Question 1

Watching sitcoms and films would be located in the _____ bioecological level.

Accepted Answer

A)  exosystem 
B)  macrosystem 
C)  microsystem 
D)  mesosystem 
A)  exosystem 
B)  macrosystem 
C)  microsystem 
D)  mesosystem

Question 2

One of the most notable contributions of social cognitive theories is that they

Accepted Answer

A)  can advise parents on how to deal with children's problematic behavior. 
B)  view the effect of children's social experience as dependent on their interpretations of the experiences. 
C)  focus on the role of the unconscious. 
D)  concentrate on the influence of biological factors on development. 
A)  can advise parents on how to deal with children's problematic behavior. 
B)  view the effect of children's social experience as dependent on their interpretations of the experiences. 
C)  focus on the role of the unconscious. 
D)  concentrate on the influence of biological factors on development.

Question 3

John Watson advised parents to treat their children with

Accepted Answer

A)  respect. 
B)  hostile attributions. 
C)  affection. 
D)  objectivity. 
A)  respect. 
B)  hostile attributions. 
C)  affection. 
D)  objectivity.

Question 4

Danny is an adult who behaves selfishly and impulsively. He appears to seek immediate gratification and ignore any potential negative consequences. Freud would say that Danny is ruled by his

Accepted Answer

A)  conscience. 
B)  superego. 
C)  erogenous zones. 
D)  id. 
A)  conscience. 
B)  superego. 
C)  erogenous zones. 
D)  id.

Question 5

This developmental issue is of main concern for ecological theories

Accepted Answer

A)  continuity versus discontinuity. 
B)  critical periods. 
C)  nature versus nurture. 
D)  active learning versus passive learning. 
A)  continuity versus discontinuity. 
B)  critical periods. 
C)  nature versus nurture. 
D)  active learning versus passive learning.

Question 6

According to Freud, the phallic stage encompasses approximately what age(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  ages 2 to 3 
B)  ages 3 to 6 
C)  ages 6 to 12 
D)  beginning of sexual maturation through adulthood 
A)  ages 2 to 3 
B)  ages 3 to 6 
C)  ages 6 to 12 
D)  beginning of sexual maturation through adulthood

Question 7

Describe the basic principles of Albert Bandura's social-learning theory. How does his view differ from that of traditional learning theorists? How is it the same?

Accepted Answer

Social-learning theory, like other learn

Question 8

According to the text, which type of praise or criticism would be MOST likely to be associated with children developing an incremental/mastery orientation in response to failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I think you need to try harder." 
B)  "You're very smart at these problems." 
C)  "You just can't do math." 
D)  "I'm proud of you." 
A)  "I think you need to try harder." 
B)  "You're very smart at these problems." 
C)  "You just can't do math." 
D)  "I'm proud of you."

Question 9

The parents of 2-year-old Joshua are frustrated with his screaming when he wants something. Which scenario is an example of intermittent reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  His parents always give Joshua what he wants whether or not he screams. 
B)  His parents always give Joshua what he wants only when he screams. 
C)  Sometimes his parents give Joshua what he wants when he screams, and sometimes they refuse to give him what he wants when he screams. 
D)  His parents never give Joshua what he wants when he screams. 
A)  His parents always give Joshua what he wants whether or not he screams. 
B)  His parents always give Joshua what he wants only when he screams. 
C)  Sometimes his parents give Joshua what he wants when he screams, and sometimes they refuse to give him what he wants when he screams. 
D)  His parents never give Joshua what he wants when he screams.

Question 10

Consistent with research on nonhuman primates and rodents, children who have been exposed to adverse rearing conditions demonstrate disruptions in their

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal systems. 
B)  genetic influences. 
C)  limbic system functions. 
D)  cultural influences. 
A)  hormonal systems. 
B)  genetic influences. 
C)  limbic system functions. 
D)  cultural influences.

Question 11

During which stage are sexual impulses repressed, leaving energy to be channeled into socially acceptable activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  phallic 
B)  latency 
C)  anal 
D)  genital 
A)  phallic 
B)  latency 
C)  anal 
D)  genital

Question 12

Which characteristic does NOT describe the id?

Accepted Answer

A)  unconscious 
B)  primitive 
C)  impulsive 
D)  realistic 
A)  unconscious 
B)  primitive 
C)  impulsive 
D)  realistic

Question 13

Eliza tends to base her self-worth on her own effort and learning. When given a choice, she is likely to choose situations in which she can _____. She is considered to have an _____ orientation.

Accepted Answer

A)  be assured of success; entity/helpless 
B)  be assured of success; incremental/mastery 
C)  enjoy the challenge of a difficult problem; entity/helpless 
D)  enjoy the challenge of a difficult problem; incremental/mastery 
A)  be assured of success; entity/helpless 
B)  be assured of success; incremental/mastery 
C)  enjoy the challenge of a difficult problem; entity/helpless 
D)  enjoy the challenge of a difficult problem; incremental/mastery

Question 14

Which factor associated with child maltreatment is within the child's exosystem?

Accepted Answer

A)  poor parental self-esteem 
B)  difficult temperament 
C)  parental drug dependence 
D)  unemployment 
A)  poor parental self-esteem 
B)  difficult temperament 
C)  parental drug dependence 
D)  unemployment

Question 15

_____ is a step that can be taken at the microsystem level to fight against the negative effects of media on children.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parental control of children's access 
B)  School-based programs to educate children about the effects of media 
C)  Violent media 
D)  Regulation of advertising 
A)  Parental control of children's access 
B)  School-based programs to educate children about the effects of media 
C)  Violent media 
D)  Regulation of advertising

Question 16

Evolutionary psychology is primarily concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  the effects of various levels of context on human development. 
B)  understanding how humans are similar to and different from other animals, especially other primates. 
C)  the differences between developing within species-typical environments and developing within species-atypical environments. 
D)  the application of natural selection and adaptation to human behavior. 
A)  the effects of various levels of context on human development. 
B)  understanding how humans are similar to and different from other animals, especially other primates. 
C)  the differences between developing within species-typical environments and developing within species-atypical environments. 
D)  the application of natural selection and adaptation to human behavior.

