Question 1

Eleven-year-old Tina characterizes herself as a smart, friendly person who is helpful to others.Tina's views of herself are based on

Accepted Answer

A) her physical skills. 
B) psychological characteristics, inner traits that are more abstract. 
C) desire to be popular with her friends. 
D) external activities relying on motor skills. 
A) her physical skills. 
B) psychological characteristics, inner traits that are more abstract. 
C) desire to be popular with her friends. 
D) external activities relying on motor skills. B

Question 2

Which of the following is a likely cause of Canadian children's inadequate fitness levels?

Accepted Answer

A) There is inadequate labelling of the nutritional contents of food products. 
B) There is an increased rate of digestive disorders. 
C) There is no national effort to increase the level of children's fitness. 
D) Children live a more sedentary lifestyle that includes sitting in front of televisions and computer screens. 
A) There is inadequate labelling of the nutritional contents of food products. 
B) There is an increased rate of digestive disorders. 
C) There is no national effort to increase the level of children's fitness. 
D) Children live a more sedentary lifestyle that includes sitting in front of televisions and computer screens. D

Question 3

According to Wechsler, what is the term for the capacity to understand the world, think with rationality, and use resources effectively when faced with challenges?

Accepted Answer

A) education 
B) assertiveness 
C) achievement 
D) intelligence 
A) education 
B) assertiveness 
C) achievement 
D) intelligence D

Question 4

What is the term that refers to the period of cognitive development between 7 and 12 years of age, which is characterized by the active and appropriate use of logic?

Accepted Answer

A) concrete operational 
B) decentring 
C) abstract operational 
D) preoperational 
A) concrete operational 
B) decentring 
C) abstract operational 
D) preoperational

Question 5

Parents can help break the cycle of low self-esteem in a child by using a(n) _________ child-rearing style.

Accepted Answer

A) authoritarian 
B) permissive 
C) authoritative 
D) passive 
A) authoritarian 
B) permissive 
C) authoritative 
D) passive

Question 6

Briefly explain the major points regarding psychologist Carol Gilligan's moral development for girls.

Accepted Answer

Girls see morality in terms of responsib

Question 7

When a child initially records information in a form usable to memory, this is called

Accepted Answer

A) rehearsal. 
B) listening. 
C) visualization. 
D) encoding. 
A) rehearsal. 
B) listening. 
C) visualization. 
D) encoding.

Question 8

Alexander is 6 years old, and although he pronounces most words clearly, he has difficulty pronouncing "j," "v," "th," and "zh" sounds, which are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) metalinguistics. 
B) phonemes. 
C) word blends. 
D) enunciation. 
A) metalinguistics. 
B) phonemes. 
C) word blends. 
D) enunciation.

Question 9

Immediately after a divorce, both children and parents may show several types of psychological maladjustment for a period that may last from

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 2 years. 
B) 3 months to 3 years. 
C) 6 months to 2 years. 
D) 1 to 3 years. 
A) 1 to 2 years. 
B) 3 months to 3 years. 
C) 6 months to 2 years. 
D) 1 to 3 years.

Question 10

What percentage of children in Canada between the ages of 5 and 12 spend some time alone after school without adult supervision?

Accepted Answer

A) 12%–14% 
B) 15%–20% 
C) 5%–10% 
D) 8%–10% 
A) 12%–14% 
B) 15%–20% 
C) 5%–10% 
D) 8%–10%

Question 11

Briefly explain some of the educational trends of the 21st century.

Accepted Answer

The renewed focus on educational fundame

Question 12

Children who have no siblings are not as well adjusted as children who grow up with siblings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Harry is facing an important test and expects to do poorly.He is so anxious that he cannot concentrate or study effectively, but he figures that since he's going to do badly anyway, he should not bother.This is an indication of Harry's

Accepted Answer

A) self-esteem. 
B) self-concept. 
C) social reality. 
D) social comparison. 
A) self-esteem. 
B) self-concept. 
C) social reality. 
D) social comparison.

Question 14

Concrete operational thought involves applying _____ to solve problems.

Accepted Answer

A) reasoning 
B) intuition or hunches 
C) logical operations 
D) acquired knowledge 
A) reasoning 
B) intuition or hunches 
C) logical operations 
D) acquired knowledge

Question 15

What percentage of preteens suffers with depression?

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 20% 
A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 20%

Question 16

School-age children are very active; therefore, they do not need to exercise more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Damon, when Steven (who is 15 years old) is asked, "How do you know that someone is your best friend?" it is highly likely that he will respond:

Accepted Answer

A) Because a friend is someone who shares his/her possessions with you. 
B) Because a friend is someone you can talk to about things that are bothering you, and they will stick with you no matter what. 
C) Because I can play a lot with him/her and stay over his/her house a lot. 
D) Because a friend is somebody who is kind and puts my feelings first. 
A) Because a friend is someone who shares his/her possessions with you. 
B) Because a friend is someone you can talk to about things that are bothering you, and they will stick with you no matter what. 
C) Because I can play a lot with him/her and stay over his/her house a lot. 
D) Because a friend is somebody who is kind and puts my feelings first.

