Question 1

Which emotion are children first able to identify?

Accepted Answer

A) anger 
B) happiness 
C) fear 
D) guilt 
A) anger 
B) happiness 
C) fear 
D) guilt

Question 2

Describe the concept of emotional intelligence. To what extent is emotional intelligence associated with IQ? How is emotional intelligence associated with success in life? Describe a friend (or yourself) who is particularly high or particularly low in emotional intelligence, and discuss how this person's level of emotional intelligence and IQ have affected a particular aspect of his or her life.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the concept of emotional intelligence. To...

Question 3

Newborns can become distressed by:

Accepted Answer

A) hunger. 
B) pain. 
C) separation from the primary caregiver. 
D) hunger and pain. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) hunger. 
B) pain. 
C) separation from the primary caregiver. 
D) hunger and pain. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 4

An infant's level of rhythmicity is indicated by:

Accepted Answer

A) how distressed the infant becomes in new situations. 
B) the consistency of the daily sleeping schedule. 
C) how long the infant looks at an interesting object. 
D) degree of cooperativeness. 
A) how distressed the infant becomes in new situations. 
B) the consistency of the daily sleeping schedule. 
C) how long the infant looks at an interesting object. 
D) degree of cooperativeness.

Question 5

_____is the LEAST likely to elicit a smile in a 7- month-old infant.

Accepted Answer

A) A smiling stranger 
B) An interesting object 
C) Being able to control a particular event 
D) A parent's tickle on the tummy 
A) A smiling stranger 
B) An interesting object 
C) Being able to control a particular event 
D) A parent's tickle on the tummy

Question 6

Recent theorists have proposed that infant temperament is captured by several dimensions. Which item in the following list is NOT one of these dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A) difficulty level 
B) rhythmicity 
C) irritable distress 
D) activity level 
E) positive affect 
A) difficulty level 
B) rhythmicity 
C) irritable distress 
D) activity level 
E) positive affect

Question 7

Thomas and Chess labeled babies who took a long time to adjust to new experiences, tended to react negatively and intensely to stimuli and events, and were irregular in their eating and sleeping habits as:

Accepted Answer

A) slow to warm-up. 
B) easy. 
C) difficult. 
D) quick to calm down. 
A) slow to warm-up. 
B) easy. 
C) difficult. 
D) quick to calm down.

Question 8

As a young child, Riley exhibited intense negative emotions and had a great deal of trouble controlling them. Chris, on the other hand, was even-keeled and predictable. As adults, Riley is likely to be:

Accepted Answer

A) more academically successful than Chris. 
B) less socially competent than Chris. 
C) more prone to phobias than Chris. 
D) similar to Chris, as the qualities exhibited in young childhood rarely carry over to adulthood. 
A) more academically successful than Chris. 
B) less socially competent than Chris. 
C) more prone to phobias than Chris. 
D) similar to Chris, as the qualities exhibited in young childhood rarely carry over to adulthood.

Question 9

Which of the following behaviors is an example of the use of a display rule?

Accepted Answer

A) Maddie covers her eyes when she is feeling shy. 
B) Damon tries not to look scared on the roller coaster. 
C) Jasmine stops her temper tantrum because her mother threatens punishment. 
D) Warren looks at his grandmother to see if she looks angry before he jumps off the couch. 
A) Maddie covers her eyes when she is feeling shy. 
B) Damon tries not to look scared on the roller coaster. 
C) Jasmine stops her temper tantrum because her mother threatens punishment. 
D) Warren looks at his grandmother to see if she looks angry before he jumps off the couch.

Question 10

Empathy for others is associated with____ , but not______.

Accepted Answer

A) guilt; shame 
B) shame; guilt 
C) shame; embarrassment 
D) guilt; embarrassment 
A) guilt; shame 
B) shame; guilt 
C) shame; embarrassment 
D) guilt; embarrassment

Question 11

In comparison with U.S. children, Japanese children are less likely to experience which of the following emotions as a consequence of personal success?

Accepted Answer

A) shame 
B) pride 
C) guilt 
D) embarrassment 
A) shame 
B) pride 
C) guilt 
D) embarrassment

Question 12

Which of the following methodologies has NOT been used to classify young children on their temperamental style?

