Question 1

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)is a good indicator of innate "genetic" ability for:

Accepted Answer

A) every elementary school child. 
B) upper-middle-class children. 
C) girls,not boys. 
D) every preschool child. 
A) every elementary school child. 
B) upper-middle-class children. 
C) girls,not boys. 
D) every preschool child. B

Question 2

According to Baumrind's framework,which parent is LEAST likely to have a well-adjusted child?

Accepted Answer

A) Morty allows his daughter complete freedom,but offers unconditional love. 
B) Nadine is extremely strict,allowing no deviation from "the rules." 
C) Oswald rarely knows where his 9-year-old daughter is;when she comes home,he doesn't care. 
D) Daphne requires her son to call if he is going to be home late,and wants homework done before dinner. 
A) Morty allows his daughter complete freedom,but offers unconditional love. 
B) Nadine is extremely strict,allowing no deviation from "the rules." 
C) Oswald rarely knows where his 9-year-old daughter is;when she comes home,he doesn't care. 
D) Daphne requires her son to call if he is going to be home late,and wants homework done before dinner. C

Question 3

If a psychologist adheres to Spearman's "g," which of the following does she believe?

Accepted Answer

A) There is a general underlying intelligence that the intelligence quotient (IQ)score measures. 
B) People have unique intellectual talents and skills. 
C) The intelligence quotient (IQ)score only measures academic aptitude. 
D) The intelligence quotient (IQ)score is only valid when children are in school. 
A) There is a general underlying intelligence that the intelligence quotient (IQ)score measures. 
B) People have unique intellectual talents and skills. 
C) The intelligence quotient (IQ)score only measures academic aptitude. 
D) The intelligence quotient (IQ)score is only valid when children are in school. A

Question 4

Which is NOT a take-home message from the text's parenting-styles discussion?

Accepted Answer

A) A variety of forces,not just parenting,determine how children turn out. 
B) Superior parenting is vital when children are genetically reactive or biologically "at risk." 
C) Difficult children are destined to experience little success in their lives. 
D) Good parenting involves being flexible,adapting childrearing to a particular child and environment. 
A) A variety of forces,not just parenting,determine how children turn out. 
B) Superior parenting is vital when children are genetically reactive or biologically "at risk." 
C) Difficult children are destined to experience little success in their lives. 
D) Good parenting involves being flexible,adapting childrearing to a particular child and environment.

Question 5

The annual tests children take to measure knowledge of school subjects are called _____ tests.

Accepted Answer

A) achievement 
B) aptitude 
C) diagnostic 
D) intelligence 
A) achievement 
B) aptitude 
C) diagnostic 
D) intelligence

Question 6

Jorge's family moved to the United States from Mexico when he was age 6.Jorge now speaks more English than both of his parents and is becoming similar in attitudes and practices to his friends in the United States.Jorge is undergoing:

Accepted Answer

A) migration. 
B) immigration. 
C) acculturation. 
D) encroachment. 
A) migration. 
B) immigration. 
C) acculturation. 
D) encroachment.

Question 7

According to parenting-style theories,_____ parents set high standards for their children and provide plenty of warmth.

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The answer of According to parenting-style theories,_____ parents set high...

Question 8

Developmentalists all agree that spanking an infant is wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Victor enjoys playing the guitar and practices for hours at a time.He says that practicing is a very pleasurable activity for him,and he does not do it for any tangible reward.Regarding his guitar playing,Victor is:

Accepted Answer

A) intrinsically motivated. 
B) extrinsically motivated. 
C) identity foreclosed. 
D) unmotivated. 
A) intrinsically motivated. 
B) extrinsically motivated. 
C) identity foreclosed. 
D) unmotivated.

Question 10

From the age of 3,Sam has been raised by his mother who works 50 hours per week at a minimum-wage job.Sam goes to a "failing" school.According to statistics,Sam's intelligence test scores MOST likely will reflect _____ more than _____.

Accepted Answer

A) environmental forces;genetically based abilities 
B) genetically based abilities;environmental forces 
C) verbal skills;math skills 
D) math skills;verbal skills 
A) environmental forces;genetically based abilities 
B) genetically based abilities;environmental forces 
C) verbal skills;math skills 
D) math skills;verbal skills

Question 11

Which child would Robert Sternberg classify as successfully intelligent?