Question 18

Generally, overall self-esteem is high during middle childhood but begins to decline around the age of ___ due to

Accepted Answer

A) 15; puberty. 
B) 16; sexual activity. 
C) 12; school transition. 
D) 11; self-concept. 
A) 15; puberty. 
B) 16; sexual activity. 
C) 12; school transition. 
D) 11; self-concept.

Question 19

What is the term for a difficulty in seeing that may include blindness or partial sightedness?

Accepted Answer

A) visual acuity 
B) partial vision 
C) colour blindness 
D) visual impairment 
A) visual acuity 
B) partial vision 
C) colour blindness 
D) visual impairment

Question 20

Research indicates that popular children share which of the following personality characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A) They have a good sense of humour. 
B) They are domineering. 
C) They are not able to read non-verbal behaviour. 
D) They are uncooperative. 
A) They have a good sense of humour. 
B) They are domineering. 
C) They are not able to read non-verbal behaviour. 
D) They are uncooperative.

Eleven-year-old Tina characterizes herself as a smart, friendly person who is helpful to others.Tina's views of herself are based on

Which of the following is a likely cause of Canadian children's inadequate fitness levels?

According to Wechsler, what is the term for the capacity to understand the world, think with rationality, and use resources effectively when faced with challenges?

What is the term that refers to the period of cognitive development between 7 and 12 years of age, which is characterized by the active and appropriate use of logic?

Parents can help break the cycle of low self-esteem in a child by using a(n) _________ child-rearing style.

Briefly explain the major points regarding psychologist Carol Gilligan's moral development for girls.

When a child initially records information in a form usable to memory, this is called

Alexander is 6 years old, and although he pronounces most words clearly, he has difficulty pronouncing "j," "v," "th," and "zh" sounds, which are examples of

Immediately after a divorce, both children and parents may show several types of psychological maladjustment for a period that may last from

What percentage of children in Canada between the ages of 5 and 12 spend some time alone after school without adult supervision?

Briefly explain some of the educational trends of the 21^st century.

Children who have no siblings are not as well adjusted as children who grow up with siblings.

Harry is facing an important test and expects to do poorly.He is so anxious that he cannot concentrate or study effectively, but he figures that since he's going to do badly anyway, he should not bother.This is an indication of Harry's

Concrete operational thought involves applying _____ to solve problems.

What percentage of preteens suffers with depression?

School-age children are very active; therefore, they do not need to exercise more.

According to Damon, when Steven (who is 15 years old) is asked, "How do you know that someone is your best friend?" it is highly likely that he will respond:

Generally, overall self-esteem is high during middle childhood but begins to decline around the age of ___ due to

What is the term for a difficulty in seeing that may include blindness or partial sightedness?

Research indicates that popular children share which of the following personality characteristics?

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Eleven-year-old Tina characterizes herself as a smart, friendly person who is helpful to others.Tina's views of herself are based on

Which of the following is a likely cause of Canadian children's inadequate fitness levels?

According to Wechsler, what is the term for the capacity to understand the world, think with rationality, and use resources effectively when faced with challenges?

What is the term that refers to the period of cognitive development between 7 and 12 years of age, which is characterized by the active and appropriate use of logic?

Parents can help break the cycle of low self-esteem in a child by using a(n) _________ child-rearing style.

Briefly explain the major points regarding psychologist Carol Gilligan's moral development for girls.

When a child initially records information in a form usable to memory, this is called

Alexander is 6 years old, and although he pronounces most words clearly, he has difficulty pronouncing "j," "v," "th," and "zh" sounds, which are examples of

Immediately after a divorce, both children and parents may show several types of psychological maladjustment for a period that may last from

What percentage of children in Canada between the ages of 5 and 12 spend some time alone after school without adult supervision?

Briefly explain some of the educational trends of the 21st century.

Children who have no siblings are not as well adjusted as children who grow up with siblings.

Harry is facing an important test and expects to do poorly.He is so anxious that he cannot concentrate or study effectively, but he figures that since he's going to do badly anyway, he should not bother.This is an indication of Harry's

Concrete operational thought involves applying _____ to solve problems.

What percentage of preteens suffers with depression?

School-age children are very active; therefore, they do not need to exercise more.

According to Damon, when Steven (who is 15 years old) is asked, "How do you know that someone is your best friend?" it is highly likely that he will respond:

Generally, overall self-esteem is high during middle childhood but begins to decline around the age of ___ due to

What is the term for a difficulty in seeing that may include blindness or partial sightedness?

Research indicates that popular children share which of the following personality characteristics?

An Introduction to Lifespan Development

The Start of Life

Infancy

The Early Childhood and Preschool Years

Adolescence

Early Adulthood

Middle Adulthood

Late Adulthood

Death and Dying

Filters

Briefly explain some of the educational trends of the 21^st century.