Question 1

Children growing up in distressed neighborhoods are likely to do poorly in school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Ruth Chao's study of the typical Chinese American parenting style referred to as "training" included:

Accepted Answer

A) high demands, high control, and high nuturance. 
B) high demands, low control, and high nuturance. 
C) low demands, low control, and high nuturance. 
D) low demands, low control, and low nuturance. 
A) high demands, high control, and high nuturance. 
B) high demands, low control, and high nuturance. 
C) low demands, low control, and high nuturance. 
D) low demands, low control, and low nuturance.

Question 3

Total media use is highest during what ages?

Accepted Answer

A) 4-6­years­old 
B) 8-10­years­old 
C) 11-14­years­old. 
D) 15-18­years­old. 
A) 4-6­years­old 
B) 8-10­years­old 
C) 11-14­years­old. 
D) 15-18­years­old.

Question 4

A mother under stress is more likely to act in which of the following ways toward her children?

Accepted Answer

A) punitively 
B) neglectfully 
C) permissively 
D) nurturing 
A) punitively 
B) neglectfully 
C) permissively 
D) nurturing

Question 5

Gina's family lives below the poverty level. Which of the following is likely of Gina?

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A) she is at elevated risk for mental health issues 
B) even if her family rises above the poverty level, she is likely to remain at elevated risk for mental health issues compared to her peers who remained below the poverty level. 
C) she is less likely to suffer from asthma. 
D) she lives in a family that encourages her curiosity. 
A) she is at elevated risk for mental health issues 
B) even if her family rises above the poverty level, she is likely to remain at elevated risk for mental health issues compared to her peers who remained below the poverty level. 
C) she is less likely to suffer from asthma. 
D) she lives in a family that encourages her curiosity.

Question 6

An area of research that examines the biological and social processes that lead to maladjustment as well as those that are associated with healthy development is called:

Accepted Answer

A) developmental science. 
B) epidemic science. 
C) risk analysis. 
D) prevention science. 
A) developmental science. 
B) epidemic science. 
C) risk analysis. 
D) prevention science.

Question 7

Research investigating rates of child abuse and neglect finds that:

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A) children older than 3 years of age are at greater risk than younger children. 
B) girls are at greater risk than boys. 
C) European American children are at greater risk than African American children. 
D) Children from high­income families are at greater risk than children from lower­income families. 
A) children older than 3 years of age are at greater risk than younger children. 
B) girls are at greater risk than boys. 
C) European American children are at greater risk than African American children. 
D) Children from high­income families are at greater risk than children from lower­income families.

Question 8

Describe the limitations of Baumrind's study of parenting styles and children's behavior patterns. Explain.

Accepted Answer

Baumrind's study of parenting styles and

Question 9

Which of the following results was found when researchers compared the reactions of children who were exposed to extensive television replays of the 9/11 attacks to children who had less television exposure?

Accepted Answer

A) Children with greater levels of television exposure were more likely to show negative outcomes. 
B) Children with less television exposure demonstrated more negative outcomes. 
C) The two groups of children were equally likely to show symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorders. 
D) Amount of television exposure was unrelated to children's reactions to the event. 
A) Children with greater levels of television exposure were more likely to show negative outcomes. 
B) Children with less television exposure demonstrated more negative outcomes. 
C) The two groups of children were equally likely to show symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorders. 
D) Amount of television exposure was unrelated to children's reactions to the event.

Question 10

What issues have been raised about children's use of interactive media? In what ways does research support or alleviate concerns in these areas?

Accepted Answer

Several issues have been raised about ch

Question 11

The intellectual development of children in child care:

Accepted Answer

A) has not been studied. 
B) may be accelerated for low­income children. 
C) is never as good as when children are cared for at home. 
D) is normal for middle­class children but below normal for low­income children. 
A) has not been studied. 
B) may be accelerated for low­income children. 
C) is never as good as when children are cared for at home. 
D) is normal for middle­class children but below normal for low­income children.

Question 12

Describe two of the theories that have been proposed to explain why an extended childhood evolved in the human species.

Accepted Answer

1. The social intelligence hypothesis su

Question 13

Analysis of social stereotypes in the content of children's television programming reveals that:

Accepted Answer

A) male characters are more likely to play more active and visible roles than female characters. 
B) female characters tend to be more powerful and resourceful than male characters. 
C) ethnic minorities are overrepresented on network television programming. 
D) ethnic minority television characters tend to be depicted behaving morally. 
A) male characters are more likely to play more active and visible roles than female characters. 
B) female characters tend to be more powerful and resourceful than male characters. 
C) ethnic minorities are overrepresented on network television programming. 
D) ethnic minority television characters tend to be depicted behaving morally.

Question 14

Differentiate between neighborhood physical disorder and neighborhood social disorganization. What problems are associated with each of these aspects of distressed communities?

