Question 1

Which parenting style generally has the worst results for children?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian 
B)  authoritative 
C)  indifferent 
D)  indulgent 
A)  authoritarian 
B)  authoritative 
C)  indifferent 
D)  indulgent C

Question 2

Persistent persuasion does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasizes natural consequences for misbehavior 
B)  uses induction and repeated requests until compliance, without power assertion 
C)  uses a constructivist approach in which the child constructs an understanding of appropriate behavior for a specific situation 
D)  uses power assertion and if-then threats to achieve compliance 
A)  emphasizes natural consequences for misbehavior 
B)  uses induction and repeated requests until compliance, without power assertion 
C)  uses a constructivist approach in which the child constructs an understanding of appropriate behavior for a specific situation 
D)  uses power assertion and if-then threats to achieve compliance B

Question 3

Which of the following could be a good response to discipline?

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile non-compliance 
B)  occasional defiance 
C)  negotiation 
D)  passive non-compliance 
A)  hostile non-compliance 
B)  occasional defiance 
C)  negotiation 
D)  passive non-compliance C

Question 4

Adults should use induction

Accepted Answer

A)  mainly when children are in physical danger. 
B)  in most disciplinary encounters with children older than about 8. 
C)  in most disciplinary encounters, even with toddlers. 
D)  because it is the most effective way to achieve situational compliance. 
A)  mainly when children are in physical danger. 
B)  in most disciplinary encounters with children older than about 8. 
C)  in most disciplinary encounters, even with toddlers. 
D)  because it is the most effective way to achieve situational compliance.

Question 5

Research on self-reported impulsivity from age 10 to 30 shows what pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  a fairly constant decline from 10 to 30 
B)  a fairly constant increase from 10 to 30 
C)  high impulsivity at 10 that increases to about age 15 and then declines 
D)  fairly similar levels from 10 to 30 
A)  a fairly constant decline from 10 to 30 
B)  a fairly constant increase from 10 to 30 
C)  high impulsivity at 10 that increases to about age 15 and then declines 
D)  fairly similar levels from 10 to 30

Question 6

How is self-control related to parenting?

Accepted Answer

A)  parental monitoring tends to be intrusive and to reduce children's self-control 
B)  authoritative parenting fosters self-control 
C)  self-control is mostly influenced by genetics, not by parenting 
D)  authoritative parents let their children make their own decisions, so they become more self-controlling 
A)  parental monitoring tends to be intrusive and to reduce children's self-control 
B)  authoritative parenting fosters self-control 
C)  self-control is mostly influenced by genetics, not by parenting 
D)  authoritative parents let their children make their own decisions, so they become more self-controlling

Question 7

Which of the following statements about discipline is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  High SES parents spank more than low SES. 
B)  Latino parents spank more than African American parents. 
C)  African American parents spank more than White parents. 
D)  Most cultures teach children to look the disciplinarian in the eye during discipline. 
A)  High SES parents spank more than low SES. 
B)  Latino parents spank more than African American parents. 
C)  African American parents spank more than White parents. 
D)  Most cultures teach children to look the disciplinarian in the eye during discipline.

Question 8

Name three things that predict individual differences in self-control.

Accepted Answer

cognitive abilities such as in

Question 9

Which parenting style is demanding of the child yet also warm and supportive?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian 
B)  authoritative 
C)  indifferent 
D)  indulgent 
A)  authoritarian 
B)  authoritative 
C)  indifferent 
D)  indulgent

Question 10

Discipline in which the adult directly controls the child physically or by controlling access to resources is called what?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discipline in which the adult directly controls...

Question 11

Which of the following parent statements is an example of induction?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you eat your peas I will let you have ice cream. 
B)  Stop eating that ice cream. 
C)  Good children eat their peas. 
D)  Don't eat your dessert first because you won't be hungry for the food that is more nutritious. 
A)  If you eat your peas I will let you have ice cream. 
B)  Stop eating that ice cream. 
C)  Good children eat their peas. 
D)  Don't eat your dessert first because you won't be hungry for the food that is more nutritious.

Question 12

Which is the most common form of child abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological maltreatment 
B)  sexual abuse 
C)  physical abuse 
D)  neglect 
A)  psychological maltreatment 
B)  sexual abuse 
C)  physical abuse 
D)  neglect

Question 13

Consider research on delay of gratification in preschoolers. In the graph shown below, the lower line joined by squares represents

Accepted Answer

A)  no thoughts suggested. 
B)  thoughts about rewards. 
C)  fun thoughts that divert attention. 
D)  rewards given at 2 minute increments. 
A)  no thoughts suggested. 
B)  thoughts about rewards. 
C)  fun thoughts that divert attention. 
D)  rewards given at 2 minute increments.

Question 14

Behavior modification is based primarily upon which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Piagetian constructivism 
B)  children thinking about the reasons for their misbehavior 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  operant conditioning 
A)  Piagetian constructivism 
B)  children thinking about the reasons for their misbehavior 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  operant conditioning

Question 15

What group uses corporal punishment more than others?