Accepted Answer

A) Alisha,who gets "A"s in her classes,is incredibly talented at writing poetry,and has terrific street smarts 
B) Adam,who is talented at the violin,a terrific athlete,and a real nice kid 
C) Ai,who is very practical,great at sports,and gets along well with the teachers 
D) Aether,who is great at understanding himself and other people 
A) Alisha,who gets "A"s in her classes,is incredibly talented at writing poetry,and has terrific street smarts 
B) Adam,who is talented at the violin,a terrific athlete,and a real nice kid 
C) Ai,who is very practical,great at sports,and gets along well with the teachers 
D) Aether,who is great at understanding himself and other people

Question 12

Children's mental health problems after divorce:

Accepted Answer

A) depend on the quality of the custodial parenting. 
B) depend on the parents' getting joint custody. 
C) are universal. 
D) are rare. 
A) depend on the quality of the custodial parenting. 
B) depend on the parents' getting joint custody. 
C) are universal. 
D) are rare.

Question 13

Which is NOT a vital situation that requires "superior parenting"?

Accepted Answer

A) A baby is temperamentally at risk. 
B) The child has biological problems. 
C) A baby is premature. 
D) The child gets high scores on intelligence tests. 
A) A baby is temperamentally at risk. 
B) The child has biological problems. 
C) A baby is premature. 
D) The child gets high scores on intelligence tests.

Question 14

The text author believes that having children testify in divorce court about whether they prefer to live with a mom or dad:

Accepted Answer

A) is always a good thing. 
B) is always a bad thing. 
C) can be a good thing,but also has serious potential downsides. 
D) is becoming far less common today. 
A) is always a good thing. 
B) is always a bad thing. 
C) can be a good thing,but also has serious potential downsides. 
D) is becoming far less common today.

Question 15

Carla grew up in a war-torn country,witnessed violence,and lost her beloved father when she was 10 years old.Which is NOT a quality that might help promote resilience in Carla?

Accepted Answer

A) She is mellow and can regulate her emotions. 
B) Carla is extremely close to her mom. 
C) This child has many siblings. 
D) Carla is genetically "immune" to stress. 
A) She is mellow and can regulate her emotions. 
B) Carla is extremely close to her mom. 
C) This child has many siblings. 
D) Carla is genetically "immune" to stress.

Question 16

Which is NOT a legitimate argument against spanking?

Accepted Answer

A) Corporal punishment models violence. 
B) Spanking may turn into child abuse when it gets out of control. 
C) Spanking is used most often with children who are difficult to control-the very boys and girls for whom this practice is most poisonous. 
D) Corporal punishment can't ever stop dangerous behavior. 
A) Corporal punishment models violence. 
B) Spanking may turn into child abuse when it gets out of control. 
C) Spanking is used most often with children who are difficult to control-the very boys and girls for whom this practice is most poisonous. 
D) Corporal punishment can't ever stop dangerous behavior.

Question 17

Psychologist Judith Harris argues that human behavior primarily is shaped by:

Accepted Answer

A) parents. 
B) genetics. 
C) peer groups. 
D) siblings. 
A) parents. 
B) genetics. 
C) peer groups. 
D) siblings.

Question 18

Single-mother headed families are far more likely to live in poverty than two-parent families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For low-income children,intelligence quotient (IQ)scores are MORE likely to reflect _____ causes or influences than for middle- and higher-income children.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For low-income children,intelligence quotient (IQ)scores are MORE...

Question 20

What phrase BEST describes the academic fate of economically disadvantaged children?

Accepted Answer

A) behind at the "school starting gate," falling further behind over time 
B) behind at the "school starting gate," slowly catching up over time 
C) equal at the "school starting gate," falling behind over time 
D) equal at the "school starting gate," staying steady over time 
A) behind at the "school starting gate," falling further behind over time 
B) behind at the "school starting gate," slowly catching up over time 
C) equal at the "school starting gate," falling behind over time 
D) equal at the "school starting gate," staying steady over time

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)is a good indicator of innate "genetic" ability for:

According to Baumrind's framework,which parent is LEAST likely to have a well-adjusted child?

If a psychologist adheres to Spearman's "g," which of the following does she believe?

Which is NOT a take-home message from the text's parenting-styles discussion?

