Question 1

What is social comparison,and how is it involved in developing a self-concept?

Accepted Answer

Social comparison is the process of defi

Question 2

Punishments are most effective when given during or immediately after a transgression.They are even more effective if accompanied by an explanation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Gary avoids wrestling with an issue by simply choosing to accept what the majority of his peers believe.Gary could be labeled as having a status of

Accepted Answer

A)  identity-diffusion. 
B)  foreclosure. 
C)  moratorium. 
D)  identity-achievement. 
A)  identity-diffusion. 
B)  foreclosure. 
C)  moratorium. 
D)  identity-achievement.

Question 4

Compare Piaget's and Kohlberg's theories of moral development.How are they similar? How are they different?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but should e

Question 5

When Clyde and Gavin were asked to describe themselves,Clyde said he was strong and fast,and Gavin said he was a better soccer player than most of his friends.Given these responses,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clyde and Gavin are probably the same age. 
B)  Gavin is probably older than Clyde. 
C)  Clyde is probably older than Gavin. 
D)  It is not possible to say which child is older. 
A)  Clyde and Gavin are probably the same age. 
B)  Gavin is probably older than Clyde. 
C)  Clyde is probably older than Gavin. 
D)  It is not possible to say which child is older.

Question 6

The different types of aggression include ________ and ________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumental;developmental 
B)  relational;behavioral 
C)  instrumental;relational 
D)  developmental;behavioral 
A)  instrumental;developmental 
B)  relational;behavioral 
C)  instrumental;relational 
D)  developmental;behavioral

Question 7

In Kohlberg's theory,what factors are responsible for progress through the stages of moral development?

Accepted Answer

The child's increasing perspec

Question 8

Imagine you are a preschool teacher giving a parent conference on self-regulation.What topics would you cover? What questions would you be prepared to answer?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but should d

Question 9

Children display many gender differences in the amount of helping and sharing they exhibit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What elements seem particularly related to the various aspects of self-regulation?

Accepted Answer

Working memory,selective attention,and t

Question 11

Six-year-old Shayla was asked to say which of two boys was more naughty: John,who broke one toy by throwing it down the stairs during a temper tantrum,or Kevin,who broke six toys when he lost his balance and fell on top of them.According to Piaget,Shayla will say

Accepted Answer

A)  Kevin,because she is in the stage of moral realism and believes that breaking more toys is more naughty,regardless of the intentions surrounding the incident. 
B)  John,because she is in the stage of moral relativism and believes that John is more naughty because he acted deliberately and Kevin did not. 
C)  that neither boy is naughty because she has not yet acquired object permanence and does not understand the consequences of breaking a toy. 
D)  that both boys are equally naughty and she will refuse to pick one. 
A)  Kevin,because she is in the stage of moral realism and believes that breaking more toys is more naughty,regardless of the intentions surrounding the incident. 
B)  John,because she is in the stage of moral relativism and believes that John is more naughty because he acted deliberately and Kevin did not. 
C)  that neither boy is naughty because she has not yet acquired object permanence and does not understand the consequences of breaking a toy. 
D)  that both boys are equally naughty and she will refuse to pick one.

Question 12

The young child's belief that punishment will inevitably follow a transgression is called

Accepted Answer

A)  moral realism. 
B)  imminent justice. 
C)  moral relativism. 
D)  punishment by reciprocity. 
A)  moral realism. 
B)  imminent justice. 
C)  moral relativism. 
D)  punishment by reciprocity.

Question 13

Maureen can't decide if it is ever alright to steal,even if it is to help someone.Maureen is dealing with an element of moral behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

________ is the process by which an individual comes to understand what society accepts as right and wrong.

Accepted Answer

A)  Heuristic development 
B)  Self-control 
C)  Moral development 
D)  Affective development 
A)  Heuristic development 
B)  Self-control 
C)  Moral development 
D)  Affective development

Question 15

How does parental use of induction versus power assertion as a discipline technique relate to prosocial behavior?

Accepted Answer

Children whose parents use ind

Question 16

While looking at her reflection on the recently polished table top,baby Brianne notices some strawberry jam on the tip of her nose and reaches to touch her nose.Brianne has

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem. 
B)  self-control. 
C)  self-regulation. 
D)  self-recognition. 
A)  self-esteem. 
B)  self-control. 
C)  self-regulation. 
D)  self-recognition.

Question 17

Children who tend to think in terms of helping others in distress are less likely to be self-confident and self-assured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When reasoning about moral issues,Diana takes into consideration the intentions of people's actions.Diana is exhibiting what Piaget called

Accepted Answer

A)  moral realism. 
B)  moral relativism. 
C)  reciprocity. 
D)  imminent justice. 
A)  moral realism. 
B)  moral relativism. 
C)  reciprocity. 
D)  imminent justice.

