Exam 3: Self and Social and Moral Development

Based on recent studies, which of the following children is likely to have the greatest difficulty with assessing the intention of others?

________ marks the beginning of sexual maturity.

The authoritative parenting style is marked by warmth while still setting clear limits for behaviour and enforcing rules that are clearly explained.

When individuals adopt external standards as their own, they are internalizing those standards.

Jerry has become active with a group working to save Canada's topsoil. He believes that steps must be taken to prevent food shortages 100 years from now. George's situation represents Erikson's concern for

Erikson's notion of developmental crises can be defined as a

By definition, self-esteem is associated with

Canadian researchers using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Children and Youth, have demonstrated that

Which of the following children seems to have the most well-developed theory of mind?

Mrs. Fuller is dealing with a classroom management issue involving an argument in one of her groups. The second graders were working at the math centre and discussing the best way to share the make-believe pizza. Tomas said he should have more than the other children because he is bigger. Mrs. Fuller is dealing with an issue that is best described as:

Which of the following parenting styles is characterized by low parental warmth and low control?

Which of the following is a statement of self-concept?

Sally is in the stage Erikson calls initiative vs. guilt. Her parents supervise her closely and direct all her activities. The danger is that Sally may

The development of perspective-taking continues from early childhood to adulthood.

A member of your school board gives an impassioned speech regarding the need for "a dollar's worth of learning for every dollar spent." "The children of today are rarely challenged," he asserts. "We need to promote accelerated programs." For the next hour, he outlines a plan to introduce algebra in the sixth grade, physics in the seventh grade, reading in the preschool, and skipping grades for any student who scores highly on the provincial achievement test. Some people in the audience look skeptical, others show strong displeasure, but a surprising number appear to agree with the sentiments expressed. A) Argue for or against the proposed program drawing from the ideas of (a) Erikson and (b) Kohlberg.

Research shows that boys enter puberty earlier than girls.

Outline Kohlberg's three levels of moral development and describe an example of reasoning at each level.

Research has shown that students who watch others behaving aggressively

One of the girls in Mr. Kent's class is shy and has difficulty making friends. Her social skills are immature and awkward. She usually walks to class alone, holds her head down, avoids contact with other students, and tries not to speak up in class. Based on the categories of children's popularity, this girl's behaviour fits which category?

In your opinion, in what ways can educational systems become more effective without developing moral dilemmas for children?