Exam 15: Peers and the Sociocultural World

Jacene is never bored with her friends.They seem to attract adventure.This is an example of which friendship function?

Self-doubt,self-reinforcement,and self-criticism are psychology terms that reflect an _____ culture.

In a recent national study of 15,000 students in grades 6 through 10,how many had been involved (as a perpetrator or victim)in bullying?

Whenever Heidi and Melissa get together,they end up discussing problems they are having with their other friends,boyfriends,and parents.This is an example of

As an African American,George is likely to face __________ in his elder years.

When is an adolescent are more likely to conform to her peers?

Todd is playing in his throwing his ball repeatedly against the wall and catching it.In which type of play is he engaged?

Which play type is characterized by having rules?

Two high school best friends enter their first year of college together.Which of the following is most likely to happen?

Which type of play dramatically increases during the preschool years and involves turn taking,conversations,social games and routines,and physical play?

John Coie suggests three reasons that aggressive,peer-rejected boys may have problems with social relationships.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of these boys?

When employers do not hire older adults for new jobs or the employers ease older workers out of their jobs due to misperceptions about reduced competence,employers are practicing

In 2014,what percentage of U.S.children and adolescents were living in families below the poverty line?

Jack is often sad because he just experienced the loss of his favorite pet.His friend Jason frequently makes Jack laugh,and offers to take him to movies,etc.This is most likely an example of which friendship function?

Sullivan believes that in particular,for the need for ______ intensifies the most in early adolescence.

Cultures that value harmonious relationships and interdependence of members are labeled

Not all friendships are healthy or positive.Which of the following friend characteristics is NOT developmentally advantageous?

According to some studies (including by Mahoney,Larson,& Eccles),which of the following activities may be beneficial for adolescent development?

Two-year-old Mac arranges his blocks into the form of a smiley face.In which play type is Mac engaged?

Mia plays alone at recess.The school counselor teaches Mia how to introduce herself and how to join in with peers.The school counselor is trying to increase Mia's