Question 1

Infants and young children often need outside assistance in regulating their emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Justin is an infant that is able to use distraction and seeking help when he is frustrated. What can we predict about his mother's parenting strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  His mother tends to distract him when he starts to cry. 
B)  His mother tends to respond insensitively to his emotional displays. 
C)  His mother avoids showing emotion around him. 
D)  His mother provides more guidance in helping him regulate his emotions. 
A)  His mother tends to distract him when he starts to cry. 
B)  His mother tends to respond insensitively to his emotional displays. 
C)  His mother avoids showing emotion around him. 
D)  His mother provides more guidance in helping him regulate his emotions.

Question 3

At which age do infants begin to display emotional expressions such as anger, sadness, joy, surprise, and fear?

Accepted Answer

A)  at birth 
B)  birth to 2 months of age 
C)  2-7 months of age 
D)  7-12 months of age 
A)  at birth 
B)  birth to 2 months of age 
C)  2-7 months of age 
D)  7-12 months of age

Question 4

Which is a factor impacting stranger wariness?

Accepted Answer

A)  the infant's ability to regulate emotion 
B)  the infant's overall temperament 
C)  the infant's biological relationship with the new person 
D)  the infant's level of self-awareness 
A)  the infant's ability to regulate emotion 
B)  the infant's overall temperament 
C)  the infant's biological relationship with the new person 
D)  the infant's level of self-awareness

Question 5

Roberto is an infant who is described as having a difficult temperament. His father is insensitive, coercive, and also difficult in temperament. What can we predict Roberto's developmental outcome will be?

Accepted Answer

A)  Roberto will most likely have behavioral problems and adjustment difficulties that worsen with age, even into early adolescence. 
B)  Roberto will become less extreme in his behavioral tendencies because babies with difficult temperaments become less extreme with age. 
C)  Babies with difficult temperaments tend to be unpredictable, so we cannot accurately predict what Roberto will be like as he ages. 
D)  Roberto will be more likely to get ill as he gets older because difficult temperaments wear down a person's immune system. 
A)  Roberto will most likely have behavioral problems and adjustment difficulties that worsen with age, even into early adolescence. 
B)  Roberto will become less extreme in his behavioral tendencies because babies with difficult temperaments become less extreme with age. 
C)  Babies with difficult temperaments tend to be unpredictable, so we cannot accurately predict what Roberto will be like as he ages. 
D)  Roberto will be more likely to get ill as he gets older because difficult temperaments wear down a person's immune system.

Question 6

Basic emotions are also known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  innate emotions 
B)  primary emotions 
C)  general emotions 
D)  foundational emotions 
A)  innate emotions 
B)  primary emotions 
C)  general emotions 
D)  foundational emotions

Question 7

Adjustment difficulties are more likely when children do NOT develop a sense of individuality and confidence in their own abilities to meet new challenges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which type of baby is most likely to receive mixed reactions from others?

Accepted Answer

A)  a difficult baby 
B)  an easy baby 
C)  a slow-to-warm-up baby 
D)  a tenacious baby 
A)  a difficult baby 
B)  an easy baby 
C)  a slow-to-warm-up baby 
D)  a tenacious baby

Question 9

Josh and Jessica exhibit different play and communication styles with their baby. Josh often engages in rough and tumble play, while Jessica engages in a more soothing manner by using vocalization and mutual gazing. Which of the following is likely?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rough and tumble play will be met with a negative reaction in the infant. 
B)  The infant would choose to play with Josh if given the option. 
C)  The high intensity stimulation of rough and tumble play will increase the likelihood of behavior problems. 
D)  The infant will not develop an attachment to Josh until after 3 years of age. 
A)  The rough and tumble play will be met with a negative reaction in the infant. 
B)  The infant would choose to play with Josh if given the option. 
C)  The high intensity stimulation of rough and tumble play will increase the likelihood of behavior problems. 
D)  The infant will not develop an attachment to Josh until after 3 years of age.

Question 10

When does the social smile emerge?

Accepted Answer

A)  6-10 weeks 
B)  birth to 2 weeks 
C)  6 months 
D)  12 months 
A)  6-10 weeks 
B)  birth to 2 weeks 
C)  6 months 
D)  12 months

Question 11

Rebecca is an infant that her mother describes as a very quiet baby that can get pretty fussy when she doesn't like something. She doesn't feel comfortable with new people right away. She doesn't move around much and is wary of new situations. Which style of temperament would Rebecca most likely fall under?

Accepted Answer

A)  slow-to-warm-up 
B)  easy 
C)  difficult 
D)  a combination of easy, difficult, and slow-to-warm-up 
A)  slow-to-warm-up 
B)  easy 
C)  difficult 
D)  a combination of easy, difficult, and slow-to-warm-up

Question 12

According to Erikson, what happens if parents are neglectful with their infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  They will develop a sense of mistrust. 
B)  They will develop a feeling of shame and doubt. 
C)  They will develop feelings of guilt. 
D)  They will have difficulty controlling their behavior. 
A)  They will develop a sense of mistrust. 
B)  They will develop a feeling of shame and doubt. 
C)  They will develop feelings of guilt. 
D)  They will have difficulty controlling their behavior.

Question 13

Self-conscious emotions include all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  contentment 
B)  embarrassment 
C)  empathy 
D)  guilt 
A)  contentment 
B)  embarrassment 
C)  empathy 
D)  guilt

Question 14

What percentage of babies are considered to have a difficult temperament?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following is the first and most reliable emotion that a newborn shows?