Accepted Answer

African Am

Question 16

Myra feels it is important to do well in school in order to reflect well on her family. When she goes out to eat with a group, she agrees with the others about where to go. Myra likely comes from

Accepted Answer

A)  a closely monitoring family 
B)  a collectivistic culture 
C)  a sharing culture 
D)  a family whose parents are authoritative 
A)  a closely monitoring family 
B)  a collectivistic culture 
C)  a sharing culture 
D)  a family whose parents are authoritative

Question 17

According to the text, the long-term goal of discipline encounters should be to

Accepted Answer

A)  correct misbehavior. 
B)  instill values and foster self-control. 
C)  improve academic achievement. 
D)  reduce social problems, like teen pregnancy. 
A)  correct misbehavior. 
B)  instill values and foster self-control. 
C)  improve academic achievement. 
D)  reduce social problems, like teen pregnancy.

Question 18

Teenager Sasha wants to be able to go to a party, but his parents say no because there is likely to be drinking and drug use. He says there won't be drinking or drugs and names high achieving kids who don't drink who will be there. He encourages his parents to phone their parents to check. He agrees to be home by 11:30 pm.  After careful deliberation, Sasha's parents agree. Which of the following concepts is illustrated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  passive noncompliance 
B)  situational compliance 
C)  negotiation 
D)  internalization 
A)  passive noncompliance 
B)  situational compliance 
C)  negotiation 
D)  internalization

Question 19

When Mrs. Dalton is in the classroom, the students are obedient and controlled. When she steps into the hall to talk with a parent or administrator, the students talk, avoid work, tease each other, and waste time. The students are exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  self-control. 
B)  committed compliance. 
C)  situational compliance. 
D)  power assertion. 
A)  self-control. 
B)  committed compliance. 
C)  situational compliance. 
D)  power assertion.

Question 20

Which tends to mature more quickly in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  reward center 
B)  control center 
C)  delay of gratification center 
D)  muscle center 
A)  reward center 
B)  control center 
C)  delay of gratification center 
D)  muscle center

Which parenting style generally has the worst results for children?

Persistent persuasion does which of the following?

Which of the following could be a good response to discipline?

Adults should use induction

Research on self-reported impulsivity from age 10 to 30 shows what pattern?

How is self-control related to parenting?

Which of the following statements about discipline is true?

Name three things that predict individual differences in self-control.

Which parenting style is demanding of the child yet also warm and supportive?

Discipline in which the adult directly controls the child physically or by controlling access to resources is called what?

Which of the following parent statements is an example of induction?

Which is the most common form of child abuse?

Consider research on delay of gratification in preschoolers. In the graph shown below, the lower line joined by squares represents

Behavior modification is based primarily upon which of the following?

What group uses corporal punishment more than others?

Myra feels it is important to do well in school in order to reflect well on her family. When she goes out to eat with a group, she agrees with the others about where to go. Myra likely comes from

According to the text, the long-term goal of discipline encounters should be to

When Mrs. Dalton is in the classroom, the students are obedient and controlled. When she steps into the hall to talk with a parent or administrator, the students talk, avoid work, tease each other, and waste time. The students are exhibiting

Which tends to mature more quickly in the brain?

Ways of Thinking About Children

Physical Development and Health

Classic Theories of Learning and Cognition

Information Processing, Memory, and Problem Solving

Cognitive Ability: Intelligence, Talent, and Achievement

Attachment and Personality

Emotional Development

Social Cognition

Social Behavior

Peers, Friends, and Play

Language and Literacy

The Self-System and Motivation

The Child in Context: Family Structure, Child Care, and Media

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Exam 7: Self-Control and Discipline

Which parenting style generally has the worst results for children?

Persistent persuasion does which of the following?

Which of the following could be a good response to discipline?

Adults should use induction

Research on self-reported impulsivity from age 10 to 30 shows what pattern?

How is self-control related to parenting?

Which of the following statements about discipline is true?

Name three things that predict individual differences in self-control.

Which parenting style is demanding of the child yet also warm and supportive?

Discipline in which the adult directly controls the child physically or by controlling access to resources is called what?

Which of the following parent statements is an example of induction?

Which is the most common form of child abuse?

Consider research on delay of gratification in preschoolers. In the graph shown below, the lower line joined by squares represents

Behavior modification is based primarily upon which of the following?

What group uses corporal punishment more than others?

Myra feels it is important to do well in school in order to reflect well on her family. When she goes out to eat with a group, she agrees with the others about where to go. Myra likely comes from

According to the text, the long-term goal of discipline encounters should be to

When Mrs. Dalton is in the classroom, the students are obedient and controlled. When she steps into the hall to talk with a parent or administrator, the students talk, avoid work, tease each other, and waste time. The students are exhibiting

Which tends to mature more quickly in the brain?

Ways of Thinking About Children

Physical Development and Health

Classic Theories of Learning and Cognition

Information Processing, Memory, and Problem Solving

Cognitive Ability: Intelligence, Talent, and Achievement

Attachment and Personality

Emotional Development

Social Cognition

Social Behavior

Peers, Friends, and Play

Language and Literacy

The Self-System and Motivation

The Child in Context: Family Structure, Child Care, and Media

Filters