Question 1

Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson considered play to be valuable because:

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A)   it helps the child master anxieties and conflicts.
B)   it advances the child's cognitive development.
C)   it helps children satisfy their need for mastery over their environment.
D)   it allows children to interact with their peers.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

When Brianna is upset,her mother facilitates open discussion about why she is upset and helps her figure out how to deal with the negative emotions.Therefore,Brianna's mother takes an _____ approach to parenting.

Accepted Answer

A)   emotion-dismissing
B)   emotion-criticizing
C)   emotion-coaching
D)   emotion-encouragingE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Among the most important aspects of the relationship between parents and children that contribute to children's moral development are relational quality,parental discipline,proactive strategies,and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   religious affiliation
B)   family culture
C)   conversational dialogue
D)   ethnicityE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which theory states that children's gender development occurs through observing and imitating what other people say and do,and through being rewarded and punished for gender-appropriate and gender-inappropriate behavior?

Accepted Answer

The Social...

Question 5

Who among the following is most likely to be rejected by peers on the basis of gender roles?

Accepted Answer

A)   A little girl in boy's clothing
B)   A little boy playing with a doll
C)   A little boy playing with a toy truck
D)   A little girl carrying a baseball mittE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

List four characteristics that are generally associated with the firstborn child.Discuss what accounts for these differences.

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Whether a child has older or younger sib...

Question 7

Which of the following is an effective way of handling a child's misbehavior,according to most child psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mild spanking,calculated not to hurt the child.
B)   Time out,in which the child is removed from a setting that offers positive reinforcement.
C)   Shouting at the child just enough to get the point across.
D)   Instilling rigid household rules and meting out severe corporal punishment if those rules are broken.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

Working-class and low-income families are more likely to practice a(n) _____ parenting style.

Accepted Answer

A)   authoritarian
B)   egalitarian
C)   permissive indulgent
D)   permissive ignoringE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

What are some of the differences between emotion-coaching and emotion-dismissing parents?

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Depending on how they talk with their ch...

Question 10

What is the term for parents who monitor their children's emotions,view their children's negative emotions as opportunities for teaching,and assist children in labeling their emotions?

Accepted Answer

Emotion-co...

Question 11

In Erikson's portrait of early childhood,the young child clearly has begun to develop _____,which is the representation of self,the substance and content of self-conceptions.

Accepted Answer

A)   self-control
B)   self-confidence
C)   self-understanding
D)   self-centerednessE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which parenting style could lead to social incompetence,truancy,and delinquency in children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Authoritarian parenting
B)   Authoritative parenting
C)   Indulgent parenting
D)   Neglectful parentingE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Logan is a warm and loving parent,but he also has high expectations of his kids.As Logan encourages independent and age-appropriate behavior from his children,Baumrind would classify him as a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   authoritarian parent.
B)   authoritative parent.
C)   indulgent parent.
D)   neglectful parent.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

A _____ is a cognitive structure,a network of associations that guides an individual's perceptions.

Accepted Answer

A)   format
B)   schema
C)   subset
D)   systemE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

From about _____,children show autonomous morality.

Accepted Answer

A)   5 to 8 years of age
B)   4 to 7 years of age
C)   10 years of age and older
D)   5 years of age and olderE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The overwhelming majority of children from gay or lesbian families:

Accepted Answer

A)   are also homosexual.
B)   have a heterosexual orientation.
C)   are likely to be bisexual.
D)   grow up confused about their sexual orientation.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Ursula is allowed to set her own schedules for playtime and for studying.Her mother drives her to her ballet classes and soccer practice.However,Ursula needs to keep her grades up and must go to bed early on most weeknights.Ursula's mom is most likely a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   authoritarian parent.
B)   authoritative parent.
C)   indulgent parent.
D)   neglectful parent.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following statements about practice play is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Practice play ceases in elementary school years.
B)   Practice play is primarily confined to infancy.
C)   Practice play occurs when the child transforms the physical environment into a symbol.
D)   Practice play can be engaged in throughout life.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Around the age of _____,children already show a preference to spend time with same-sex playmates.

Accepted Answer

A)   three
B)   one
C)   two
D)   one-and-a-halfE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Because young children are _____,they judge the rightness or goodness of behavior by considering its consequences,not the intentions of the actor.

Accepted Answer

A)   autonomous thinkers
B)   heteronomous moralists
C)   egocentric
D)   moral autonomistsE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 8: Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

A _____ is a cognitive structure,a network of associations that guides an individual's perceptions.

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In Erikson's portrait of early childhood,the young child clearly has begun to develop _____,which is the representation of self,the substance and content of self-conceptions.

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Which of the following statements about practice play is true?

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Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson considered play to be valuable because:

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Ursula is allowed to set her own schedules for playtime and for studying.Her mother drives her to her ballet classes and soccer practice.However,Ursula needs to keep her grades up and must go to bed early on most weeknights.Ursula's mom is most likely a(n) :

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Which theory states that children's gender development occurs through observing and imitating what other people say and do,and through being rewarded and punished for gender-appropriate and gender-inappropriate behavior?

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Working-class and low-income families are more likely to practice a(n) _____ parenting style.

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Which parenting style could lead to social incompetence,truancy,and delinquency in children?

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Because young children are _____,they judge the rightness or goodness of behavior by considering its consequences,not the intentions of the actor.

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Around the age of _____,children already show a preference to spend time with same-sex playmates.

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What is the term for parents who monitor their children's emotions,view their children's negative emotions as opportunities for teaching,and assist children in labeling their emotions?

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Which of the following is an effective way of handling a child's misbehavior,according to most child psychologists?

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Who among the following is most likely to be rejected by peers on the basis of gender roles?

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From about _____,children show autonomous morality.

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What are some of the differences between emotion-coaching and emotion-dismissing parents?

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List four characteristics that are generally associated with the firstborn child.Discuss what accounts for these differences.

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When Brianna is upset,her mother facilitates open discussion about why she is upset and helps her figure out how to deal with the negative emotions.Therefore,Brianna's mother takes an _____ approach to parenting.

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Logan is a warm and loving parent,but he also has high expectations of his kids.As Logan encourages independent and age-appropriate behavior from his children,Baumrind would classify him as a(n) :

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The overwhelming majority of children from gay or lesbian families:

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Among the most important aspects of the relationship between parents and children that contribute to children's moral development are relational quality,parental discipline,proactive strategies,and _____.

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