Exam 13: Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Kristen exhibits hyperactive, inattentive, and impulsive behavior. She is deficient in perspective taking, and shows high rates of physical and relational conflict. Kristen is a ______________ child.

Which of the following children is the most likely to have a sense of industry?

Jenna observes that she is better at acting than her peers but not so good at basketball. Jenna is engaging in

School-age children with a history of _________ have more complex, favorable, and coherent self-concepts.

What are some ways that schools can prevent learned helplessness and foster a mastery-oriented approach to learning?

Eight-year-old Rachael, a Canadian child, is likely to

Which child is the most likely to be well-adjusted after a divorce?

Most children show improved adjustment to their parents' divorce after

Which of the following children is most at risk for delinquency in adolescence and criminality in adulthood?

Jalesa's parents exercise general oversight of her activities, while letting Jalesa take charge of moment-by-moment decision making. Jalesa and her parents are engaging in

Lilly's parents are gay. Research shows that she is likely to

Asian parents and teachers are more likely than their American counterparts to

When 8-year-old Marcie accidentally spills orange juice and has a stain on her t-shirt for the rest of the day, she is likely to feel

Jacob and Sarah are asked to rate the status of traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine occupations. Which of the following is most likely to be true?

Children who live in the midst of constant danger, chaos, and deprivation,

Which of the following personality traits is a child most likely to describe as feminine?

Samantha is a stay-at-home mother who is considering going back to work. She is concerned about the impact on her children's adjustment. To provide her children with the greatest benefits, Samantha could

Adult involvement in formal groups, such as 4-H and scouting,

Cheryl and Saul are getting a divorce. They are meeting together with a trained professional in order to reduce family conflict, including legal battles over property division and child custody. Cheryl and Saul are participating in

Neglected children