Accepted Answer

A) laboratory observations 
B) parental reports of children in various contexts 
C) interviews of children 
D) physiological measures 
E) brain activity assessment 
A) laboratory observations 
B) parental reports of children in various contexts 
C) interviews of children 
D) physiological measures 
E) brain activity assessment

Question 13

Twins Sheree and Caitlin, who are 3 years old, each just successfully completed a jigsaw puzzle. Sheree's puzzle was simple, and she completed it easily. Caitlin's puzzle was more difficult, and it took a lot of effort for her to complete it. Which twin is more likely to experience pride in her accomplishment?

Accepted Answer

A) Sheree is more likely than Caitlin to experience pride. 
B) Caitlin is more likely than Sheree to experience pride. 
C) Sheree and Caitlin are equally likely to experience pride. 
D) Neither Sheree nor Caitlin is likely to experience pride because they are both too young. 
A) Sheree is more likely than Caitlin to experience pride. 
B) Caitlin is more likely than Sheree to experience pride. 
C) Sheree and Caitlin are equally likely to experience pride. 
D) Neither Sheree nor Caitlin is likely to experience pride because they are both too young.

Question 14

Many explanations for the gender differences in rates of adolescent depression were described in the textbook. Which explanation do you believe best explains these gender differences? Be sure to provide evidence for your argument and supportive examples where necessary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many explanations for the gender differences in...

Question 15

The causes of which of the following emotions tend to change as children develop?

Accepted Answer

A) anger 
B) fear 
C) pride 
D) happiness 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) anger 
B) fear 
C) pride 
D) happiness 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 16

Charlie fusses every time he goes to the baby-sitter.
This usually occurs when he sees his mother leave. What is Charlie experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A) separation anxiety 
B) self-conscious emotions 
C) distress-pain 
D) stranger anxiety 
A) separation anxiety 
B) self-conscious emotions 
C) distress-pain 
D) stranger anxiety

Question 17

Some researchers believe that self-conscious emotions do not emerge until the second year of life because these emotions depend on children's understanding that:

Accepted Answer

A) other people experience emotions as well. 
B) important others can evaluate them. 
C) they themselves are entities distinct from other people. 
D) guilt is an appropriate reaction to bad behavior. 
A) other people experience emotions as well. 
B) important others can evaluate them. 
C) they themselves are entities distinct from other people. 
D) guilt is an appropriate reaction to bad behavior.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is supported by
Mischel's findings on delay of gratification?

Accepted Answer

A) Preschoolers' abilities to delay gratification do not predict adjustment beyond preschool. 
B) The ability to delay gratification is related to SAT scores and rational thinking in adolescence. 
C) The ability to delay gratification is based primarily on parental socialization. 
D) Delay of gratification cannot be reliably tested untilapproximately age 8. 
A) Preschoolers' abilities to delay gratification do not predict adjustment beyond preschool. 
B) The ability to delay gratification is related to SAT scores and rational thinking in adolescence. 
C) The ability to delay gratification is based primarily on parental socialization. 
D) Delay of gratification cannot be reliably tested untilapproximately age 8.

Question 19

Roger, who is 10 months old, is sitting on the floor of his room happily playing with his toys. The phone rings, and his mother leaves the room to get it. Roger begins to cry. Roger is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A) separation anxiety. 
B) loneliness. 
C) fear of strangers. 
D) jealousy. 
A) separation anxiety. 
B) loneliness. 
C) fear of strangers. 
D) jealousy.

Question 20

Which of the following changes in emotional responding occurs during childhood?

Accepted Answer

A) types of stimuli that elicit particular emotional responses 
B) frequency of particular emotions 
C) intensity of emotional responses 
D) frequency of particular emotions and intensity of emotional responses 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) types of stimuli that elicit particular emotional responses 
B) frequency of particular emotions 
C) intensity of emotional responses 
D) frequency of particular emotions and intensity of emotional responses 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Which emotion are children first able to identify?

