Question 1

Adoption is found in all cultures throughout history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true of custody arrangements in divorced families?

Accepted Answer

A)  All else being equal, research suggests that children do better with joint custody. 
B)  When one parent has custody, children do better after divorce if the nonresident parent is not closely involved. 
C)  When one parent has custody, children do better after divorce if the custodial parent follows permissive parenting. 
D)  When parents have joint legal custody, the child lives part-time with each parent. 
A)  All else being equal, research suggests that children do better with joint custody. 
B)  When one parent has custody, children do better after divorce if the nonresident parent is not closely involved. 
C)  When one parent has custody, children do better after divorce if the custodial parent follows permissive parenting. 
D)  When parents have joint legal custody, the child lives part-time with each parent.

Question 3

Jenny is new in her class and is having difficulty making friends. She is usually inattentive and withdrawn during class activities. In a classroom sociometric popularity study, she gets no nominations from the other students of her class. This indicates that Jenny is sociometrically

Accepted Answer

A)  average. 
B)  popular. 
C)  unpopular. 
D)  controversial. 
A)  average. 
B)  popular. 
C)  unpopular. 
D)  controversial.

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the development of children of gay and lesbian parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children raised by homosexual parents are more likely to become homosexual than children of heterosexual parents. 
B)  They are more likely to have emotional problems than children of heterosexual parents. 
C)  They usually have negative relationships with their parents. 
D)  There are no consistent differences between children raised by homosexual parents and children raised by heterosexual parents. 
A)  Children raised by homosexual parents are more likely to become homosexual than children of heterosexual parents. 
B)  They are more likely to have emotional problems than children of heterosexual parents. 
C)  They usually have negative relationships with their parents. 
D)  There are no consistent differences between children raised by homosexual parents and children raised by heterosexual parents.

Question 5

The cognitive growth that takes place during early childhood enables children to develop complex concepts of themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Leonard, who is in third grade, was initially unable to grasp the concepts taught in his math classes. However, with additional help from his parents and increased practice, he was able to improve his math skills. According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, by successfully resolving this crisis, Leonard acquired the virtue of

Accepted Answer

A)  competence. 
B)  autonomy. 
C)  basic trust. 
D)  consideration. 
A)  competence. 
B)  autonomy. 
C)  basic trust. 
D)  consideration.

Question 7

The tendency for individuals to perceive others as trying to hurt them and to strike out in retaliation or self-defense is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  choice-supportive bias. 
B)  hostile attribution bias. 
C)  self-serving bias. 
D)  confirmation bias. 
A)  choice-supportive bias. 
B)  hostile attribution bias. 
C)  self-serving bias. 
D)  confirmation bias.

Question 8

Unpopular children tend to make friends who are

Accepted Answer

A)  older. 
B)  popular. 
C)  in the same class. 
D)  in a different school. 
A)  older. 
B)  popular. 
C)  in the same class. 
D)  in a different school.

Question 9

Identify a true statement about sociometrically popular children.

Accepted Answer

A)  They are good at solving social problems. 
B)  They often act silly and immature or anxious and uncertain. 
C)  They receive many positive and negative nominations. 
D)  They are assertive and are often disruptive or aggressive in their ways 
A)  They are good at solving social problems. 
B)  They often act silly and immature or anxious and uncertain. 
C)  They receive many positive and negative nominations. 
D)  They are assertive and are often disruptive or aggressive in their ways

Question 10

According to Lugaila (2003), unlike children living in two-parent families, children in single-parent families

Accepted Answer

A)  have fewer school adjustment problems. 
B)  tend to show steady progress in school. 
C)  participate less in extracurricular activities. 
D)  tend to score high in social and academic outcomes. 
A)  have fewer school adjustment problems. 
B)  tend to show steady progress in school. 
C)  participate less in extracurricular activities. 
D)  tend to score high in social and academic outcomes.

Question 11

Children tend to become more empathic and more inclined to prosocial behavior in early childhood than they were in their infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the context of gender and peer groups, girls differ from boys in that girls

Accepted Answer

A)  report liking friends high in positive affect. 
B)  play in large groups with well-defined leadership hierarchies. 
C)  engage only in competitive and rough-and-tumble play. 
D)  prefer friends high in optimism and empathy. 
A)  report liking friends high in positive affect. 
B)  play in large groups with well-defined leadership hierarchies. 
C)  engage only in competitive and rough-and-tumble play. 
D)  prefer friends high in optimism and empathy.

Question 13

Children of gays and lesbians are more likely to be confused about their gender than are children of heterosexuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Dan, who is bigger and stronger than most of his classmates, often pushes them to get ahead in queues. He often snatches food from other children during lunch hours. Dan is most likely engaged in

Accepted Answer

A)  relational bullying. 
B)  verbal bullying. 
C)  physical bullying. 
D)  cyberbullying. 
A)  relational bullying. 
B)  verbal bullying. 
C)  physical bullying. 
D)  cyberbullying.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of the long-term effects of divorce on children?

Accepted Answer

A)  According to Gruber (2004), children of divorce are more likely to have higher socioeconomic status than children of stable families. 
B)  According to Lansford (2009), children of divorced parents tend to have lower academic achievement than children of stable families. 
C)  According to Amato (2005), children of divorced parents tend to have marriages that are highly satisfying. 
D)  According to Bernardi and Radl (2014), children of divorce are more likely to graduate from college than children of stable families. 
A)  According to Gruber (2004), children of divorce are more likely to have higher socioeconomic status than children of stable families. 
B)  According to Lansford (2009), children of divorced parents tend to have lower academic achievement than children of stable families. 
C)  According to Amato (2005), children of divorced parents tend to have marriages that are highly satisfying. 
D)  According to Bernardi and Radl (2014), children of divorce are more likely to graduate from college than children of stable families.

