Exam 14: The Family

Compared with other species, human children

Parents start to socialize their children in earnest during

Research indicates that the link between family size and children's IQ can be explained by the

Low-SES African-American mothers tend to use strict control and expect immediate obedience from their children

The reduced time that Western teenagers spend with their families is mostly due to

Newell is fearful and inhibited. Newell will benefit most if his parents

Adjustment difficulties increase dramatically for children in blended families when

Today's new parents in the United States will spend about __________ to rear a child from birth to age 18.

Sibling rivalry tends to

When child-care centers provide favorable characteristics, such as small group sizes and educated caregivers,

Regina is a low-SES mother whose husband has taken on considerable child-care responsibilities after the birth of their son. Regina is likely to

Ariel's parents just divorced. They should be aware that a __________ will protect Ariel from early sexual activity and unhappy romantic involvements.

In the case study of Zinnia Mae, being cut off from family and community ties and being overwhelmed by financial strain and feelings of helplessness resulted in

Which of the following types of neighborhood resources has been shown to improve school performance and family functioning for children in low-income neighborhoods?

__________ is strongly associated with maltreatment of children.

Repeated sexual abuse is associated with

As children become old enough to look after themselves, those who __________ appear responsible and well-adjusted.

Throughout adolescence, the __________ is the single most consistent predictor of mental health.

Lorraine, who has a son and a daughter, remarries. Which of the following is most likely to occur?

Don and Flo have a tense, hostile marriage. They are likely to deal with their children