Question 1

First-born children score higher on intelligence tests than later-born children.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Whenever Roger says "please," his father gives Roger what he asks for. This in turn increases Roger's use of the word "please." Giving in to Roger's requests appears to be a form of ​

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforcement.
B)  punishment.
C)  counterimitation.
D)  inhibition.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Prejudice is best described as

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A)  ​a limitation placed on a person because he or she belongs to some group.
B)  hating yourself because of who you are. ​
C)  a negative view of others based on their group membership. ​
D)  the ability to put yourself into the "shoes" of another person. ​E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The two main dimensions of parental behavior are

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A)  dominance and counterimitation.
B)  counterimitation and warmth.
C)  warmth and control.
D)  control and dominance.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Fugi watches her older sister getting yelled at after she throws an apple across the kitchen. Fugi is now less likely to throw an apple across the kitchen herself. This kind of learning through observation would be best described as ​

Accepted Answer

A)  time-out.
B)  direct instruction.
C)  counterimitation.
D)  a negative reinforcement trap.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Five-year-old Badia's parents are not taking care of his medical needs. Badia is suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  physical abuse.
B)  psychological abuse.
C)  neglect
D)  hostile aggression.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

In which culture would shyness be a predictor of peer popularity?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Israel
B)  ​Canada
C)  ​China
D)  ​Shyness is not valued in any cultureE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

When George gets angry with his children, he cannot control his emotions and he often strikes them, causing bruises and even broken bones. George is guilty of ____ his children.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexually abusing
B)  neglecting
C)  psychologically abusing
D)  physically abusingE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which statement best exemplifies ego resilience? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  "I am a good person."
B)  "Parents should be able to discipline their children any way they see fit."
C)  "Even though I have never been in this situation before, I can handle it."
D)  "It is hard for me to take the point of view of someone who thinks differently than I do."E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

A(n)_______________ family minimally consists of a biological parent, a child, and a step-parent.

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The answer of A(n)_______________ family minimally consists of a biological...

Question 11

When aggression is unprovoked and appears to be solely done for the purpose of humiliation, harassment, or intimidation, it is best classified as _______________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When aggression is unprovoked and appears to...

Question 12

Which is the most effective way for parents to reduce the negative impact of divorce on a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforce the idea that in life you cannot control what happens to you.
B)  Make sure that only one parent is actively involved with the child's life.
C)  Ask the child to help mediate disputes between you and your ex-spouse.
D)  Don't view the love of your child as a competition between you and your ex-spouse.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

How many of these children would be at risk for child abuse: a step-child, a sick child, and a child with a parent deployed in a combat zone? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  none
B)  one
C)  two
D)  threeE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

When Ki-Jana asks his parents if he can buy a car, his parents say no, but sit down and explain to him the reasoning behind their decision. His parents express affection toward him and tell him that they may consider the matter at some later time. Which parenting style best describes Ki-Jana's parents? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritarian
B)  Permissive
C)  Uninvolved
D)  AuthoritativeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

In which way are adopted children different from children living with their biological parents? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  They have different temperaments.
B)  They have more maladjusted mother-infant attachments.
C)  They are more likely to have problems adjusting to school.
D)  They are delayed in terms of cognitive development.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Mary and Orlaith are high school students. Orlaith gets mostly "A" grades, and Mary gets mostly "B"s. Which of these aspects of their pasts is most likely? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Orlaith watched more Sesame Street than Mary.
B)  Mary watched more television than Orlaith.
C)  Orlaith watched more violent programs than Mary.
D)  Mary watched more Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood than Orlaith.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Because they have a permissive parenting style, you would predict that Alan and Sue's son would ​

Accepted Answer

A)  earn high grades in school.
B)  have limited self-control.
C)  be self-reliant.
D)  have control over his behavior.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Blake is somewhat liked by some of his classmates and somewhat disliked by others. Blake  ​ is probably best described as a(n) ____ child.

Accepted Answer

A)  average
B)  controversial
C)  neglected
D)  rejectedE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

According to the systems view of families, how many of these factors influence a child's development: neighborhood, school, religious organizations, and extended family? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  one
B)  two
C)  three
D)  fourE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

What advice should you give to a parent who is trying to discourage prejudice in his or her child? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​"Simply put your child in contact with individuals from other groups and let things occur on their own"
B)  "Have your child role-play being members of another group" ​
C)  "Work on strengthening your child's feelings toward his or her own group" ​
D)  "Let things alone, as attempts to reduce prejudice almost always result in increased prejudice" ​E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 7: Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

According to the systems view of families, how many of these factors influence a child's development: neighborhood, school, religious organizations, and extended family?

