Question 1

Marty is always courteous and formal when greeting and speaking with his teachers and other adults.Marty shows awareness of

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A)  psychological knowledge. 
B)  the morality of care and responsibility. 
C)  social conventions. 
D)  moral knowledge. 
A)  psychological knowledge. 
B)  the morality of care and responsibility. 
C)  social conventions. 
D)  moral knowledge.

Question 2

For most minority families,ethnic socialization is carried out

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A)  at the expense of broader child-rearing goals. 
B)  within,not at the expense of,broader child-rearing goals. 
C)  in a well-structured manner. 
D)  with the intent of limiting acculturation. 
A)  at the expense of broader child-rearing goals. 
B)  within,not at the expense of,broader child-rearing goals. 
C)  in a well-structured manner. 
D)  with the intent of limiting acculturation.

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding ethnic identity is true?

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A)  Self-esteem among minority children in the United States is consistently lower than that of Caucasian children. 
B)  Comfort with one's own ethnic identity can lead to greater tolerance of other ethnicities. 
C)  Ethnic identity and acculturation are synonymous terms in research. 
D)  Preschool children prefer dolls that match their own ethnicity. 
A)  Self-esteem among minority children in the United States is consistently lower than that of Caucasian children. 
B)  Comfort with one's own ethnic identity can lead to greater tolerance of other ethnicities. 
C)  Ethnic identity and acculturation are synonymous terms in research. 
D)  Preschool children prefer dolls that match their own ethnicity.

Question 4

Which of the following statements concerning Kohlberg's theory of moral development is not true?

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A)  Kohlberg emphasized modeling of standards of behavior as the basis for shifts in moral reasoning. 
B)  Kohlberg viewed development as progressing in distinct stages. 
C)  Moral reasoning changes as the child's reasoning ability becomes more complex. 
D)  Kohlberg's theory can be viewed as an extension of Piaget's theory of moral development. 
A)  Kohlberg emphasized modeling of standards of behavior as the basis for shifts in moral reasoning. 
B)  Kohlberg viewed development as progressing in distinct stages. 
C)  Moral reasoning changes as the child's reasoning ability becomes more complex. 
D)  Kohlberg's theory can be viewed as an extension of Piaget's theory of moral development.

Question 5

Explain the concept of ethnic identity.What is it relationship to self-esteem?

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Answers will vary,but should c

Question 6

Cassie is seventeen,has bright pink hair,and frequently wears ripped black clothing.Her parents have firm rules when it comes to issues relating to her safety but are much more open and communicative in terms of her style.Cassie is likely to have a strong sense of identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A child who defines himself or herself in terms of membership in certain groups based on sex,age,or any other characteristic is establishing a(n)________ self.

Accepted Answer

A)  categorical 
B)  subjective 
C)  social 
D)  inner 
A)  categorical 
B)  subjective 
C)  social 
D)  inner

Question 8

Mother yelled at Sean for hitting his little brother,saying,"Don't hit your brother or else you won't have any ice cream after dinner." Sean's mother is using ________ to encourage altruistic behavior in Sean.

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A)  power assertion 
B)  reinforcement 
C)  induction 
D)  modeling 
A)  power assertion 
B)  reinforcement 
C)  induction 
D)  modeling

Question 9

When asked why he has not disrupted the class since his school detention,Edward responded that if he is reprimanded by his teachers again,his parents will not allow him to apply for a driver's license.Kohlberg would place Edward in what stage of moral development?

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A)  Postconventional 
B)  Conventional 
C)  Preconventional 
D)  Extraconventional 
A)  Postconventional 
B)  Conventional 
C)  Preconventional 
D)  Extraconventional

Question 10

Suppose you believe,as developmental psychologists do,that fostering positive self-esteem in children is critical to successful developmental outcomes.You are a parent trying to promote the emergence of healthy self-esteem in your child.Draw on research findings to suggest what you should do or be concerned with.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but should define self

Question 11

The perceptions,conceptions,and values one holds about oneself is called

Accepted Answer

A)  categorical self. 
B)  perceptual self. 
C)  self-concept. 
D)  self-recognition. 
A)  categorical self. 
B)  perceptual self. 
C)  self-concept. 
D)  self-recognition.

Question 12

What does social learning theory emphasize in terms of moral development?

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Social learning theory emphasi

Question 13

Research suggests that disagreements between parents and children in regards to moral and social conventions are most likely to emerge

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A)  during adolescence. 
B)  only after they attain self-regulation. 
C)  only after they begin to understand imminent justice. 
D)  during the preschool years. 
A)  during adolescence. 
B)  only after they attain self-regulation. 
C)  only after they begin to understand imminent justice. 
D)  during the preschool years.

Question 14

Alisha,one of Jeremy's peers,shared an embarrassing secret with him.Jeremy then intentionally spread the secret around school.This is an example of relational aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Eisenberg's prosocial dilemma tests,children in the ________ years are most likely to express concern for the physical or psychological needs of others.

Accepted Answer

A)  preschool 
B)  elementary 
C)  middle school 
D)  high school 
A)  preschool 
B)  elementary 
C)  middle school 
D)  high school

Question 16

Parents who use induction,a technique that relies on the use of reasoning and the arousal of empathic feelings,have children who

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A)  are less likely to practice prosocial behaviors. 
B)  are likely to develop conduct disorders. 
C)  are more susceptible to enduring an identity crisis. 
D)  are more likely to practice prosocial behaviors. 
A)  are less likely to practice prosocial behaviors. 
B)  are likely to develop conduct disorders. 
C)  are more susceptible to enduring an identity crisis. 
D)  are more likely to practice prosocial behaviors.