Question 19

Dr.Wise is a cognitive-developmental theorist.This means she is more likely to be interested in explanations of moral behavior than moral reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Dr.Ford is studying antisocial behavior.He asks his participant what they feel is the strongest indicator of antisocial behavior.Most people are likely to respond that it is being

Accepted Answer

A)  argumentative. 
B)  belligerent. 
C)  aggressive. 
D)  prone to temper tantrums. 
A)  argumentative. 
B)  belligerent. 
C)  aggressive. 
D)  prone to temper tantrums.

What is social comparison,and how is it involved in developing a self-concept?

Punishments are most effective when given during or immediately after a transgression.They are even more effective if accompanied by an explanation.

Gary avoids wrestling with an issue by simply choosing to accept what the majority of his peers believe.Gary could be labeled as having a status of

Compare Piaget's and Kohlberg's theories of moral development.How are they similar? How are they different?

When Clyde and Gavin were asked to describe themselves,Clyde said he was strong and fast,and Gavin said he was a better soccer player than most of his friends.Given these responses,which of the following statements is true?

The different types of aggression include and aggression.

In Kohlberg's theory,what factors are responsible for progress through the stages of moral development?

Imagine you are a preschool teacher giving a parent conference on self-regulation.What topics would you cover? What questions would you be prepared to answer?

Children display many gender differences in the amount of helping and sharing they exhibit.

What elements seem particularly related to the various aspects of self-regulation?

Six-year-old Shayla was asked to say which of two boys was more naughty: John,who broke one toy by throwing it down the stairs during a temper tantrum,or Kevin,who broke six toys when he lost his balance and fell on top of them.According to Piaget,Shayla will say

The young child's belief that punishment will inevitably follow a transgression is called

Maureen can't decide if it is ever alright to steal,even if it is to help someone.Maureen is dealing with an element of moral behavior.

________ is the process by which an individual comes to understand what society accepts as right and wrong.

How does parental use of induction versus power assertion as a discipline technique relate to prosocial behavior?

While looking at her reflection on the recently polished table top,baby Brianne notices some strawberry jam on the tip of her nose and reaches to touch her nose.Brianne has

Children who tend to think in terms of helping others in distress are less likely to be self-confident and self-assured.

When reasoning about moral issues,Diana takes into consideration the intentions of people's actions.Diana is exhibiting what Piaget called

Dr.Wise is a cognitive-developmental theorist.This means she is more likely to be interested in explanations of moral behavior than moral reasoning.

Dr.Ford is studying antisocial behavior.He asks his participant what they feel is the strongest indicator of antisocial behavior.Most people are likely to respond that it is being

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What is social comparison,and how is it involved in developing a self-concept?

Punishments are most effective when given during or immediately after a transgression.They are even more effective if accompanied by an explanation.

Gary avoids wrestling with an issue by simply choosing to accept what the majority of his peers believe.Gary could be labeled as having a status of

Compare Piaget's and Kohlberg's theories of moral development.How are they similar? How are they different?

When Clyde and Gavin were asked to describe themselves,Clyde said he was strong and fast,and Gavin said he was a better soccer player than most of his friends.Given these responses,which of the following statements is true?

The different types of aggression include ________ and ________ aggression.

In Kohlberg's theory,what factors are responsible for progress through the stages of moral development?

Imagine you are a preschool teacher giving a parent conference on self-regulation.What topics would you cover? What questions would you be prepared to answer?

Children display many gender differences in the amount of helping and sharing they exhibit.

What elements seem particularly related to the various aspects of self-regulation?

Six-year-old Shayla was asked to say which of two boys was more naughty: John,who broke one toy by throwing it down the stairs during a temper tantrum,or Kevin,who broke six toys when he lost his balance and fell on top of them.According to Piaget,Shayla will say

The young child's belief that punishment will inevitably follow a transgression is called

Maureen can't decide if it is ever alright to steal,even if it is to help someone.Maureen is dealing with an element of moral behavior.

________ is the process by which an individual comes to understand what society accepts as right and wrong.

How does parental use of induction versus power assertion as a discipline technique relate to prosocial behavior?

While looking at her reflection on the recently polished table top,baby Brianne notices some strawberry jam on the tip of her nose and reaches to touch her nose.Brianne has

Children who tend to think in terms of helping others in distress are less likely to be self-confident and self-assured.

When reasoning about moral issues,Diana takes into consideration the intentions of people's actions.Diana is exhibiting what Piaget called

Dr.Wise is a cognitive-developmental theorist.This means she is more likely to be interested in explanations of moral behavior than moral reasoning.

Dr.Ford is studying antisocial behavior.He asks his participant what they feel is the strongest indicator of antisocial behavior.Most people are likely to respond that it is being

Themes and Theories

Studying Child Development

Genetics and Heredity

The Prenatal Period and Birth

Brain, Motor Skill, and Physical Development

Basic Learning and Perception

Language

Cognition

Social Cognition

Achievement

Emotion

Gender

The Family

Peers

Beyond Family and Peers

Filters

The different types of aggression include and aggression.