Question 1

Describe the benefits that accrue to children who act prosocial.

Accepted Answer

Children who act prosocially, or engage

Question 2

As children mature, their ability to share increases steadily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Children who are prosocial are likely to receive assistance in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Design an activity aimed at teaching prosocial behavior. Write your plan and describe its implementation in detail. Prepare a brief rationale for your approach.

Accepted Answer

Plan: 
Activity: "Kindness Chain"
1. Int

Question 5

The second phase of being prosocial is to make a decision to act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How much a person helps has little relation to how much she is helped in return.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Instrumental know-how is a key factor in children's ability to act in prosocial ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the preceding example, what is Mrs. Schmidt's behavior an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  adherence 
B)  modeling 
C)  empathy 
D)  imitation 
E)  guilt 
A)  adherence 
B)  modeling 
C)  empathy 
D)  imitation 
E)  guilt

Question 9

What are the three steps children must go through to perform a prosocial act? Describe the factors that influence each step.

Accepted Answer

The three steps children must go through

Question 10

Mrs. Robinson is sick. Her son, Jonathan, offers her his pacifier for comfort. What aspect of prosocial behavior would Jonathan benefit from knowing more about?

Accepted Answer

A)  awareness 
B)  making decisions 
C)  perspective taking 
D)  instrumental know-how 
A)  awareness 
B)  making decisions 
C)  perspective taking 
D)  instrumental know-how

Question 11

What three modes of adult behavior influence children's prosocial actions? Give specific examples of how adults can either promote or inhibit children's prosocial acts via each of these models.

Accepted Answer

The three modes of adult behavior that i

Question 12

Research supports the hypothesis that a child's cultural background contributes to his/her prosocial behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What factors influence the specific action a child might take in implementing prosocial behavior?

Accepted Answer

Perspectiv

Question 14

As children mature, their tendency to engage in rescue behaviors is influenced by their knowledge of rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If Gretchen were in the second stage of prosocial behavior in question 5, how would you explain her behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gretchen had decided not to help. 
B)  Gretchen did not like Molly. 
C)  Gretchen was not aware that Molly needed help. 
D)  Gretchen is antisocial. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Gretchen had decided not to help. 
B)  Gretchen did not like Molly. 
C)  Gretchen was not aware that Molly needed help. 
D)  Gretchen is antisocial. 
E)  None of the above

Describe the benefits that accrue to children who act prosocial.

As children mature, their ability to share increases steadily.

Children who are prosocial are likely to receive assistance in the future.

Design an activity aimed at teaching prosocial behavior. Write your plan and describe its implementation in detail. Prepare a brief rationale for your approach.

The second phase of being prosocial is to make a decision to act.

How much a person helps has little relation to how much she is helped in return.

Instrumental know-how is a key factor in children's ability to act in prosocial ways.

In the preceding example, what is Mrs. Schmidt's behavior an example of?

What are the three steps children must go through to perform a prosocial act? Describe the factors that influence each step.

Mrs. Robinson is sick. Her son, Jonathan, offers her his pacifier for comfort. What aspect of prosocial behavior would Jonathan benefit from knowing more about?

What three modes of adult behavior influence children's prosocial actions? Give specific examples of how adults can either promote or inhibit children's prosocial acts via each of these models.

Research supports the hypothesis that a child's cultural background contributes to his/her prosocial behavior.

What factors influence the specific action a child might take in implementing prosocial behavior?

As children mature, their tendency to engage in rescue behaviors is influenced by their knowledge of rules.

If Gretchen were in the second stage of prosocial behavior in question 5, how would you explain her behavior?

Making a Difference in Children's Lives

Establishing Positive Relationships with Infants and Toddlers

Building Positive Relationships through Nonverbal Communication

Promoting Children's Positive Sense of Self through Verbal Communication

Supporting Children's Emotional Development and Learning

Building Resilience in Children

Play as a Context for Social Development and Learning

Supporting Children's Peer Relationships and Friendships

Influencing Children's Social Development by Structuring the Physical Environment

Fostering Self-Discipline in Children: Communicating Expectations and Rules

Fostering Self-Discipline in Children: Implementing Solutions and Consequences

Handling Children's Aggressive Behavior

Fostering Healthy Attitudes about Sexuality and Diversity

Making Ethical Judgments and Decisions

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Exam 13: Promoting Prosocial Behavior

Describe the benefits that accrue to children who act prosocial.

As children mature, their ability to share increases steadily.

Children who are prosocial are likely to receive assistance in the future.

Design an activity aimed at teaching prosocial behavior. Write your plan and describe its implementation in detail. Prepare a brief rationale for your approach.

The second phase of being prosocial is to make a decision to act.

How much a person helps has little relation to how much she is helped in return.

Instrumental know-how is a key factor in children's ability to act in prosocial ways.

In the preceding example, what is Mrs. Schmidt's behavior an example of?

What are the three steps children must go through to perform a prosocial act? Describe the factors that influence each step.

Mrs. Robinson is sick. Her son, Jonathan, offers her his pacifier for comfort. What aspect of prosocial behavior would Jonathan benefit from knowing more about?

What three modes of adult behavior influence children's prosocial actions? Give specific examples of how adults can either promote or inhibit children's prosocial acts via each of these models.

Research supports the hypothesis that a child's cultural background contributes to his/her prosocial behavior.

What factors influence the specific action a child might take in implementing prosocial behavior?

As children mature, their tendency to engage in rescue behaviors is influenced by their knowledge of rules.

If Gretchen were in the second stage of prosocial behavior in question 5, how would you explain her behavior?

Making a Difference in Children's Lives

Establishing Positive Relationships with Infants and Toddlers

Building Positive Relationships through Nonverbal Communication

Promoting Children's Positive Sense of Self through Verbal Communication

Supporting Children's Emotional Development and Learning

Building Resilience in Children

Play as a Context for Social Development and Learning

Supporting Children's Peer Relationships and Friendships

Influencing Children's Social Development by Structuring the Physical Environment

Fostering Self-Discipline in Children: Communicating Expectations and Rules

Fostering Self-Discipline in Children: Implementing Solutions and Consequences

Handling Children's Aggressive Behavior

Fostering Healthy Attitudes about Sexuality and Diversity

Making Ethical Judgments and Decisions

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