Question 1

In the United States, what proportion of children under age 4 in nonparental care are enrolled in center-based care?

Accepted Answer

A)  three-quarters 
B)  two-thirds 
C)  one-half 
D)  one-third 
E)  one-quarter 
A)  three-quarters 
B)  two-thirds 
C)  one-half 
D)  one-third 
E)  one-quarter E

Question 2

The NICHD Early Child Care Research Network conducted a study of child care using 1,300 infants and their families. The research included

Accepted Answer

A)  families with single mothers only. 
B)  two-parent families only. 
C)  two-parent families living with extended family members. 
D)  only families with two or more children. 
E)  mothers with all educational levels. 
A)  families with single mothers only. 
B)  two-parent families only. 
C)  two-parent families living with extended family members. 
D)  only families with two or more children. 
E)  mothers with all educational levels. E

Question 3

Explain why it is difficult to research the effects of nonparental care in children's development.

Accepted Answer

The main reason is the interference of other factors such as family make-up, the large variety of nonparental care situations, the variations in age of first care situation, duration of the care, and maternal attitude towards care.

Question 4

The results of the NICHD study led to which conclusion about the impact of child care on attachment?

Accepted Answer

A)  An insensitive mother is the only cause of an insecure attachment. 
B)  No matter how sensitive the mother, child care is harmful. 
C)  All mothers of child care children are depressed. 
D)  The child's personality is the only factor. 
E)  Child care, in itself, was unrelated to the security of the child's attachment. 
A)  An insensitive mother is the only cause of an insecure attachment. 
B)  No matter how sensitive the mother, child care is harmful. 
C)  All mothers of child care children are depressed. 
D)  The child's personality is the only factor. 
E)  Child care, in itself, was unrelated to the security of the child's attachment.

Question 5

The largest percentage of parents who home school do so because

Accepted Answer

A)  their children are disabled. 
B)  they believe they can do a better job. 
C)  they want to provide religious or moral instruction. 
D)  their children are gifted. 
E)  they are concerned with crime in the schools. 
A)  their children are disabled. 
B)  they believe they can do a better job. 
C)  they want to provide religious or moral instruction. 
D)  their children are gifted. 
E)  they are concerned with crime in the schools.

Question 6

The interpretation of research on nonparental care must take into account all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the enormous variety of different care environments. 
B)  the variety of different ages at which care begins. 
C)  the large differences in family structures. 
D)  the different attitudes of mothers to nonparental care. 
E)  the geographical area in which the care takes place. 
A)  the enormous variety of different care environments. 
B)  the variety of different ages at which care begins. 
C)  the large differences in family structures. 
D)  the different attitudes of mothers to nonparental care. 
E)  the geographical area in which the care takes place.

Question 7

Summarize research on adolescents working while in high school. Evaluate each.

Accepted Answer

Results are described in the box Thinkin

Question 8

Children show the least losses during the transition to high school in which system?

Accepted Answer

A)  6-3-3 
B)  5-3-4 
C)  8-4 
D)  4-2-2-4 
E)  9-3 
A)  6-3-3 
B)  5-3-4 
C)  8-4 
D)  4-2-2-4 
E)  9-3

Question 9

Happy Camper child care has just opened an infant (under one year) care section. They can only afford to hire two people for infant care at this time and, therefore, they should accept no more than ________ infants.

Accepted Answer

A)  four 
B)  six 
C)  eight 
D)  ten 
E)  twelve 
A)  four 
B)  six 
C)  eight 
D)  ten 
E)  twelve

Question 10

In the United States, roughly ________ percent of African American children live in poverty.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  33 
C)  50 
D)  60 
E)  75 
A)  15 
B)  33 
C)  50 
D)  60 
E)  75

Question 11

The largest body of research into the impact of television has focused on the potential impact of television on children's

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressiveness. 
B)  school performance. 
C)  physical development. 
D)  assertiveness. 
E)  social skills. 
A)  aggressiveness. 
B)  school performance. 
C)  physical development. 
D)  assertiveness. 
E)  social skills.

