Question 1

____________________ is based on parents learning to read the cues of their baby and responding appropriately to them.

Accepted Answer

Attachment

Question 2

What is one criticism of child-rearing experts during the first half of the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

A) Their theories were based on observations of white middle-class families. 
B) They regarded children as economically worthless but emotionally priceless. 
C) Their theories depended too much on tradition and not enough on science. 
D) Their theories were based on observation of children with abnormalities. 
A) Their theories were based on observations of white middle-class families. 
B) They regarded children as economically worthless but emotionally priceless. 
C) Their theories depended too much on tradition and not enough on science. 
D) Their theories were based on observation of children with abnormalities.

Question 3

What is one class assignment that is often criticized by some parents?

Accepted Answer

A) ancestry analysis 
B) family tree 
C) generational interviews 
D) family ancestry 
A) ancestry analysis 
B) family tree 
C) generational interviews 
D) family ancestry

Question 4

Some studies have found that children living in single-parent homes face a higher risk of low academic achievement and of dropping out.When monetary and non-monetary resources are statistically controlled,what happens to this relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) It is reduced and may even disappear. 
B) It is increased. 
C) It gives further evidence that the relationship is strong. 
D) It proves that children in single-parent homes face many academic challenges. 
A) It is reduced and may even disappear. 
B) It is increased. 
C) It gives further evidence that the relationship is strong. 
D) It proves that children in single-parent homes face many academic challenges.

Question 5

According to people who study birth-order effects,what do middle children often do?

Accepted Answer

A) act as mediators 
B) use charm to get what they want 
C) associate more with adults 
D) try to copy the eldest 
A) act as mediators 
B) use charm to get what they want 
C) associate more with adults 
D) try to copy the eldest

Question 6

Media such as television or the Internet can be a good or bad influence on young children.According to the text,what does the type of influence appear to depend on most?

Accepted Answer

A) the use of the v-chip and screening software to protect children 
B) television viewing and computer use by their peers 
C) children's age and stage of development 
D) a rating system for violence and sex in television programs 
A) the use of the v-chip and screening software to protect children 
B) television viewing and computer use by their peers 
C) children's age and stage of development 
D) a rating system for violence and sex in television programs

Question 7

Many young people devote more time to _____________ than to any other activity except sleep.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many young people devote more time to...

Question 8

According to the text,which parenting style observed among low-income black parents has a high degree of control but also a lot of affection?

Accepted Answer

A) attachment parenting 
B) uninvolved parenting 
C) no-nonsense 
D) authoritarian parenting 
A) attachment parenting 
B) uninvolved parenting 
C) no-nonsense 
D) authoritarian parenting

Question 9

A study of Inuit parents identified three main themes in their traditional parenting.Which is NOT one of the themes?

Accepted Answer

A) nurturance and attachment 
B) love and commitment 
C) autonomy and independence 
D) observation and interpersonal games 
A) nurturance and attachment 
B) love and commitment 
C) autonomy and independence 
D) observation and interpersonal games

Question 10

On average,in which family structure do children do best?

Accepted Answer

A) a single-parent household in which the parent is working 
B) both biological parents married to each other 
C) cohabiting families where both parents are biological 
D) adopted children with married parents 
A) a single-parent household in which the parent is working 
B) both biological parents married to each other 
C) cohabiting families where both parents are biological 
D) adopted children with married parents

Question 11

What have recent surveys shown about Aboriginal students?

Accepted Answer

A) Fewer Aboriginal children are completing high school than before. 
B) Those living on remote reserves are more likely to graduate from high school. 
C) More Aboriginal individuals are undertaking postsecondary studies. 
D) Aboriginal students are disadvantaged by the number of their family responsibilities. 
A) Fewer Aboriginal children are completing high school than before. 
B) Those living on remote reserves are more likely to graduate from high school. 
C) More Aboriginal individuals are undertaking postsecondary studies. 
D) Aboriginal students are disadvantaged by the number of their family responsibilities.

Question 12

According to the text,what is one benefit of peer relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) Peers are more effective socializers than parents. 
B) Peers can make up for some of a child's negative experiences at home. 
C) Peers don't always tell each other what to do. 
D) Peers provide a more authoritarian relationship than parents do. 
A) Peers are more effective socializers than parents. 
B) Peers can make up for some of a child's negative experiences at home. 
C) Peers don't always tell each other what to do. 
D) Peers provide a more authoritarian relationship than parents do.

Question 13

Which group achieves higher occupational prestige and earns more money?

Accepted Answer

A) first-born children 
B) only-born children 
C) middle children 
D) youngest children 
A) first-born children 
B) only-born children 
C) middle children 
D) youngest children

Question 14

Which group has a higher probability of using reproductive technologies?

Accepted Answer

A) younger men 
B) older men 
C) older women 
D) younger women 
A) younger men 
B) older men 
C) older women 
D) younger women

Question 15

Which term refers to a child,usually the oldest,who takes on the role of an absent parent?

