Question 1

Which of the following statements best summarizes the net outcome of authoritative parenting?

Accepted Answer

A)  A competent child who shows successful psychological adjustment 
B)  A dependent child who shows successful psychological adjustment 
C)  An incompetent child who shows little motivation to succeed 
D)  A child with little self-reliance but a great deal of motivation 
A)  A competent child who shows successful psychological adjustment 
B)  A dependent child who shows successful psychological adjustment 
C)  An incompetent child who shows little motivation to succeed 
D)  A child with little self-reliance but a great deal of motivation

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding joint custody is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joint custody has greater benefits for children than sole custody. 
B)  Children in joint custody display higher self-esteem than those in sole custody. 
C)  There are no significant differences between joint and sole custody. 
D)  Children in joint custody show fewer emotional and behavioral problems than children in sole custody. 
A)  Joint custody has greater benefits for children than sole custody. 
B)  Children in joint custody display higher self-esteem than those in sole custody. 
C)  There are no significant differences between joint and sole custody. 
D)  Children in joint custody show fewer emotional and behavioral problems than children in sole custody.

Question 3

Later-born siblings seem to have an advantage in the ________ as evidenced by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  social sphere;their greater confidence in social situations 
B)  area of motivation;their better grades 
C)  attention sphere;the degree of parental attachment 
D)  area of compliance;the punishments they receive 
A)  social sphere;their greater confidence in social situations 
B)  area of motivation;their better grades 
C)  attention sphere;the degree of parental attachment 
D)  area of compliance;the punishments they receive

Question 4

In addition to parental attributions,parents also have cognitions about

Accepted Answer

A)  their children's intentions. 
B)  the intentions of their children's peers. 
C)  their efficacy as parents. 
D)  their efficacy as children themselves. 
A)  their children's intentions. 
B)  the intentions of their children's peers. 
C)  their efficacy as parents. 
D)  their efficacy as children themselves.

Question 5

Macy wants to quickly resolve an argument with her teenage daughter.In light of this parenting goal,Macy is most likely to use explanation and open communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In general,lesbian mothers are not significantly different than heterosexual mothers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the ways that family size and birth order can impact development.Include research-based support in your response.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but should mention tha

Question 8

The process by which children acquire the social knowledge and attitudes valued by the larger society is called conditioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss mothers and fathers in their parenting styles.How are they similar? How are they different?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but should discuss tha

Question 10

Which child is most likely to develop rivalrous feelings toward a new baby sibling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Four-year-old Carolyn 
B)  Two-year-old Christopher 
C)  Eighteen-month-old Anne 
D)  Twelve-month-old Tony 
A)  Four-year-old Carolyn 
B)  Two-year-old Christopher 
C)  Eighteen-month-old Anne 
D)  Twelve-month-old Tony

Question 11

Economic hardship has a serious negative impact on children's socioemotional development because

Accepted Answer

A)  their attention spans are directly influenced. 
B)  they worry about how to act in school. 
C)  of the psychological distress it causes the parents. 
D)  they are sent to work after school at earlier ages. 
A)  their attention spans are directly influenced. 
B)  they worry about how to act in school. 
C)  of the psychological distress it causes the parents. 
D)  they are sent to work after school at earlier ages.

Question 12

In single-parent families,when parents are too _________,children may not fare well.

Accepted Answer

A)  firm 
B)  warm 
C)  sarcastic 
D)  punitive 
A)  firm 
B)  warm 
C)  sarcastic 
D)  punitive

Question 13

A meta-analysis has shown that the quality of the parent-child relationship

Accepted Answer

A)  is less similar between one and two-child families than between one and three-child families. 
B)  suffers in two-child families because of favoritism. 
C)  diminishes significantly with the birth of a third child. 
D)  increases slightly with each child born. 
A)  is less similar between one and two-child families than between one and three-child families. 
B)  suffers in two-child families because of favoritism. 
C)  diminishes significantly with the birth of a third child. 
D)  increases slightly with each child born.