The annual tests children take to measure knowledge of school subjects are called _____ tests.

Jorge's family moved to the United States from Mexico when he was age 6.Jorge now speaks more English than both of his parents and is becoming similar in attitudes and practices to his friends in the United States.Jorge is undergoing:

According to parenting-style theories,_____ parents set high standards for their children and provide plenty of warmth.

Developmentalists all agree that spanking an infant is wrong.

Victor enjoys playing the guitar and practices for hours at a time.He says that practicing is a very pleasurable activity for him,and he does not do it for any tangible reward.Regarding his guitar playing,Victor is:

From the age of 3,Sam has been raised by his mother who works 50 hours per week at a minimum-wage job.Sam goes to a "failing" school.According to statistics,Sam's intelligence test scores MOST likely will reflect _ more than _.

Which child would Robert Sternberg classify as successfully intelligent?

Children's mental health problems after divorce:

Which is NOT a vital situation that requires "superior parenting"?

The text author believes that having children testify in divorce court about whether they prefer to live with a mom or dad:

Carla grew up in a war-torn country,witnessed violence,and lost her beloved father when she was 10 years old.Which is NOT a quality that might help promote resilience in Carla?

Which is NOT a legitimate argument against spanking?

Psychologist Judith Harris argues that human behavior primarily is shaped by:

Single-mother headed families are far more likely to live in poverty than two-parent families.

For low-income children,intelligence quotient (IQ)scores are MORE likely to reflect _____ causes or influences than for middle- and higher-income children.

What phrase BEST describes the academic fate of economically disadvantaged children?

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Infancy: Physical and Cognitive Development

Infancy: Socioemotional Development

Physical and Cognitive Development

Socioemotional Development

Physical Development

Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

Constructing an Adult Life

Relationships and Roles

Midlife

Later Life: Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

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Exam 7: Settings for Development Home and School

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)is a good indicator of innate "genetic" ability for:

According to Baumrind's framework,which parent is LEAST likely to have a well-adjusted child?

If a psychologist adheres to Spearman's "g," which of the following does she believe?

Which is NOT a take-home message from the text's parenting-styles discussion?

The annual tests children take to measure knowledge of school subjects are called _____ tests.

Jorge's family moved to the United States from Mexico when he was age 6.Jorge now speaks more English than both of his parents and is becoming similar in attitudes and practices to his friends in the United States.Jorge is undergoing:

According to parenting-style theories,_____ parents set high standards for their children and provide plenty of warmth.

Developmentalists all agree that spanking an infant is wrong.

Victor enjoys playing the guitar and practices for hours at a time.He says that practicing is a very pleasurable activity for him,and he does not do it for any tangible reward.Regarding his guitar playing,Victor is:

From the age of 3,Sam has been raised by his mother who works 50 hours per week at a minimum-wage job.Sam goes to a "failing" school.According to statistics,Sam's intelligence test scores MOST likely will reflect _____ more than _____.

Which child would Robert Sternberg classify as successfully intelligent?

Children's mental health problems after divorce:

Which is NOT a vital situation that requires "superior parenting"?

The text author believes that having children testify in divorce court about whether they prefer to live with a mom or dad:

Carla grew up in a war-torn country,witnessed violence,and lost her beloved father when she was 10 years old.Which is NOT a quality that might help promote resilience in Carla?

Which is NOT a legitimate argument against spanking?

Psychologist Judith Harris argues that human behavior primarily is shaped by:

Single-mother headed families are far more likely to live in poverty than two-parent families.

For low-income children,intelligence quotient (IQ)scores are MORE likely to reflect _____ causes or influences than for middle- and higher-income children.

What phrase BEST describes the academic fate of economically disadvantaged children?

The People and the Field

Prenatal Development, Pregnancy, and Birth

Infancy: Physical and Cognitive Development

Infancy: Socioemotional Development

Physical and Cognitive Development

Socioemotional Development

Physical Development

Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

Constructing an Adult Life

Relationships and Roles

Midlife

Later Life: Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

The Physical Challenges of Aging

Death and Dying

Filters

From the age of 3,Sam has been raised by his mother who works 50 hours per week at a minimum-wage job.Sam goes to a "failing" school.According to statistics,Sam's intelligence test scores MOST likely will reflect _ more than _.