

a. Self-concept is the way we feel about ourself. Self-esteem is the way others see us.

b. Self-esteem is the way we feel about ourself. Self-concept is the way others see us.

c. Self-esteem is the way we feel about ourself. Self-concept is made up of the thoughts we have of ourself.

d. There is no difference between self-concept and self-esteem.

e. I’m not sure.

Which of the tips below is not a way to build self-worth?

a. Praise for Being

b. Praise for the Little Things

c. Positive Reminders

d. Gentle Touch

e. Helping Others

f. I’m not sure

Which statement best defines what feeling close to a family leads to?

a. Family members feel they belong to something larger than themselves and that they have meaning in life.

b. Family members feel okay touching each other (hugs, kisses, etc.).

c. Family members feel they can share things with each other without those things being shared outside the family.

d. Family members feel they can make choices in their best interest.

e. I’m not sure.

10.

The best ways to build family closeness include:

a. Stick to family rules, children listen to Dad and Mom, and watch TV together

b. Children work out their problems, use gentle touch, and do chores

c. Take vacations, work out together, and don’t yell

d. Listen well, strike bargains, and respect each other

e. I’m not sure

11.

Sexual self-worth refers to a man’s:

a. View of how good he is in bed

b. Thoughts and feelings about himself as a sexual human being

c. Desire to get close to someone he sleeps with

d. Feeling about how often he can have sex and enjoy it

e. I’m not sure

1 out of 2

12.

A man does not have to protect himself and others from STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) to have good sexual self-worth.

a. True. He only needs to protect himself, not his partner.

b. False

13.

Which statement is true about the healthy or good use of power and control?

a. It means you don’t steal someone else’s power and control from them.

b. You don’t hit or yell at someone to control them.

c. You give your power and control to someone else.

d. It helps someone else use or keep power and control over what they do with their lives.

e. Both a and d

f. I’m not sure

14.

Ways to reduce power struggles include:

a. Think Win-Win and Be Patient

b. Be Patient and Give In, Give Up

C. Put First Things First and Be Proactive

d. a and b

e. a and c

f. I’m not sure

15.

Competitive fathering is when:

a. Dads encourage their children to never be satisfied with success.

b. Dads encourage their children to try their best and take pride in their success.

c. Dads encourage their children to do what’s best for the child.

d. Dads tell children what to do.

e. I’m not sure

16.

Living “vicariously” through your children means:

a. The outcome is more important than the effort.

b. “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.”

c. You treat their life as if it were your own.

d. All the above.

e. None of the above.

f. I’m not sure.

17.

What is the difference between criticism and confrontation?

a. Criticism tells a person what to do; confrontation points out weaknesses.

b. Confrontation leaves a person knowing they’ve done something hurtful; criticism leaves a person feeling badly about him or herself.

c. Confrontation tears a person down; criticism helps the person do what is expected.

d. Criticism helps a person see what they’re doing wrong; confrontation builds a person up.

e. I’m not sure.

18.

An important step in negotiating (striking a deal) with your children is to figure out who caused the problem.

a. True. It is the first step.

b. False. That is a step in problem solving.

c. It depends. If someone other than you or your children caused the problem, this step doesn’t apply.

d. I’m not sure.

19.

Reverse psychology is a way to help children cooperate by:

a. Saying what you want

b. Saying what you want with consequences

c. Saying the opposite of what you want

d. I’m not sure

20.

The idea behind the “fooler approach” is to:

a. Poke fun at other kids in a kind, joking way.

b. Find humor in the ways other kids do things.

c. Make other kids look like fools so your kid looks better.

d. Confuse kids into doing the right thing.

e. I’m not sure

21.

Select the best response about alcohol.

a. Alcoholism can be inherited.

b. Alcoholism can be cured.

c. It’s okay for a woman to drink a little when she is pregnant.

d. All the above

22.

Which of the tips below are healthy ways to reduce stress at work?

a. Work out, drink a few beers, and go to a movie

b. Spend time with friends, work out, and get rid of clutter

c. Leave work at work, volunteer to help others, and hit an object instead of a person

d. Find a hobby, work out, and get enough sleep

e. b and c

f. b and d

g. I’m not sure

2 out of 2