Question 1

Research indicates that whether or not an individual cheats in school depends primarily on the

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A)  individual's honesty. 
B)  individual's personality. 
C)  particular situation. 
D)  subject matter involved. 
A)  individual's honesty. 
B)  individual's personality. 
C)  particular situation. 
D)  subject matter involved.

Question 2

What personal conflicts are most likely to be experienced by individuals of the following ages: (a) age of three; (b) age of 10; and (c) age of 15? What can parents or teachers do to help the individual achieve a healthy resolution?

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At age three, conflicts concern achievin

Question 3

8) Children whose parents are divorcing can benefit from authoritative teachers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Jerry has become active with a group working to save America's topsoil. He believes that steps must be taken to prevent food shortages 100 years from now. George's situation represents Erikson's concern for

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A)  generativity. 
B)  integrity. 
C)  isolation. 
D)  self-absorption. 
A)  generativity. 
B)  integrity. 
C)  isolation. 
D)  self-absorption.

Question 5

Annie, a fifth-grade student in Mr. Baer's class, is being quiet and sullen for the fifth day in a row. "I just can't do this writing stuff," she finally says in an appeal to Mr. Baer. "I'm not a good student. Give me P.E. or art over this stuff any day!"
Discuss Annie's problem from the perspective of the development of self-concept and self-esteem.

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It is important to note that in this cas

Question 6

According to Woolfolk, one of the best ways to prevent cheating in a classroom is to

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A)  make every attempt to avoid placing learners in high-pressure situations. 
B)  inform students you will call their parents if they are caught cheating. 
C)  ignore the first cheating behaviour because students typically do not cheat on a regular basis. 
D)  emphasize why grades are so important to the learning process. 
A)  make every attempt to avoid placing learners in high-pressure situations. 
B)  inform students you will call their parents if they are caught cheating. 
C)  ignore the first cheating behaviour because students typically do not cheat on a regular basis. 
D)  emphasize why grades are so important to the learning process.

Question 7

What does a conflict such as initiative vs. guilt represent in Erikson's theory?

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A)  A developmental crisis 
B)  Cognitive dissonance 
C)  Disequilibration 
D)  Equilibration 
A)  A developmental crisis 
B)  Cognitive dissonance 
C)  Disequilibration 
D)  Equilibration

Question 8

________ marks the beginning of sexual maturity.

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The answer of ________ marks the beginning of sexual maturity....

Question 9

Research suggests that the relationship between self-esteem and success in school is a

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A)  causal relationship. 
B)  negative relationship. 
C)  positive relationship. 
D)  zero relationship. 
A)  causal relationship. 
B)  negative relationship. 
C)  positive relationship. 
D)  zero relationship.

Question 10

How might accelerated programs generally influence children's (a) self-concept and (b) social development?

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One of the best ways to increase self-es

Question 11

According to Erikson, if a child fails to resolve a crisis at an early stage, the child is apt to

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A)  encounter problems with resolutions of later crises. 
B)  forget the crisis and progress normally. 
C)  remain at the unresolved stage until the crisis is resolved. 
D)  resolve the crisis at a later stage. 
A)  encounter problems with resolutions of later crises. 
B)  forget the crisis and progress normally. 
C)  remain at the unresolved stage until the crisis is resolved. 
D)  resolve the crisis at a later stage.

Question 12

Research shows that boys enter puberty earlier than girls.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The development of children's self-concept evolves by means of

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A)  constant self-evaluation in many different situations. 
B)  contrasting themselves with their peers. 
C)  differentiating between their skills and those of their peers. 
D)  gauging the verbal reactions of significant others. 
A)  constant self-evaluation in many different situations. 
B)  contrasting themselves with their peers. 
C)  differentiating between their skills and those of their peers. 
D)  gauging the verbal reactions of significant others.

Question 14

Martin now takes considerable pride in completing his fourth-grade homework assignments and in doing them well. He is quite disappointed when the teacher assigns an "A" to him for a project that he strongly felt deserved an A+ (or better!). According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, Martin is in what stage of development?

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A)  Autonomy vs. doubt 
B)  Initiative vs. guilt 
C)  Identity vs. role diffusion 
D)  Industry vs. inferiority 
A)  Autonomy vs. doubt 
B)  Initiative vs. guilt 
C)  Identity vs. role diffusion 
D)  Industry vs. inferiority

Question 15

Describe the four types of parenting styles according to the work of Diana Baumrind (1991).

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The four types of parenting styles are b

Question 16

A member of your school board gives an impassioned speech regarding the need for "a dollar's worth of learning for every dollar spent." "The children of today are rarely challenged," he asserts. "We need to promote accelerated programs." For the next hour, he outlines a plan to introduce algebra in the sixth grade, physics in the seventh grade, reading in the preschool, and skipping grades for any student who scores at the 60th percentile on the State standardized achievement test. Some people in the audience look skeptical, others show strong displeasure, but a surprising number appear to agree with the sentiments expressed.
A) Argue for or against the proposed program drawing from the ideas of (a) Piaget, (b) Erikson, and (c) Kohlberg.