Question 16

Mia, a 12-year-old girl, dislikes her classmate Alice. She often spreads rumors about Alice and encourages others to ignore her. Mia uses similar tactics to hurt other girls in her school. Mia's behavior exemplifies which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical aggression 
B)  instrumental aggression 
C)  direct aggression 
D)  relational aggression 
A)  physical aggression 
B)  instrumental aggression 
C)  direct aggression 
D)  relational aggression

Question 17

Bullying is an issue in many schools in the United States. Explain the consequences of bullying, and describe the Steps to Respect program.

Accepted Answer

Bullying, especially emotional bullying,

Question 18

Compared with younger children of divorce, older children

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to show no signs of anxiety or depression prior to the divorce. 
B)  tend to suffer from more behavior problems. 
C)  are less likely to be at risk with respect to social outcomes. 
D)  tend to be at higher risk with respect to academic outcomes. 
A)  tend to show no signs of anxiety or depression prior to the divorce. 
B)  tend to suffer from more behavior problems. 
C)  are less likely to be at risk with respect to social outcomes. 
D)  tend to be at higher risk with respect to academic outcomes.

Question 19

Adults can help children curb aggression by teaching them how to recognize when they are getting angry and how to control their anger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Hostile aggression is the hallmark of the preschool period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Adoption is found in all cultures throughout history.

Which of the following is true of custody arrangements in divorced families?

Jenny is new in her class and is having difficulty making friends. She is usually inattentive and withdrawn during class activities. In a classroom sociometric popularity study, she gets no nominations from the other students of her class. This indicates that Jenny is sociometrically

Which of the following is true of the development of children of gay and lesbian parents?

The cognitive growth that takes place during early childhood enables children to develop complex concepts of themselves.

The tendency for individuals to perceive others as trying to hurt them and to strike out in retaliation or self-defense is known as

Unpopular children tend to make friends who are

Identify a true statement about sociometrically popular children.

According to Lugaila (2003), unlike children living in two-parent families, children in single-parent families

Children tend to become more empathic and more inclined to prosocial behavior in early childhood than they were in their infancy.

In the context of gender and peer groups, girls differ from boys in that girls

Children of gays and lesbians are more likely to be confused about their gender than are children of heterosexuals.

Dan, who is bigger and stronger than most of his classmates, often pushes them to get ahead in queues. He often snatches food from other children during lunch hours. Dan is most likely engaged in

Which of the following is true of the long-term effects of divorce on children?

Mia, a 12-year-old girl, dislikes her classmate Alice. She often spreads rumors about Alice and encourages others to ignore her. Mia uses similar tactics to hurt other girls in her school. Mia's behavior exemplifies which of the following?

Bullying is an issue in many schools in the United States. Explain the consequences of bullying, and describe the Steps to Respect program.

Compared with younger children of divorce, older children

Adults can help children curb aggression by teaching them how to recognize when they are getting angry and how to control their anger.

Hostile aggression is the hallmark of the preschool period.

Introduction to Child Development

Conception, Environment, and Heredity

Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn

Physical Development and Health: 0 to 3

Cognitive Development: 0 to 3

Psychosocial Development: 0 to 3

Physical Development and Health in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development and Health in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development and Health in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

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Exam 13: Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Adoption is found in all cultures throughout history.

Which of the following is true of custody arrangements in divorced families?

Jenny is new in her class and is having difficulty making friends. She is usually inattentive and withdrawn during class activities. In a classroom sociometric popularity study, she gets no nominations from the other students of her class. This indicates that Jenny is sociometrically

Which of the following is true of the development of children of gay and lesbian parents?

The cognitive growth that takes place during early childhood enables children to develop complex concepts of themselves.

The tendency for individuals to perceive others as trying to hurt them and to strike out in retaliation or self-defense is known as

Unpopular children tend to make friends who are

Identify a true statement about sociometrically popular children.

According to Lugaila (2003), unlike children living in two-parent families, children in single-parent families

Children tend to become more empathic and more inclined to prosocial behavior in early childhood than they were in their infancy.

In the context of gender and peer groups, girls differ from boys in that girls

Children of gays and lesbians are more likely to be confused about their gender than are children of heterosexuals.

Dan, who is bigger and stronger than most of his classmates, often pushes them to get ahead in queues. He often snatches food from other children during lunch hours. Dan is most likely engaged in

Which of the following is true of the long-term effects of divorce on children?

Mia, a 12-year-old girl, dislikes her classmate Alice. She often spreads rumors about Alice and encourages others to ignore her. Mia uses similar tactics to hurt other girls in her school. Mia's behavior exemplifies which of the following?

Bullying is an issue in many schools in the United States. Explain the consequences of bullying, and describe the Steps to Respect program.

Compared with younger children of divorce, older children

Adults can help children curb aggression by teaching them how to recognize when they are getting angry and how to control their anger.

Hostile aggression is the hallmark of the preschool period.

Introduction to Child Development

Conception, Environment, and Heredity

Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn

Physical Development and Health: 0 to 3

Cognitive Development: 0 to 3

Psychosocial Development: 0 to 3

Physical Development and Health in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development and Health in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development and Health in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

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