Accepted Answer

A) surrogate mother 
B) replacement parent 
C) parentified child 
D) replacement father 
A) surrogate mother 
B) replacement parent 
C) parentified child 
D) replacement father

Question 16

According to the text,what has been shown to reduce various risky behaviours in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A) consistent discipline 
B) authoritarian parenting 
C) rituals 
D) regular family meals 
A) consistent discipline 
B) authoritarian parenting 
C) rituals 
D) regular family meals

Question 17

What happens as family size increases?

Accepted Answer

A) Fewer opportunities exist for family time. 
B) Resources must be spread across more people. 
C) Parents are too busy to play with their children. 
D) Children become less interested in peers. 
A) Fewer opportunities exist for family time. 
B) Resources must be spread across more people. 
C) Parents are too busy to play with their children. 
D) Children become less interested in peers.

Question 18

What caregiving situation has resulted from the trend away from the institutionalization of people with intellectual and developmental challenges?

Accepted Answer

A) Caregiving is temporary. 
B) Caregiving can span five decades. 
C) Caregiving can span three decades. 
D) Caregiving is a burden for the parents. 
A) Caregiving is temporary. 
B) Caregiving can span five decades. 
C) Caregiving can span three decades. 
D) Caregiving is a burden for the parents.

Question 19

As families become smaller,which of the following might be one effect?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents will spend less time socializing their children. 
B) Schools will take on more of the primary socialization tasks. 
C) Sibling rivalry will increase dramatically. 
D) Peers may become more influential in socialization. 
A) Parents will spend less time socializing their children. 
B) Schools will take on more of the primary socialization tasks. 
C) Sibling rivalry will increase dramatically. 
D) Peers may become more influential in socialization.

Question 20

What does affection between brothers and sisters usually depend on?

Accepted Answer

A) access to each other 
B) plotting against parents 
C) payoffs for not tattling 
D) the difference in their ages 
A) access to each other 
B) plotting against parents 
C) payoffs for not tattling 
D) the difference in their ages

____________________ is based on parents learning to read the cues of their baby and responding appropriately to them.

What is one criticism of child-rearing experts during the first half of the 20th century?

What is one class assignment that is often criticized by some parents?

Some studies have found that children living in single-parent homes face a higher risk of low academic achievement and of dropping out.When monetary and non-monetary resources are statistically controlled,what happens to this relationship?

According to people who study birth-order effects,what do middle children often do?

Media such as television or the Internet can be a good or bad influence on young children.According to the text,what does the type of influence appear to depend on most?

Many young people devote more time to _____________ than to any other activity except sleep.

According to the text,which parenting style observed among low-income black parents has a high degree of control but also a lot of affection?

A study of Inuit parents identified three main themes in their traditional parenting.Which is NOT one of the themes?

On average,in which family structure do children do best?

What have recent surveys shown about Aboriginal students?

According to the text,what is one benefit of peer relationships?

Which group achieves higher occupational prestige and earns more money?

Which group has a higher probability of using reproductive technologies?

Which term refers to a child,usually the oldest,who takes on the role of an absent parent?

According to the text,what has been shown to reduce various risky behaviours in adolescents?

What happens as family size increases?

What caregiving situation has resulted from the trend away from the institutionalization of people with intellectual and developmental challenges?

As families become smaller,which of the following might be one effect?

What does affection between brothers and sisters usually depend on?

What Is a Family

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Childrenyes or No

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not-So-Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family, Work, and Caregiving

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ballpredicting the Future of the Family

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Exam 6: Bringing up Baby

____________________ is based on parents learning to read the cues of their baby and responding appropriately to them.

What is one criticism of child-rearing experts during the first half of the 20th century?

What is one class assignment that is often criticized by some parents?

Some studies have found that children living in single-parent homes face a higher risk of low academic achievement and of dropping out.When monetary and non-monetary resources are statistically controlled,what happens to this relationship?

According to people who study birth-order effects,what do middle children often do?

Media such as television or the Internet can be a good or bad influence on young children.According to the text,what does the type of influence appear to depend on most?

Many young people devote more time to _____________ than to any other activity except sleep.

According to the text,which parenting style observed among low-income black parents has a high degree of control but also a lot of affection?

A study of Inuit parents identified three main themes in their traditional parenting.Which is NOT one of the themes?

On average,in which family structure do children do best?

What have recent surveys shown about Aboriginal students?

According to the text,what is one benefit of peer relationships?

Which group achieves higher occupational prestige and earns more money?

Which group has a higher probability of using reproductive technologies?

Which term refers to a child,usually the oldest,who takes on the role of an absent parent?

According to the text,what has been shown to reduce various risky behaviours in adolescents?

What happens as family size increases?

What caregiving situation has resulted from the trend away from the institutionalization of people with intellectual and developmental challenges?

As families become smaller,which of the following might be one effect?

What does affection between brothers and sisters usually depend on?

What Is a Family

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Childrenyes or No

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not-So-Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family, Work, and Caregiving

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ballpredicting the Future of the Family

Filters