Accepted Answer

A)  sadness 
B)  happiness 
C)  contentment 
D)  distress 
A)  sadness 
B)  happiness 
C)  contentment 
D)  distress

Question 16

Which statement regarding temperament is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Researchers found that more babies were categorized as easy than either difficult or slow-to-warm-up. 
B)  Slow-to-warm-up babies adjust more quickly to new situations than difficult babies do. 
C)  Over 90% of babies can be easily classified into either the easy, difficult, or slow-to-warm-up styles. 
D)  Easy babies are predictable when it comes to biological functioning. 
A)  Researchers found that more babies were categorized as easy than either difficult or slow-to-warm-up. 
B)  Slow-to-warm-up babies adjust more quickly to new situations than difficult babies do. 
C)  Over 90% of babies can be easily classified into either the easy, difficult, or slow-to-warm-up styles. 
D)  Easy babies are predictable when it comes to biological functioning.

Question 17

What allows toddlers to experience more complex emotions, such as self-conscious emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-awareness 
B)  social referencing 
C)  secure attachment 
D)  autonomy 
A)  self-awareness 
B)  social referencing 
C)  secure attachment 
D)  autonomy

Question 18

Rachel is a baby who is described as more inactive than most other babies. She tends to be fairly moody. She doesn't respond very intensely to anything. Rachel is very hesitant when she meets new people, but she will accept them after a little while. When her mother introduces new foods, Rachel doesn't like them at first. She needs to try them multiple times before she will eat. What temperamental style does Rachel have?

Accepted Answer

A)  easy 
B)  difficult 
C)  tenacious 
D)  slow-to-warm-up 
A)  easy 
B)  difficult 
C)  tenacious 
D)  slow-to-warm-up

Question 19

What concept is defined as a characteristic, predictable style that is influenced by inborn tendencies toward arousal and stimulation, and experiences with adults and contexts?

Accepted Answer

A)  personality 
B)  social referencing 
C)  temperament 
D)  determination 
A)  personality 
B)  social referencing 
C)  temperament 
D)  determination

Question 20

Why do 6-month-olds laugh at uncommon occurrences, such as someone making a funny sound?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infants have developed social referencing by this age and are entertained by the actions of others. 
B)  Infants know what to expect by this age and are surprised when something unexpected occurs. 
C)  Infants have not developed the cognitive competence to understand unusual occurrences. 
D)  Infants do not know how to regulate their emotions and laugh more often during times of uncertainty. 
A)  Infants have developed social referencing by this age and are entertained by the actions of others. 
B)  Infants know what to expect by this age and are surprised when something unexpected occurs. 
C)  Infants have not developed the cognitive competence to understand unusual occurrences. 
D)  Infants do not know how to regulate their emotions and laugh more often during times of uncertainty.

Infants and young children often need outside assistance in regulating their emotions.

Justin is an infant that is able to use distraction and seeking help when he is frustrated. What can we predict about his mother's parenting strategies?

At which age do infants begin to display emotional expressions such as anger, sadness, joy, surprise, and fear?

Which is a factor impacting stranger wariness?

Roberto is an infant who is described as having a difficult temperament. His father is insensitive, coercive, and also difficult in temperament. What can we predict Roberto's developmental outcome will be?

Basic emotions are also known as ______.

Adjustment difficulties are more likely when children do NOT develop a sense of individuality and confidence in their own abilities to meet new challenges.

Which type of baby is most likely to receive mixed reactions from others?

Josh and Jessica exhibit different play and communication styles with their baby. Josh often engages in rough and tumble play, while Jessica engages in a more soothing manner by using vocalization and mutual gazing. Which of the following is likely?

When does the social smile emerge?

According to Erikson, what happens if parents are neglectful with their infants?

Self-conscious emotions include all of the following EXCEPT ______.

What percentage of babies are considered to have a difficult temperament?

Which of the following is the first and most reliable emotion that a newborn shows?

Which statement regarding temperament is false?

What allows toddlers to experience more complex emotions, such as self-conscious emotions?

What concept is defined as a characteristic, predictable style that is influenced by inborn tendencies toward arousal and stimulation, and experiences with adults and contexts?

Why do 6-month-olds laugh at uncommon occurrences, such as someone making a funny sound?

Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

Biological and Environmental Foundations

The Prenatal Period, Birth, and the Newborn

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood and the End of Life

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Exam 6: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Infants and young children often need outside assistance in regulating their emotions.

Justin is an infant that is able to use distraction and seeking help when he is frustrated. What can we predict about his mother's parenting strategies?

At which age do infants begin to display emotional expressions such as anger, sadness, joy, surprise, and fear?

Which is a factor impacting stranger wariness?

Roberto is an infant who is described as having a difficult temperament. His father is insensitive, coercive, and also difficult in temperament. What can we predict Roberto's developmental outcome will be?

Basic emotions are also known as ______.

Adjustment difficulties are more likely when children do NOT develop a sense of individuality and confidence in their own abilities to meet new challenges.

Which type of baby is most likely to receive mixed reactions from others?

Josh and Jessica exhibit different play and communication styles with their baby. Josh often engages in rough and tumble play, while Jessica engages in a more soothing manner by using vocalization and mutual gazing. Which of the following is likely?

When does the social smile emerge?

According to Erikson, what happens if parents are neglectful with their infants?

Self-conscious emotions include all of the following EXCEPT ______.

What percentage of babies are considered to have a difficult temperament?

Which of the following is the first and most reliable emotion that a newborn shows?

Which statement regarding temperament is false?

What allows toddlers to experience more complex emotions, such as self-conscious emotions?

What concept is defined as a characteristic, predictable style that is influenced by inborn tendencies toward arousal and stimulation, and experiences with adults and contexts?

Why do 6-month-olds laugh at uncommon occurrences, such as someone making a funny sound?

Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

Biological and Environmental Foundations

The Prenatal Period, Birth, and the Newborn

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood and the End of Life

Death and Dying

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