Question 1

Compared with the children of authoritarian parents,the children of authoritative parents are

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A) less likely to develop a sense of self-reliance and more likely to demonstrate social competence. 
B) more likely to develop a sense of self-reliance and less likely to demonstrate social competence. 
C) less likely to develop a sense of self-reliance and less likely to demonstrate social competence. 
D) more likely to develop a sense of self-reliance and more likely to demonstrate social competence. 
A) less likely to develop a sense of self-reliance and more likely to demonstrate social competence. 
B) more likely to develop a sense of self-reliance and less likely to demonstrate social competence. 
C) less likely to develop a sense of self-reliance and less likely to demonstrate social competence. 
D) more likely to develop a sense of self-reliance and more likely to demonstrate social competence. D

Question 2

Three-year-old Dimitri frequently takes other children's toys from them,showing little concern for their feelings,even when they cry. When he does this,his mother tells him to "imagine how other kids feel when they lose their toys." Use your understanding of cognitive development to explain Ivan's antisocial behavior. Why is his mother's comment unlikely to influence his behavior? How would you encourage Dimitri to stop behaving this way?

Accepted Answer

Dimitri's behavior can be explained by his stage of cognitive development. At three years old, children are still in the early stages of developing empathy and understanding the feelings of others. They are often focused on their own needs and desires, and may not fully grasp the impact of their actions on others.

His mother's comment is unlikely to influence his behavior because at this stage, children are still primarily egocentric and have difficulty fully understanding and empathizing with others' emotions. They may not have the cognitive ability to truly imagine how others feel in the same way that adults do.

To encourage Dimitri to stop behaving this way, it would be important to provide consistent and clear guidance on appropriate behavior. This can include teaching him about sharing, taking turns, and considering the feelings of others. It's also important to model empathy and kindness in interactions with Dimitri and others, as children often learn through observation and imitation. Additionally, providing positive reinforcement when he does show empathy and consideration for others can help reinforce these behaviors. Over time, as Dimitri's cognitive abilities continue to develop, he will likely become more capable of understanding and empathizing with others' emotions.

Question 3

The powerful survival impulse that leads infants to seek closeness to their caregivers is called

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A) attachment. 
B) accommodation. 
C) assimilation. 
D) conservation. 
A) attachment. 
B) accommodation. 
C) assimilation. 
D) conservation. A

Question 4

Severe and prolonged child sexual abuse places children at risk for

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A) language deficits. 
B) egocentrism. 
C) imprinting. 
D) substance abuse. 
A) language deficits. 
B) egocentrism. 
C) imprinting. 
D) substance abuse.

Question 5

Chloe can clearly sense when her sister's teasing is intended to be friendly fun or a hostile put-down. This best illustrates that Chloe has developed a(n)

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A) sense of object permanence. 
B) insecure attachment. 
C) concept of conservation. 
D) theory of mind. 
A) sense of object permanence. 
B) insecure attachment. 
C) concept of conservation. 
D) theory of mind.

Question 6

Already at 15 months of age,Justin strongly senses that he can rely on his father to comfort and protect him. This most clearly contributes to

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A) egocentrism. 
B) conservation. 
C) object permanence. 
D) basic trust. 
A) egocentrism. 
B) conservation. 
C) object permanence. 
D) basic trust.

Question 7

Unlike ducklings,children do not imprint. Their fondness for certain people,however,is fostered by

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A) conservation. 
B) egocentrism. 
C) mere exposure. 
D) infantile amnesia. 
A) conservation. 
B) egocentrism. 
C) mere exposure. 
D) infantile amnesia.

Question 8

During which of Piaget's stages does a person develop an awareness that things continue to exist even when they are not perceived?

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A) sensorimotor 
B) preoperational 
C) concrete operational 
D) formal operational 
A) sensorimotor 
B) preoperational 
C) concrete operational 
D) formal operational

Question 9

Psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen has proposed that autism is indicative of an inborn

Accepted Answer

A) stranger anxiety. 
B) resilience. 
C) infantile amnesia. 
D) male systemizing tendency. 
A) stranger anxiety. 
B) resilience. 
C) infantile amnesia. 
D) male systemizing tendency.

Question 10

Mr. and Mrs. McDonald believe in the importance of stern discipline; they impose strict rules which they expect their children to obey without question. They penalize misbehavior harshly,frequently with a spanking. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds use milder forms of punishment to enforce their rules. They also have regular family meetings in which their children help them to establish household rules and penalties for breaking them. What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of these two disciplinary approaches? Explain the reasons for your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mr. and Mrs. McDonald believe in the...