Question 17

The _____ is NOT a personality structure hypothesized by Freud.

Accepted Answer

A)  ego 
B)  superego 
C)  id 
D)  superid 
A)  ego 
B)  superego 
C)  id 
D)  superid

Question 18

A hostile attributional bias is a likely result of

Accepted Answer

A)  poor perceived self-efficacy. 
B)  a maladaptive pattern of reinforcement and punishment. 
C)  physical abuse. 
D)  an entity theory of aggression. 
A)  poor perceived self-efficacy. 
B)  a maladaptive pattern of reinforcement and punishment. 
C)  physical abuse. 
D)  an entity theory of aggression.

Question 19

Bandura did NOT come to emphasize the role of

Accepted Answer

A)  attention. 
B)  memory. 
C)  retrieval. 
D)  role taking. 
A)  attention. 
B)  memory. 
C)  retrieval. 
D)  role taking.

Question 20

According to Selman, 6- to 8-year-old children

Accepted Answer

A)  believe that others' different perspectives stem from possession of different knowledge. 
B)  realize that others have different perspectives and are able to think about others' points of view. 
C)  are able to systematically compare their own and another person's points of view. 
D)  believe that others cannot have a different perspective from their own. 
A)  believe that others' different perspectives stem from possession of different knowledge. 
B)  realize that others have different perspectives and are able to think about others' points of view. 
C)  are able to systematically compare their own and another person's points of view. 
D)  believe that others cannot have a different perspective from their own.

Watching sitcoms and films would be located in the _____ bioecological level.

One of the most notable contributions of social cognitive theories is that they

John Watson advised parents to treat their children with

Danny is an adult who behaves selfishly and impulsively. He appears to seek immediate gratification and ignore any potential negative consequences. Freud would say that Danny is ruled by his

This developmental issue is of main concern for ecological theories

According to Freud, the phallic stage encompasses approximately what age(s)?

Describe the basic principles of Albert Bandura's social-learning theory. How does his view differ from that of traditional learning theorists? How is it the same?

According to the text, which type of praise or criticism would be MOST likely to be associated with children developing an incremental/mastery orientation in response to failure?

The parents of 2-year-old Joshua are frustrated with his screaming when he wants something. Which scenario is an example of intermittent reinforcement?

Consistent with research on nonhuman primates and rodents, children who have been exposed to adverse rearing conditions demonstrate disruptions in their

During which stage are sexual impulses repressed, leaving energy to be channeled into socially acceptable activities?

Which characteristic does NOT describe the id?

Eliza tends to base her self-worth on her own effort and learning. When given a choice, she is likely to choose situations in which she can _. She is considered to have an _ orientation.

Which factor associated with child maltreatment is within the child's exosystem?

_____ is a step that can be taken at the microsystem level to fight against the negative effects of media on children.

Evolutionary psychology is primarily concerned with

The _____ is NOT a personality structure hypothesized by Freud.

A hostile attributional bias is a likely result of

Bandura did NOT come to emphasize the role of

According to Selman, 6- to 8-year-old children

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

Emotional Development

Attachment to Others and Development of Self

The Family

Peer Relationships

Moral Development

Gender Development

Conclusions

Filters

Exam 9: Theories of Social Development

Watching sitcoms and films would be located in the _____ bioecological level.

One of the most notable contributions of social cognitive theories is that they

John Watson advised parents to treat their children with

Danny is an adult who behaves selfishly and impulsively. He appears to seek immediate gratification and ignore any potential negative consequences. Freud would say that Danny is ruled by his

This developmental issue is of main concern for ecological theories

According to Freud, the phallic stage encompasses approximately what age(s)?

Describe the basic principles of Albert Bandura's social-learning theory. How does his view differ from that of traditional learning theorists? How is it the same?

According to the text, which type of praise or criticism would be MOST likely to be associated with children developing an incremental/mastery orientation in response to failure?

The parents of 2-year-old Joshua are frustrated with his screaming when he wants something. Which scenario is an example of intermittent reinforcement?

Consistent with research on nonhuman primates and rodents, children who have been exposed to adverse rearing conditions demonstrate disruptions in their

During which stage are sexual impulses repressed, leaving energy to be channeled into socially acceptable activities?

Which characteristic does NOT describe the id?

Eliza tends to base her self-worth on her own effort and learning. When given a choice, she is likely to choose situations in which she can _____. She is considered to have an _____ orientation.

Which factor associated with child maltreatment is within the child's exosystem?

_____ is a step that can be taken at the microsystem level to fight against the negative effects of media on children.

Evolutionary psychology is primarily concerned with

The _____ is NOT a personality structure hypothesized by Freud.

A hostile attributional bias is a likely result of

Bandura did NOT come to emphasize the role of

According to Selman, 6- to 8-year-old children

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

Emotional Development

Attachment to Others and Development of Self

The Family

Peer Relationships

Moral Development

Gender Development

Conclusions

Filters

Eliza tends to base her self-worth on her own effort and learning. When given a choice, she is likely to choose situations in which she can _. She is considered to have an _ orientation.