Question 17

Evaluations of the self in terms of individual competencies may not be a favorable practice

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A)  among American teenagers. 
B)  in cultures where the community is emphasized. 
C)  in academics and sports. 
D)  among toddlers. 
A)  among American teenagers. 
B)  in cultures where the community is emphasized. 
C)  in academics and sports. 
D)  among toddlers.

Question 18

Explain the difference between instrumental and relational aggression.

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Instrumental aggression is carried out f

Question 19

Evidence in favor of the view that empathy is innate comes from the observation that

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A)  three-month-old infants cry when any loud noise occurs. 
B)  three-day-old infants cry when another infant cries. 
C)  altruism precedes empathy. 
D)  different cultures demonstrate different empathic patterns. 
A)  three-month-old infants cry when any loud noise occurs. 
B)  three-day-old infants cry when another infant cries. 
C)  altruism precedes empathy. 
D)  different cultures demonstrate different empathic patterns.

Question 20

Who is most likely to learn how to resist a temptation faster?

Accepted Answer

A)  Timothy,who was punished in the morning for eating candy before the previous night's dinner. 
B)  David,who was punished immediately for eating candy before dinner and received a verbal explanation for why he should not eat candy before dinner. 
C)  Jason,who was not punished for eating candy before dinner,but received a verbal explanation for why he should not eat candy before dinner. 
D)  Ken,who was yelled at for eating candy before dinner and not allowed to eat dessert. 
A)  Timothy,who was punished in the morning for eating candy before the previous night's dinner. 
B)  David,who was punished immediately for eating candy before dinner and received a verbal explanation for why he should not eat candy before dinner. 
C)  Jason,who was not punished for eating candy before dinner,but received a verbal explanation for why he should not eat candy before dinner. 
D)  Ken,who was yelled at for eating candy before dinner and not allowed to eat dessert.

Marty is always courteous and formal when greeting and speaking with his teachers and other adults.Marty shows awareness of

For most minority families,ethnic socialization is carried out

Which of the following statements regarding ethnic identity is true?

Which of the following statements concerning Kohlberg's theory of moral development is not true?

Explain the concept of ethnic identity.What is it relationship to self-esteem?

Cassie is seventeen,has bright pink hair,and frequently wears ripped black clothing.Her parents have firm rules when it comes to issues relating to her safety but are much more open and communicative in terms of her style.Cassie is likely to have a strong sense of identity.

A child who defines himself or herself in terms of membership in certain groups based on sex,age,or any other characteristic is establishing a(n)________ self.

Mother yelled at Sean for hitting his little brother,saying,"Don't hit your brother or else you won't have any ice cream after dinner." Sean's mother is using ________ to encourage altruistic behavior in Sean.

When asked why he has not disrupted the class since his school detention,Edward responded that if he is reprimanded by his teachers again,his parents will not allow him to apply for a driver's license.Kohlberg would place Edward in what stage of moral development?

The perceptions,conceptions,and values one holds about oneself is called

What does social learning theory emphasize in terms of moral development?

Research suggests that disagreements between parents and children in regards to moral and social conventions are most likely to emerge

Alisha,one of Jeremy's peers,shared an embarrassing secret with him.Jeremy then intentionally spread the secret around school.This is an example of relational aggression.

According to Eisenberg's prosocial dilemma tests,children in the ________ years are most likely to express concern for the physical or psychological needs of others.

Parents who use induction,a technique that relies on the use of reasoning and the arousal of empathic feelings,have children who

Evaluations of the self in terms of individual competencies may not be a favorable practice

Explain the difference between instrumental and relational aggression.

Evidence in favor of the view that empathy is innate comes from the observation that

Who is most likely to learn how to resist a temptation faster?

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Exam 12: Self and Values

Marty is always courteous and formal when greeting and speaking with his teachers and other adults.Marty shows awareness of

For most minority families,ethnic socialization is carried out

Which of the following statements regarding ethnic identity is true?

Which of the following statements concerning Kohlberg's theory of moral development is not true?

Explain the concept of ethnic identity.What is it relationship to self-esteem?

Cassie is seventeen,has bright pink hair,and frequently wears ripped black clothing.Her parents have firm rules when it comes to issues relating to her safety but are much more open and communicative in terms of her style.Cassie is likely to have a strong sense of identity.

A child who defines himself or herself in terms of membership in certain groups based on sex,age,or any other characteristic is establishing a(n)________ self.

Mother yelled at Sean for hitting his little brother,saying,"Don't hit your brother or else you won't have any ice cream after dinner." Sean's mother is using ________ to encourage altruistic behavior in Sean.

When asked why he has not disrupted the class since his school detention,Edward responded that if he is reprimanded by his teachers again,his parents will not allow him to apply for a driver's license.Kohlberg would place Edward in what stage of moral development?

The perceptions,conceptions,and values one holds about oneself is called

What does social learning theory emphasize in terms of moral development?

Research suggests that disagreements between parents and children in regards to moral and social conventions are most likely to emerge

Alisha,one of Jeremy's peers,shared an embarrassing secret with him.Jeremy then intentionally spread the secret around school.This is an example of relational aggression.

According to Eisenberg's prosocial dilemma tests,children in the ________ years are most likely to express concern for the physical or psychological needs of others.

Parents who use induction,a technique that relies on the use of reasoning and the arousal of empathic feelings,have children who

Evaluations of the self in terms of individual competencies may not be a favorable practice

Explain the difference between instrumental and relational aggression.

Evidence in favor of the view that empathy is innate comes from the observation that

Who is most likely to learn how to resist a temptation faster?

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