Accepted Answer

Neighborhood physical disorder refers to

Question 15

Concern has been displayed over the impact of television on children. What are some of the portrayals on television that are concerning? How do these portrayals impact children who are exposed to them?

Accepted Answer

Some of the concerning portrayals on tel

Question 16

Which of the following is a statement about families?

Accepted Answer

A) There are no universals regarding families and their goals. 
B) The scripted routines provided by families for young children do not vary across cultures. 
C) The universally most urgent goal for families is helping their children acquire the values of their culture. 
D) There are universal goals that families share. 
A) There are no universals regarding families and their goals. 
B) The scripted routines provided by families for young children do not vary across cultures. 
C) The universally most urgent goal for families is helping their children acquire the values of their culture. 
D) There are universal goals that families share.

Question 17

Children who receive child care outside of the home are at increased risk for negative physical consequences, such as illness and stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Extended family members provide resources for children including food, childcare, and counseling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the Whitings, having chores that are not clearly related to the family's economic welfare leads children to become less nurturant and responsible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe one of the primary purposes served by children's literature.

Accepted Answer

One of the primary purposes served by ch

Children growing up in distressed neighborhoods are likely to do poorly in school.

Ruth Chao's study of the typical Chinese American parenting style referred to as "training" included:

Total media use is highest during what ages?

A mother under stress is more likely to act in which of the following ways toward her children?

Gina's family lives below the poverty level. Which of the following is likely of Gina?

An area of research that examines the biological and social processes that lead to maladjustment as well as those that are associated with healthy development is called:

Research investigating rates of child abuse and neglect finds that:

Describe the limitations of Baumrind's study of parenting styles and children's behavior patterns. Explain.

Which of the following results was found when researchers compared the reactions of children who were exposed to extensive television replays of the 9/11 attacks to children who had less television exposure?

What issues have been raised about children's use of interactive media? In what ways does research support or alleviate concerns in these areas?

The intellectual development of children in child care:

Describe two of the theories that have been proposed to explain why an extended childhood evolved in the human species.

Analysis of social stereotypes in the content of children's television programming reveals that:

Differentiate between neighborhood physical disorder and neighborhood social disorganization. What problems are associated with each of these aspects of distressed communities?

Concern has been displayed over the impact of television on children. What are some of the portrayals on television that are concerning? How do these portrayals impact children who are exposed to them?

Which of the following is a statement about families?

Children who receive child care outside of the home are at increased risk for negative physical consequences, such as illness and stress.

Extended family members provide resources for children including food, childcare, and counseling.

According to the Whitings, having chores that are not clearly related to the family's economic welfare leads children to become less nurturant and responsible.

Describe one of the primary purposes served by children's literature.

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Physical and Cognitive Development in the First Two Years

Emotional and Social Development During Infancy

Language Acquisition

Physical and Cognitive Development of Early Childhood

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School As a Context for Development

Social and Emotional Developments in Middle Childhood

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Exam 10: Contexts of Development

Children growing up in distressed neighborhoods are likely to do poorly in school.

Ruth Chao's study of the typical Chinese American parenting style referred to as "training" included:

Total media use is highest during what ages?

A mother under stress is more likely to act in which of the following ways toward her children?

Gina's family lives below the poverty level. Which of the following is likely of Gina?

An area of research that examines the biological and social processes that lead to maladjustment as well as those that are associated with healthy development is called:

Research investigating rates of child abuse and neglect finds that:

Describe the limitations of Baumrind's study of parenting styles and children's behavior patterns. Explain.

Which of the following results was found when researchers compared the reactions of children who were exposed to extensive television replays of the 9/11 attacks to children who had less television exposure?

What issues have been raised about children's use of interactive media? In what ways does research support or alleviate concerns in these areas?

The intellectual development of children in child care:

Describe two of the theories that have been proposed to explain why an extended childhood evolved in the human species.

Analysis of social stereotypes in the content of children's television programming reveals that:

Differentiate between neighborhood physical disorder and neighborhood social disorganization. What problems are associated with each of these aspects of distressed communities?

Concern has been displayed over the impact of television on children. What are some of the portrayals on television that are concerning? How do these portrayals impact children who are exposed to them?

Which of the following is a statement about families?

Children who receive child care outside of the home are at increased risk for negative physical consequences, such as illness and stress.

Extended family members provide resources for children including food, childcare, and counseling.

According to the Whitings, having chores that are not clearly related to the family's economic welfare leads children to become less nurturant and responsible.

Describe one of the primary purposes served by children's literature.

The Study of Human Development

Biocultural Foundations

Prenatal Development and Birth

The First Three Months

Physical and Cognitive Development in the First Two Years

Emotional and Social Development During Infancy

Language Acquisition

Physical and Cognitive Development of Early Childhood

Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

School As a Context for Development

Social and Emotional Developments in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Emotional Development During Adolescence

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