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First-born children score higher on intelligence tests than later-born children.

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Blake is somewhat liked by some of his classmates and somewhat disliked by others. Blake is probably best described as a(n) ____ child.

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Which is the most effective way for parents to reduce the negative impact of divorce on a child?

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Whenever Roger says "please," his father gives Roger what he asks for. This in turn increases Roger's use of the word "please." Giving in to Roger's requests appears to be a form of

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What advice should you give to a parent who is trying to discourage prejudice in his or her child?

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A(n)_______________ family minimally consists of a biological parent, a child, and a step-parent.

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Mary and Orlaith are high school students. Orlaith gets mostly "A" grades, and Mary gets mostly "B"s. Which of these aspects of their pasts is most likely?

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Prejudice is best described as

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In which way are adopted children different from children living with their biological parents?

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The two main dimensions of parental behavior are

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Because they have a permissive parenting style, you would predict that Alan and Sue's son would

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Five-year-old Badia's parents are not taking care of his medical needs. Badia is suffering from

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How many of these children would be at risk for child abuse: a step-child, a sick child, and a child with a parent deployed in a combat zone?

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In which culture would shyness be a predictor of peer popularity?

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When aggression is unprovoked and appears to be solely done for the purpose of humiliation, harassment, or intimidation, it is best classified as _______________ aggression.

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Fugi watches her older sister getting yelled at after she throws an apple across the kitchen. Fugi is now less likely to throw an apple across the kitchen herself. This kind of learning through observation would be best described as

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When George gets angry with his children, he cannot control his emotions and he often strikes them, causing bruises and even broken bones. George is guilty of ____ his children.

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Which statement best exemplifies ego resilience?

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Exam 7: Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

According to the systems view of families, how many of these factors influence a child's development: neighborhood, school, religious organizations, and extended family? ​

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First-born children score higher on intelligence tests than later-born children.

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Blake is somewhat liked by some of his classmates and somewhat disliked by others. Blake ​ is probably best described as a(n) ____ child.

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Which is the most effective way for parents to reduce the negative impact of divorce on a child?

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Whenever Roger says "please," his father gives Roger what he asks for. This in turn increases Roger's use of the word "please." Giving in to Roger's requests appears to be a form of ​

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What advice should you give to a parent who is trying to discourage prejudice in his or her child? ​

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A(n)_______________ family minimally consists of a biological parent, a child, and a step-parent.

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Mary and Orlaith are high school students. Orlaith gets mostly "A" grades, and Mary gets mostly "B"s. Which of these aspects of their pasts is most likely? ​

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In which way are adopted children different from children living with their biological parents? ​

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The two main dimensions of parental behavior are

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Because they have a permissive parenting style, you would predict that Alan and Sue's son would ​

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Five-year-old Badia's parents are not taking care of his medical needs. Badia is suffering from

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In which culture would shyness be a predictor of peer popularity?

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When aggression is unprovoked and appears to be solely done for the purpose of humiliation, harassment, or intimidation, it is best classified as _______________ aggression.

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Fugi watches her older sister getting yelled at after she throws an apple across the kitchen. Fugi is now less likely to throw an apple across the kitchen herself. This kind of learning through observation would be best described as ​

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When George gets angry with his children, he cannot control his emotions and he often strikes them, causing bruises and even broken bones. George is guilty of ____ his children.

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Which statement best exemplifies ego resilience? ​

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Blake is somewhat liked by some of his classmates and somewhat disliked by others. Blake is probably best described as a(n) ____ child.

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Whenever Roger says "please," his father gives Roger what he asks for. This in turn increases Roger's use of the word "please." Giving in to Roger's requests appears to be a form of

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What advice should you give to a parent who is trying to discourage prejudice in his or her child?

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Mary and Orlaith are high school students. Orlaith gets mostly "A" grades, and Mary gets mostly "B"s. Which of these aspects of their pasts is most likely?

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In which way are adopted children different from children living with their biological parents?

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Because they have a permissive parenting style, you would predict that Alan and Sue's son would

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How many of these children would be at risk for child abuse: a step-child, a sick child, and a child with a parent deployed in a combat zone?

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Fugi watches her older sister getting yelled at after she throws an apple across the kitchen. Fugi is now less likely to throw an apple across the kitchen herself. This kind of learning through observation would be best described as

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Which statement best exemplifies ego resilience?

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