Question 12

The McDougall's income is so low that they are considered below the poverty line. Researchers would predict that, compared to working class or middle class parents, the McDougalls would

Accepted Answer

A)  be more warm and nurturing. 
B)  be less likely to discipline their children. 
C)  talk more to their children. 
D)  explain things less often. 
E)  provide more age-appropriate toys. 
A)  be more warm and nurturing. 
B)  be less likely to discipline their children. 
C)  talk more to their children. 
D)  explain things less often. 
E)  provide more age-appropriate toys.

Question 13

Michael is African American and both his parents work. Michael is most likely to have which type of nonparental care arrangment?

Accepted Answer

A)  He is enrolled in a daycare center. 
B)  He is taken care of by a neighbor. 
C)  He is cared for by a family friend. 
D)  He is taken care of by his grandmother. 
E)  He is cared for by his nanny. 
A)  He is enrolled in a daycare center. 
B)  He is taken care of by a neighbor. 
C)  He is cared for by a family friend. 
D)  He is taken care of by his grandmother. 
E)  He is cared for by his nanny.

Question 14

Mariano believes in "bien educado." The definition of this term includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  politeness and respect. 
B)  well educated. 
C)  at least a college education. 
D)  cooperation with others. 
E)  loyalty. 
A)  politeness and respect. 
B)  well educated. 
C)  at least a college education. 
D)  cooperation with others. 
E)  loyalty.

Question 15

Franco's parents attend parent-teacher conferences, attend most school events, and get involved supervising homework. Compared to his friend Miguel, whose parents don't attend these events, Franco will be all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  more strongly motivated. 
B)  more competent. 
C)  better adapted to school. 
D)  a better reader. 
E)  more dependent. 
A)  more strongly motivated. 
B)  more competent. 
C)  better adapted to school. 
D)  a better reader. 
E)  more dependent.

Question 16

Compared to home-reared infants, cortisol levels for those in child care are

Accepted Answer

A)  dramatically lower. 
B)  lower only during weekends and holidays. 
C)  higher both at home and at the center. 
D)  about the same both at home and at the center. 
E)  higher only when attending the center. 
A)  dramatically lower. 
B)  lower only during weekends and holidays. 
C)  higher both at home and at the center. 
D)  about the same both at home and at the center. 
E)  higher only when attending the center.

Question 17

Which student is most likely to drop out of school?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maria, who is Hispanic American, low SES, from a two-parent home 
B)  Arnold, who is Hispanic American, low SES, from a single-parent home 
C)  Sarina, who is African American, low SES, from a two-parent home 
D)  Oliver, who is African American, low SES, from a single-parent home 
E)  There is no relationship between SES, ethnicity, single vs. two-parent homes, and dropout rates 
A)  Maria, who is Hispanic American, low SES, from a two-parent home 
B)  Arnold, who is Hispanic American, low SES, from a single-parent home 
C)  Sarina, who is African American, low SES, from a two-parent home 
D)  Oliver, who is African American, low SES, from a single-parent home 
E)  There is no relationship between SES, ethnicity, single vs. two-parent homes, and dropout rates

Question 18

Mae Lin is Asian American. She probably has been taught to

Accepted Answer

A)  believe that achievement is important. 
B)  be assertive. 
C)  stress individual needs. 
D)  believe in fate. 
E)  value children over adults. 
A)  believe that achievement is important. 
B)  be assertive. 
C)  stress individual needs. 
D)  believe in fate. 
E)  value children over adults.

Question 19

All of the following are values held by Asian American families EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  pacifism and self-control. 
B)  strong family links. 
C)  a powerful work ethic. 
D)  a strong belief that destiny is controlled by fate. 
E)  emphasis on respect in social systems. 
A)  pacifism and self-control. 
B)  strong family links. 
C)  a powerful work ethic. 
D)  a strong belief that destiny is controlled by fate. 
E)  emphasis on respect in social systems.

Question 20

A large NICHD Early Child Care Research Network study found that differences, both positive and negative, between children in nonparental care and their home-reared peers are very ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A large NICHD Early Child Care Research...

In the United States, what proportion of children under age 4 in nonparental care are enrolled in center-based care?

The NICHD Early Child Care Research Network conducted a study of child care using 1,300 infants and their families. The research included

Explain why it is difficult to research the effects of nonparental care in children's development.