Accepted Answer

All three theorists may be dissatisfied

Question 17

Urie Bronfenbrenner's theory, which describes the social and cultural contexts of development is referred to as his ________ model of development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Urie Bronfenbrenner's theory, which describes the social...

Question 18

Dependence on peers, parents, and others begins to change to independence during what identity status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diffusion 
B)  Conventional 
C)  Foreclosure 
D)  Moratorium 
A)  Diffusion 
B)  Conventional 
C)  Foreclosure 
D)  Moratorium

Question 19

Which one of the following students is expected to have the highest self-esteem?

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A)  Charlene, who won the tennis tournament after the number one seed was injured 
B)  Jennifer, who scored highest in her class on the physics exam even though she hated physics 
C)  Richard, who won Best-of-Class in a statewide modeling competition 
D)  Terry, who became class president after the elected president moved to a new school 
A)  Charlene, who won the tennis tournament after the number one seed was injured 
B)  Jennifer, who scored highest in her class on the physics exam even though she hated physics 
C)  Richard, who won Best-of-Class in a statewide modeling competition 
D)  Terry, who became class president after the elected president moved to a new school

Question 20

Sally is in the stage Erikson calls initiative vs. guilt. Her parents supervise her closely and direct all her activities. The danger is that Sally may

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A)  develop an exaggerated sense of her own abilities. 
B)  eventually grow to mistrust her parents. 
C)  have difficulty trusting her own judgment. 
D)  not learn that some things should never be done. 
A)  develop an exaggerated sense of her own abilities. 
B)  eventually grow to mistrust her parents. 
C)  have difficulty trusting her own judgment. 
D)  not learn that some things should never be done.

Research indicates that whether or not an individual cheats in school depends primarily on the

What personal conflicts are most likely to be experienced by individuals of the following ages: (a) age of three; (b) age of 10; and (c) age of 15? What can parents or teachers do to help the individual achieve a healthy resolution?

8) Children whose parents are divorcing can benefit from authoritative teachers.

Jerry has become active with a group working to save America's topsoil. He believes that steps must be taken to prevent food shortages 100 years from now. George's situation represents Erikson's concern for

According to Woolfolk, one of the best ways to prevent cheating in a classroom is to

What does a conflict such as initiative vs. guilt represent in Erikson's theory?

________ marks the beginning of sexual maturity.

Research suggests that the relationship between self-esteem and success in school is a

How might accelerated programs generally influence children's (a) self-concept and (b) social development?

According to Erikson, if a child fails to resolve a crisis at an early stage, the child is apt to

Research shows that boys enter puberty earlier than girls.

The development of children's self-concept evolves by means of

Describe the four types of parenting styles according to the work of Diana Baumrind (1991).

Urie Bronfenbrenner's theory, which describes the social and cultural contexts of development is referred to as his ________ model of development.

Dependence on peers, parents, and others begins to change to independence during what identity status?

Which one of the following students is expected to have the highest self-esteem?

Sally is in the stage Erikson calls initiative vs. guilt. Her parents supervise her closely and direct all her activities. The danger is that Sally may

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Exam 3: Self and Social and Moral Development

Research indicates that whether or not an individual cheats in school depends primarily on the

What personal conflicts are most likely to be experienced by individuals of the following ages: (a) age of three; (b) age of 10; and (c) age of 15? What can parents or teachers do to help the individual achieve a healthy resolution?

8) Children whose parents are divorcing can benefit from authoritative teachers.

Jerry has become active with a group working to save America's topsoil. He believes that steps must be taken to prevent food shortages 100 years from now. George's situation represents Erikson's concern for

According to Woolfolk, one of the best ways to prevent cheating in a classroom is to

What does a conflict such as initiative vs. guilt represent in Erikson's theory?

________ marks the beginning of sexual maturity.

Research suggests that the relationship between self-esteem and success in school is a

How might accelerated programs generally influence children's (a) self-concept and (b) social development?

According to Erikson, if a child fails to resolve a crisis at an early stage, the child is apt to

Research shows that boys enter puberty earlier than girls.

The development of children's self-concept evolves by means of

Describe the four types of parenting styles according to the work of Diana Baumrind (1991).

Urie Bronfenbrenner's theory, which describes the social and cultural contexts of development is referred to as his ________ model of development.

Dependence on peers, parents, and others begins to change to independence during what identity status?

Which one of the following students is expected to have the highest self-esteem?

Sally is in the stage Erikson calls initiative vs. guilt. Her parents supervise her closely and direct all her activities. The danger is that Sally may

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development and Language

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Culture and Diversity

Behavioural Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment and Grading

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