Question 1

One area of math in which boys were found to be better at is:

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A)   advanced calculus.
B)   numeracy skills.
C)   visuospatial skills.
D)   computation skills.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Carol Gilligan has criticized Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development because:

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A)   it is based on a male norm that puts abstract principles above relationships.
B)   it does not recognize higher-level moral reasoning in certain cultural groups.
C)   Kohlberg underestimated the contribution of family relationships to moral development.
D)   it places too much emphasis on moral thought and not enough emphasis on moral behavior.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

_____ children give out reinforcements,listen carefully,maintain open lines of communication with peers,are happy,control their negative emotions,act like themselves,show enthusiasm and concern for others,and are self-confident without being conceited.

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A)   Rejected
B)   Controversial
C)   Average
D)   PopularE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Compared to nonaggressive children,which of the following observations is NOT true of aggressive boys searching for clues to determine a peer's intention(s) ?

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A)   They respond more rapidly.
B)   They respond less efficiently.
C)   They respond less reflectively.
D)   They respond more ambiguously.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

In terms of _____ behavior,taking another's perspective improves children's likelihood of understanding and sympathizing with others when they are distressed or in need.

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A)   aggressive
B)   antisocial
C)   atypical
D)   prosocialE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following statements is TRUE of peer groups and peer interactions in middle and late childhood?

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A)   Children in middle and late childhood spend approximately 30 percent of their time with peers.
B)   The size of the peer group decreases with the age of the child.
C)   Children under 12 years of age prefer mixed-sex peer groups to same-sex peer groups.
D)   As children move through middle and late childhood,peer interaction is more closely supervised by adults.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Lawrence Kohlberg studied moral development by:

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A)   identifying the personality type related to high and low self-esteem in children.
B)   presenting children with a series of stories in which characters face moral dilemmas.
C)   observing children interact with each other,when they were in conflict.
D)   interviewing families about how they have taught moral principles to their children.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Children with high self-esteem typically:

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A)   become bullies as they grow up.
B)   are prone to both prosocial and antisocial actions.
C)   tend to be insecurely attached to their parents.
D)   have greater initiative,which produces uniquely positive outcomes.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

All of the following are effective ways to improve relationships among ethnically diverse students,EXCEPT:

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A)   reducing bias.
B)   being a competent cultural mediator.
C)   turning the classroom into a segregated learning experience.
D)   encouraging students to have positive interactions with students from diverse ethnic groups.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Students with _____ for learning may avoid many learning tasks,especially those that are challenging.

Accepted Answer

A)   high self-efficacy
B)   high self-awareness
C)   low self-efficacy
D)   low self-awarenessE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is a key developmental task as children move toward autonomy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Regulating to have complete control over their own lives.
B)   Learning to relate to adults outside the family on a regular basis.
C)   Learning to live with deprivation of privileges.
D)   Exercising supervision and control of younger siblings.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

What is the term for a structured,teacher-centered approach that is oriented toward the goal of maximizing student learning time?

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Question 13

According to Carol Gilligan,Kohlberg's theory puts _____ at the heart of morality.

Accepted Answer

A)   egocentrism
B)   care
C)   benevolence
D)   justiceE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Moral rules are widely accepted,somewhat impersonal,and:

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A)   arbitrary.
B)   obligatory.
C)   only applicable to certain individuals.
D)   subject to change by social consensus.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an argument against state-mandated tests?

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A)   Neglect of students who are gifted
B)   Rote memorization
C)   Teaching to the test
D)   Too much focus on developing the students' thinking skillsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

Identify the psychosocial theorist who proposed that there are eight stages of human development.The fourth stage,industry versus inferiority,appears during middle and late childhood.

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Question 17

Kohlberg emphasized perspective taking and _____ as critical aspects of the social stimulation that challenges children to change their moral reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A)   sibling interaction
B)   peer interaction
C)   parental influence
D)   teacher influenceE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The belief that children should be encouraged to explore their world,and discover knowledge with the guidance and support of teachers is central to the _____ approach to learning.

Accepted Answer

A)   constructivist
B)   social cognitive
C)   direct instruction
D)   collaborativeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

In a national survey of more than 15,000 sixth- through tenth-grade students,nearly _____ students reported experiencing bullying as either a victim or a perpetrator.

Accepted Answer

A)   one of every two
B)   two of every three
C)   one of every three
D)   three of every fourE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

In terms of self-understanding,children in late childhood are more likely than children in early childhood to:

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A)   compare themselves with others.
B)   refrain from social comparison.
C)   use physical characteristics to describe themselves.
D)   use outer states to describe themselves.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 10: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Carol Gilligan has criticized Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development because:

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Kohlberg emphasized perspective taking and _____ as critical aspects of the social stimulation that challenges children to change their moral reasoning.

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Children with high self-esteem typically:

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Which of the following is a key developmental task as children move toward autonomy?

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In terms of self-understanding,children in late childhood are more likely than children in early childhood to:

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_____ children give out reinforcements,listen carefully,maintain open lines of communication with peers,are happy,control their negative emotions,act like themselves,show enthusiasm and concern for others,and are self-confident without being conceited.

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According to Carol Gilligan,Kohlberg's theory puts _____ at the heart of morality.

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In a national survey of more than 15,000 sixth- through tenth-grade students,nearly _____ students reported experiencing bullying as either a victim or a perpetrator.

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All of the following are effective ways to improve relationships among ethnically diverse students,EXCEPT:

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Which of the following is NOT an argument against state-mandated tests?

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Compared to nonaggressive children,which of the following observations is NOT true of aggressive boys searching for clues to determine a peer's intention(s) ?

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Moral rules are widely accepted,somewhat impersonal,and:

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Identify the psychosocial theorist who proposed that there are eight stages of human development.The fourth stage,industry versus inferiority,appears during middle and late childhood.

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Students with _____ for learning may avoid many learning tasks,especially those that are challenging.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE of peer groups and peer interactions in middle and late childhood?

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What is the term for a structured,teacher-centered approach that is oriented toward the goal of maximizing student learning time?

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In terms of _____ behavior,taking another's perspective improves children's likelihood of understanding and sympathizing with others when they are distressed or in need.

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The belief that children should be encouraged to explore their world,and discover knowledge with the guidance and support of teachers is central to the _____ approach to learning.

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One area of math in which boys were found to be better at is:

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Lawrence Kohlberg studied moral development by:

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