The results of the NICHD study led to which conclusion about the impact of child care on attachment?

The largest percentage of parents who home school do so because

The interpretation of research on nonparental care must take into account all of the following EXCEPT

Summarize research on adolescents working while in high school. Evaluate each.

Children show the least losses during the transition to high school in which system?

Happy Camper child care has just opened an infant (under one year) care section. They can only afford to hire two people for infant care at this time and, therefore, they should accept no more than ________ infants.

In the United States, roughly ________ percent of African American children live in poverty.

The largest body of research into the impact of television has focused on the potential impact of television on children's

The McDougall's income is so low that they are considered below the poverty line. Researchers would predict that, compared to working class or middle class parents, the McDougalls would

Michael is African American and both his parents work. Michael is most likely to have which type of nonparental care arrangment?

Mariano believes in "bien educado." The definition of this term includes all of the following EXCEPT

Franco's parents attend parent-teacher conferences, attend most school events, and get involved supervising homework. Compared to his friend Miguel, whose parents don't attend these events, Franco will be all of the following EXCEPT

Compared to home-reared infants, cortisol levels for those in child care are

Which student is most likely to drop out of school?

Mae Lin is Asian American. She probably has been taught to

All of the following are values held by Asian American families EXCEPT

A large NICHD Early Child Care Research Network study found that differences, both positive and negative, between children in nonparental care and their home-reared peers are very ___________.

Basic Issues in the Study of Development

Prenatal Development

Birth and Early Infancy

Physical Development

Perceptual Development

Cognitive Development I: Structure and Process

Cognitive Development Ii: Individual Differences in Cognitive Abilities

The Development of Language

Personality Development: Alternative Views

Concepts of Self, Gender, and Sex Roles

The Development of Social Relationships

Thinking About Relationships: Social-Cognitive and Moral Development

The Ecology of Development: the Child Within the Family System

Atypical Development

Putting It All Together: The Developing Child

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Exam 14: Beyond the Family: the Impact of the Broader Culture

In the United States, what proportion of children under age 4 in nonparental care are enrolled in center-based care?

The NICHD Early Child Care Research Network conducted a study of child care using 1,300 infants and their families. The research included

Explain why it is difficult to research the effects of nonparental care in children's development.

The results of the NICHD study led to which conclusion about the impact of child care on attachment?

The largest percentage of parents who home school do so because

The interpretation of research on nonparental care must take into account all of the following EXCEPT

Summarize research on adolescents working while in high school. Evaluate each.

Children show the least losses during the transition to high school in which system?

Happy Camper child care has just opened an infant (under one year) care section. They can only afford to hire two people for infant care at this time and, therefore, they should accept no more than ________ infants.

In the United States, roughly ________ percent of African American children live in poverty.

The largest body of research into the impact of television has focused on the potential impact of television on children's

The McDougall's income is so low that they are considered below the poverty line. Researchers would predict that, compared to working class or middle class parents, the McDougalls would

Michael is African American and both his parents work. Michael is most likely to have which type of nonparental care arrangment?

Mariano believes in "bien educado." The definition of this term includes all of the following EXCEPT

Franco's parents attend parent-teacher conferences, attend most school events, and get involved supervising homework. Compared to his friend Miguel, whose parents don't attend these events, Franco will be all of the following EXCEPT

Compared to home-reared infants, cortisol levels for those in child care are

Which student is most likely to drop out of school?

Mae Lin is Asian American. She probably has been taught to

All of the following are values held by Asian American families EXCEPT

A large NICHD Early Child Care Research Network study found that differences, both positive and negative, between children in nonparental care and their home-reared peers are very ___________.

Basic Issues in the Study of Development

Prenatal Development

Birth and Early Infancy

Physical Development

Perceptual Development

Cognitive Development I: Structure and Process

Cognitive Development Ii: Individual Differences in Cognitive Abilities

The Development of Language

Personality Development: Alternative Views

Concepts of Self, Gender, and Sex Roles

The Development of Social Relationships

Thinking About Relationships: Social-Cognitive and Moral Development

The Ecology of Development: the Child Within the Family System

Atypical Development

Putting It All Together: The Developing Child

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