Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a marked change in emotional development during early childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children can use more terms to describe emotions.
B)  Children can reflect upon their emotions.
C)  Children can deceive others with their emotions.
D)  Children can understand the causes of emotions.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

In general,which of the following best describes birth-order effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their existence is not confirmed by research.
B)  They are most pronounced when there are three or more children in a family.
C)  They are a result of birth order itself and not to differences in interpersonal interactions that result from having multiple children.
D)  They are limited in predicting behavior considering the many other influencing factors.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Katrina becomes extremely upset when her brother tries to change the rules of their game,yelling,"You can't do that! You can't change rules!" Katrina is exhibiting which of the following types of moral reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomous morality
B)  heteronomous morality
C)  peer-negotiated morality
D)  immanent justice moralityE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The term "child maltreatment" includes all but which of the following possibilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical abuse
B)  tough love
C)  child neglect
D)  sexual abuseE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Constructive play:

Accepted Answer

A)  transforms the physical environment into a symbol.
B)  combines sensorimotor/practice play with symbolic representation.
C)  involves children in social interactions with their peers.
D)  increases mastery and coordination of skills.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Cultures around the world tend to give mothers and fathers different parenting roles.List two socialization strategies each of mothers and fathers which influence their children's gender development.

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Question 7

Which parenting style leads to social incompetence in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian
B)  authoritative
C)  indulgent
D)  neglectfulE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Jennie is in third grade and is tempted to cheat on a test but chooses not to because she knows that it would be wrong.According to the psychoanalytic theory of moral development,what is responsible for keeping Jennie from doing wrong?

Accepted Answer

A)  guilt from her superego
B)  empathy for other people
C)  reprimands from caregivers
D)  rewards from caregiversE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Suzanne believes that helping children develop their independence while still placing appropriate boundaries and limits on their actions is the most important function of parenting.Suzanne is probably a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian parent.
B)  authoritative parent.
C)  indulgent parent.
D)  neglectful parent.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

According to research,children start to understand others in terms of psychological traits (e.g. ,"my teacher is nice") starting around what age?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 3 years
B)  4 to 5 years
C)  6 years
D)  between 7 and 8 yearsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

This theorist proposed an elaborate classification system that divided children's play activities into six different categories.

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Question 12

Children's shows like Sesame Street are:

Accepted Answer

A)  good at modeling prosocial behaviors for children.
B)  good at direct teaching but not good at indirect teaching.
C)  good at indirect teaching but not good at direct teaching.
D)  more effective as entertainment than as instruction.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

For the following, (a)list the three major social theories of gender, (b)identify the primary theorist associated with each theory,and (c)briefly describe the major tenants of the theory.

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Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  it allows children to relieve and master tension and anxiety.
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) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following parenting styles has high demands and low responsiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian
B)  authoritative
C)  indulgent
D)  neglectfulE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Of the 905,000 children in the United States who were found to be victims of child abuse in 2002,__________ were abused by their parent(s) .

Accepted Answer

A)  24%
B)  44%
C)  64%
D)  84%E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

When Travis decided he wanted to catch a bird with a butterfly net,his parents encouraged him to test out his idea.Because his parents supported his plan,he will probably grow up with:

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy.
B)  initiative.
C)  industry.
D)  trust.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning parenting practices and gender development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fathers are more consistently given responsibility for the nurturance and physical care of their children.
B)  Mothers are more likely than fathers to engage in playful interactions with their children.
C)  Mothers are more likely than fathers to treat their sons and daughters differently.
D)  Fathers are more involved in socializing their sons than their daughters.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Children between the ages of 4 and 12 usually prefer to play in groups that are made up of:

Accepted Answer

A)  mixed ages.
B)  the same sex.
C)  boys and girls.
D)  children with their own level of social competence.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which type of play is most common among 10- to 12-year-olds?

Accepted Answer

A)  constructive play
B)  social play
C)  symbolic play
D)  gamesE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 6: Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Jennie is in third grade and is tempted to cheat on a test but chooses not to because she knows that it would be wrong.According to the psychoanalytic theory of moral development,what is responsible for keeping Jennie from doing wrong?

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In general,which of the following best describes birth-order effects?

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For the following, (a)list the three major social theories of gender, (b)identify the primary theorist associated with each theory,and (c)briefly describe the major tenants of the theory.

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Of the 905,000 children in the United States who were found to be victims of child abuse in 2002,__________ were abused by their parent(s) .

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Constructive play:

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The term "child maltreatment" includes all but which of the following possibilities?

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Katrina becomes extremely upset when her brother tries to change the rules of their game,yelling,"You can't do that! You can't change rules!" Katrina is exhibiting which of the following types of moral reasoning?

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When Travis decided he wanted to catch a bird with a butterfly net,his parents encouraged him to test out his idea.Because his parents supported his plan,he will probably grow up with:

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Cultures around the world tend to give mothers and fathers different parenting roles.List two socialization strategies each of mothers and fathers which influence their children's gender development.

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Suzanne believes that helping children develop their independence while still placing appropriate boundaries and limits on their actions is the most important function of parenting.Suzanne is probably a(n) :

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Which of the following parenting styles has high demands and low responsiveness?

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Children's shows like Sesame Street are:

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Which type of play is most common among 10- to 12-year-olds?

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Which of the following is NOT a marked change in emotional development during early childhood?

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Which parenting style leads to social incompetence in children?

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This theorist proposed an elaborate classification system that divided children's play activities into six different categories.

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

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According to research,children start to understand others in terms of psychological traits (e.g. ,"my teacher is nice") starting around what age?

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Children between the ages of 4 and 12 usually prefer to play in groups that are made up of:

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Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning parenting practices and gender development?

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