Newborns can become distressed by:

An infant's level of rhythmicity is indicated by:

_____is the LEAST likely to elicit a smile in a 7- month-old infant.

Recent theorists have proposed that infant temperament is captured by several dimensions. Which item in the following list is NOT one of these dimensions?

Thomas and Chess labeled babies who took a long time to adjust to new experiences, tended to react negatively and intensely to stimuli and events, and were irregular in their eating and sleeping habits as:

As a young child, Riley exhibited intense negative emotions and had a great deal of trouble controlling them. Chris, on the other hand, was even-keeled and predictable. As adults, Riley is likely to be:

Which of the following behaviors is an example of the use of a display rule?

Empathy for others is associated with , but not__.

In comparison with U.S. children, Japanese children are less likely to experience which of the following emotions as a consequence of personal success?

Which of the following methodologies has NOT been used to classify young children on their temperamental style?

Many explanations for the gender differences in rates of adolescent depression were described in the textbook. Which explanation do you believe best explains these gender differences? Be sure to provide evidence for your argument and supportive examples where necessary.

The causes of which of the following emotions tend to change as children develop?

Charlie fusses every time he goes to the baby-sitter. This usually occurs when he sees his mother leave. What is Charlie experiencing?

Some researchers believe that self-conscious emotions do not emerge until the second year of life because these emotions depend on children's understanding that:

Which of the following statements is supported by Mischel's findings on delay of gratification?

Roger, who is 10 months old, is sitting on the floor of his room happily playing with his toys. The phone rings, and his mother leaves the room to get it. Roger begins to cry. Roger is experiencing:

Which of the following changes in emotional responding occurs during childhood?

An Introduction to Child Development

Prenatal Development and the Newborn Period

Biology and Behavior

Theories of Cognitive Development

Perception, Action, and Learning in Infancy

Development of Language and Symbol Use

Conceptual Development

Intelligence and Academic Achievement

Theories of Social Development

Attachment to Others and Development of Self

The Family

Peer Relationships

Moral Development

Gender Development

Conclusions

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Exam 10: Emotional Development

Which emotion are children first able to identify?

Newborns can become distressed by:

An infant's level of rhythmicity is indicated by:

_____is the LEAST likely to elicit a smile in a 7- month-old infant.

Recent theorists have proposed that infant temperament is captured by several dimensions. Which item in the following list is NOT one of these dimensions?

Thomas and Chess labeled babies who took a long time to adjust to new experiences, tended to react negatively and intensely to stimuli and events, and were irregular in their eating and sleeping habits as:

As a young child, Riley exhibited intense negative emotions and had a great deal of trouble controlling them. Chris, on the other hand, was even-keeled and predictable. As adults, Riley is likely to be:

Which of the following behaviors is an example of the use of a display rule?

Empathy for others is associated with____ , but not______.

In comparison with U.S. children, Japanese children are less likely to experience which of the following emotions as a consequence of personal success?

Which of the following methodologies has NOT been used to classify young children on their temperamental style?

Many explanations for the gender differences in rates of adolescent depression were described in the textbook. Which explanation do you believe best explains these gender differences? Be sure to provide evidence for your argument and supportive examples where necessary.

The causes of which of the following emotions tend to change as children develop?

Charlie fusses every time he goes to the baby-sitter. This usually occurs when he sees his mother leave. What is Charlie experiencing?

Some researchers believe that self-conscious emotions do not emerge until the second year of life because these emotions depend on children's understanding that:

Which of the following statements is supported by Mischel's findings on delay of gratification?

Roger, who is 10 months old, is sitting on the floor of his room happily playing with his toys. The phone rings, and his mother leaves the room to get it. Roger begins to cry. Roger is experiencing:

Which of the following changes in emotional responding occurs during childhood?

An Introduction to Child Development

Prenatal Development and the Newborn Period

Biology and Behavior

Theories of Cognitive Development

Perception, Action, and Learning in Infancy

Development of Language and Symbol Use

Conceptual Development

Intelligence and Academic Achievement

Theories of Social Development

Attachment to Others and Development of Self

The Family

Peer Relationships

Moral Development

Gender Development

Conclusions

Filters

Empathy for others is associated with , but not__.