Question 14

When children of homosexual parents are compared to those of heterosexual parents there are virtually no differences in their

Accepted Answer

A)  academic performance. 
B)  peer relationships. 
C)  sexual orientation. 
D)  all of these 
A)  academic performance. 
B)  peer relationships. 
C)  sexual orientation. 
D)  all of these

Question 15

Systems theory assumes that families

Accepted Answer

A)  are usually stable until a crisis disrupts the stability. 
B)  undergo periods of stability and change. 
C)  are constantly undergoing periods of change. 
D)  that undergo considerable changes are dysfunctional. 
A)  are usually stable until a crisis disrupts the stability. 
B)  undergo periods of stability and change. 
C)  are constantly undergoing periods of change. 
D)  that undergo considerable changes are dysfunctional.

Question 16

When parents fight,children are likely to view the problem as a personal threat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Children who have less contact with their mothers prior to a sibling's birth are less affected by her shift in attention to a new sibling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Newly divorced mothers tend to respond to their children with increased affection and decreased punitiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss the factors related to child abuse including its causes and solutions.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but should discuss par

Question 20

Amondi is from a rural village in Kenya.Her mother is likely to place a high premium on obedience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements best summarizes the net outcome of authoritative parenting?

Which of the following statements regarding joint custody is not true?

Later-born siblings seem to have an advantage in the as evidenced by .

In addition to parental attributions,parents also have cognitions about

Macy wants to quickly resolve an argument with her teenage daughter.In light of this parenting goal,Macy is most likely to use explanation and open communication.

In general,lesbian mothers are not significantly different than heterosexual mothers.

Discuss the ways that family size and birth order can impact development.Include research-based support in your response.

The process by which children acquire the social knowledge and attitudes valued by the larger society is called conditioning.

Discuss mothers and fathers in their parenting styles.How are they similar? How are they different?

Which child is most likely to develop rivalrous feelings toward a new baby sibling?

Economic hardship has a serious negative impact on children's socioemotional development because

In single-parent families,when parents are too _________,children may not fare well.

A meta-analysis has shown that the quality of the parent-child relationship

When children of homosexual parents are compared to those of heterosexual parents there are virtually no differences in their

Systems theory assumes that families

When parents fight,children are likely to view the problem as a personal threat.

Children who have less contact with their mothers prior to a sibling's birth are less affected by her shift in attention to a new sibling.

Newly divorced mothers tend to respond to their children with increased affection and decreased punitiveness.

Discuss the factors related to child abuse including its causes and solutions.

Amondi is from a rural village in Kenya.Her mother is likely to place a high premium on obedience.

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

Self and Values

Gender

Peers

Beyond Family and Peers

Filters

Exam 14: The Family

Which of the following statements best summarizes the net outcome of authoritative parenting?

Which of the following statements regarding joint custody is not true?

Later-born siblings seem to have an advantage in the ________ as evidenced by ________.

In addition to parental attributions,parents also have cognitions about

Macy wants to quickly resolve an argument with her teenage daughter.In light of this parenting goal,Macy is most likely to use explanation and open communication.

In general,lesbian mothers are not significantly different than heterosexual mothers.

Discuss the ways that family size and birth order can impact development.Include research-based support in your response.

The process by which children acquire the social knowledge and attitudes valued by the larger society is called conditioning.

Discuss mothers and fathers in their parenting styles.How are they similar? How are they different?

Which child is most likely to develop rivalrous feelings toward a new baby sibling?

Economic hardship has a serious negative impact on children's socioemotional development because

In single-parent families,when parents are too _________,children may not fare well.

A meta-analysis has shown that the quality of the parent-child relationship

When children of homosexual parents are compared to those of heterosexual parents there are virtually no differences in their

Systems theory assumes that families

When parents fight,children are likely to view the problem as a personal threat.

Children who have less contact with their mothers prior to a sibling's birth are less affected by her shift in attention to a new sibling.

Newly divorced mothers tend to respond to their children with increased affection and decreased punitiveness.

Discuss the factors related to child abuse including its causes and solutions.

Amondi is from a rural village in Kenya.Her mother is likely to place a high premium on obedience.

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

Self and Values

Gender

Peers

Beyond Family and Peers

Filters

Later-born siblings seem to have an advantage in the as evidenced by .