Exam 7: Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Randy is a seven-year-old who exhibits a high degree of hostile aggression. What is he most likely to be like when he is in high school?

Prejudice is best described as

Laura is 14 years old, and is extremely upset about the fact that someone made fun of her in class. Laura is most likely to seek support from

After his mother hears him swear, Conrad gets his mouth washed out with soap. If this led to reduction in swearing, his mom's strategy would be described as a form of

A(n) _____ consists of several similar cliques.

Which child is most likely to succeed academically and go to college?

_____ parenting combines warmth and caring but little parental control.

Anjali's parents are divorced. Anjali spends weekends with his father and the rest of the week with his mother. In legal terms, this arrangement is an aspect of what is known as

As a "neglected" child, Juno should expect to be _____ by her peers.

The statement, "we share our feelings" is most likely to be made by a

What is the difference between instrumental, hostile, and relational aggression? Also, who are most likely to be victimized by such bullies?

Rather than simply ordering his son to take out the garbage, Ahmad says, "Son, take out the garbage now. It's really full and I'm getting ready to make dinner, so I'll need more space in the garbage bags." Ahmad's statement is an example of

Matthew's parents are very warm and exert a moderate amount of control over his life. Matthew's parents are most likely

Mary and Orlaith are high school students. Orlaith gets mostly "A" grades, and Mary gets mostly "B"s. Which of these aspects of their pasts is most likely?

The _____ parenting style is best described as both controlling and warm.

Members of high status groups are more likely to be prejudiced.

Brooke's family consists of her biological mother, biological sister, and step-father. This kind of unit is known as

Dick and Wendy want their children to work hard. They have rules and expect their children to obey them without question. Dick and Wendy are most likely _____ parents.

Children who watch a lot of television have shorter attention spans than children who do not watch television.

A(n) _____ family minimally consists of a biological parent, a child, and a step-parent.