Question 11

Which is the correct sequence of stages in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A) sensorimotor,preoperational,concrete operational,formal operational 
B) sensorimotor,preoperational,formal operational,concrete operational 
C) preoperational,sensorimotor,concrete operational,formal operational 
D) preoperational,sensorimotor,formal operational,concrete operational 
A) sensorimotor,preoperational,concrete operational,formal operational 
B) sensorimotor,preoperational,formal operational,concrete operational 
C) preoperational,sensorimotor,concrete operational,formal operational 
D) preoperational,sensorimotor,formal operational,concrete operational

Question 12

Piaget held that egocentrism is characteristic of the

Accepted Answer

A) sensorimotor stage. 
B) preoperational stage. 
C) concrete operational stage. 
D) formal operational stage. 
A) sensorimotor stage. 
B) preoperational stage. 
C) concrete operational stage. 
D) formal operational stage.

Question 13

Insecurely attached infants who are left by their mothers in an unfamiliar setting often will

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A) hold fast to their mothers on their return. 
B) explore the new surroundings confidently. 
C) be indifferent toward their mothers on their return. 
D) display little emotion at any time. 
A) hold fast to their mothers on their return. 
B) explore the new surroundings confidently. 
C) be indifferent toward their mothers on their return. 
D) display little emotion at any time.

Question 14

From ages 3 to 6,the brain's neural networks are sprouting most rapidly in the

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A) frontal lobes. 
B) hypothalamus. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) brainstem. 
A) frontal lobes. 
B) hypothalamus. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) brainstem.

Question 15

At age 12,Sean is happy,self-reliant,and has a positive self-image. It is most likely that Sean's parents are

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A) permissive. 
B) conservative. 
C) authoritarian. 
D) authoritative. 
A) permissive. 
B) conservative. 
C) authoritarian. 
D) authoritative.

Question 16

Most people's earliest memories do not predate ________ of age.

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A) 6 months 
B) 1 year 
C) 2 years 
D) 3 years 
A) 6 months 
B) 1 year 
C) 2 years 
D) 3 years

Question 17

Piaget was convinced that the mind of a child

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A) is like a blank slate at birth. 
B) is not heavily influenced by maturation. 
C) develops through a series of stages. 
D) is heavily dependent on the child's personality. 
A) is like a blank slate at birth. 
B) is not heavily influenced by maturation. 
C) develops through a series of stages. 
D) is heavily dependent on the child's personality.

Question 18

As a child observes,liquid is transferred from a tall,thin tube into a short,wide jar. The child is asked if there is now less liquid in order to determine if she has mastered

Accepted Answer

A) the schema for liquids. 
B) the concept of object permanence. 
C) the concept of conservation. 
D) the ability to reason abstractly. 
A) the schema for liquids. 
B) the concept of object permanence. 
C) the concept of conservation. 
D) the ability to reason abstractly.

Question 19

The developmental theorist who suggested that securely attached children develop an attitude of basic trust is

Accepted Answer

A) Piaget. 
B) Harlow. 
C) Vygotsky. 
D) Erikson. 
A) Piaget. 
B) Harlow. 
C) Vygotsky. 
D) Erikson.

Question 20

Which of the following was not found by the Harlows in socially deprived monkeys?

Accepted Answer

A) They had difficulty mating. 
B) They showed extreme fear or aggression when first seeing other monkeys. 
C) They showed abnormal physical development. 
D) The females were abusive mothers. 
A) They had difficulty mating. 
B) They showed extreme fear or aggression when first seeing other monkeys. 
C) They showed abnormal physical development. 
D) The females were abusive mothers.

Exam 29: Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Compared with the children of authoritarian parents,the children of authoritative parents are

The powerful survival impulse that leads infants to seek closeness to their caregivers is called

Severe and prolonged child sexual abuse places children at risk for

Chloe can clearly sense when her sister's teasing is intended to be friendly fun or a hostile put-down. This best illustrates that Chloe has developed a(n)

Already at 15 months of age,Justin strongly senses that he can rely on his father to comfort and protect him. This most clearly contributes to

Unlike ducklings,children do not imprint. Their fondness for certain people,however,is fostered by

During which of Piaget's stages does a person develop an awareness that things continue to exist even when they are not perceived?

Psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen has proposed that autism is indicative of an inborn

Which is the correct sequence of stages in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Piaget held that egocentrism is characteristic of the

Insecurely attached infants who are left by their mothers in an unfamiliar setting often will

From ages 3 to 6,the brain's neural networks are sprouting most rapidly in the

At age 12,Sean is happy,self-reliant,and has a positive self-image. It is most likely that Sean's parents are

Most people's earliest memories do not predate ________ of age.

Piaget was convinced that the mind of a child

As a child observes,liquid is transferred from a tall,thin tube into a short,wide jar. The child is asked if there is now less liquid in order to determine if she has mastered

The developmental theorist who suggested that securely attached children develop an attitude of basic trust is

Which of the following was not found by the Harlows in socially deprived monkeys?

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