Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes a student with identity foreclosure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The student has explored career paths and made a commitment toward a goal. 
B)  The student has accepted someone else's idea for a career path and made a commitment toward that goal. 
C)  The student has not explored career paths and lacks a goal. 
D)  The student has explored career paths but has made no commitments toward any path. 
A)  The student has explored career paths and made a commitment toward a goal. 
B)  The student has accepted someone else's idea for a career path and made a commitment toward that goal. 
C)  The student has not explored career paths and lacks a goal. 
D)  The student has explored career paths but has made no commitments toward any path.

Question 2

Which of the following is the first stage of development, as proposed by Erikson?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy versus shame and doubt 
B)  Trust versus mistrust 
C)  Identity versus identity confusion 
D)  Integrity versus despair 
A)  Autonomy versus shame and doubt 
B)  Trust versus mistrust 
C)  Identity versus identity confusion 
D)  Integrity versus despair

Question 3

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, for an individual at the conventional level, morality is completely internalized and not based on external standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following questions addresses the cognitive domain of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)  How does a student feel about an issue? 
B)  Why does the student agree or disagree with a certain rule? 
C)  How does the student behave when interacting with others? 
D)  Does the student empathize with someone in a particular situation? 
A)  How does a student feel about an issue? 
B)  Why does the student agree or disagree with a certain rule? 
C)  How does the student behave when interacting with others? 
D)  Does the student empathize with someone in a particular situation?

Question 5

According to Erikson's life-span development theory, if an individual is neglected or treated badly as an infant, that individual will likely develop which of the following traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Guilt 
B)  Isolation 
C)  Mistrust 
D)  identity confusion 
A)  Guilt 
B)  Isolation 
C)  Mistrust 
D)  identity confusion

Question 6

Which of the following parent behaviors is positively linked to student achievement and self- responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintaining a structured and organized family environment 
B)  Setting high expectations for achievement in school 
C)  Involvement in activities such as school meetings, teacher conferences, or volunteering 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Maintaining a structured and organized family environment 
B)  Setting high expectations for achievement in school 
C)  Involvement in activities such as school meetings, teacher conferences, or volunteering 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Isaac, an adolescent, enjoys music and has always done well in math and science. He has explored career options in music, math, and science. As a result of reading, talking with counselors, and meeting with people employed in each field, Isaac has decided to pursue a career in statistics. Which of the following labels best describes Isaac's identity status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity diffusion 
B)  Identity moratorium 
C)  Identity achievement 
D)  Identity foreclosure 
A)  Identity diffusion 
B)  Identity moratorium 
C)  Identity achievement 
D)  Identity foreclosure

Question 8

Which of the following individuals developed a theory of moral development in which internalization plays a key role in the development process?

Accepted Answer

A)  John Dewey 
B)  Urie Bronfenbrenner 
C)  Erik Erikson 
D)  Lawrence Kohlberg 
A)  John Dewey 
B)  Urie Bronfenbrenner 
C)  Erik Erikson 
D)  Lawrence Kohlberg

Question 9

Investigate the differences between five environmental systems proposed by Bronfenbrenner and their effects on a child's development.

Accepted Answer

(a) microsystem-a setting in which the i

Question 10

The exosystem refers to the culture in which students and teachers live, including the society's values and customs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bronfenbrenner's theory provides one of the few theoretical frameworks for systematically examining how which of the following influences a child's education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social context 
B)  Biological factors 
C)  Cognitive factors 
D)  Inherited traits 
A)  Social context 
B)  Biological factors 
C)  Cognitive factors 
D)  Inherited traits

Question 12

Kenny lives in the United States; his friend whom he chats with on the Internet lives in a society in which men and women have traditional gender roles. Kenny's friend was very surprised to hear that Kenny's mom goes to work and that his dad stays at home with the children. According to Bronfenbrenner, this example demonstrates the

Accepted Answer

A)  exosystem. 
B)  microsystem. 
C)  mesosystem. 
D)  macrosystem. 
A)  exosystem. 
B)  microsystem. 
C)  mesosystem. 
D)  macrosystem.

Question 13

Which of the following statements best describes heteronomous morality, as proposed by Piaget's theory on moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Justice and rules are unchangeable properties of the world. 
B)  Justice and rules are changeable properties because people's interpretations frequently differ. 
C)  Justice and rules are developed by people and must be modified to fit each new situation. 
D)  Justice and rules are not necessary when morality has become internalized. 
A)  Justice and rules are unchangeable properties of the world. 
B)  Justice and rules are changeable properties because people's interpretations frequently differ. 
C)  Justice and rules are developed by people and must be modified to fit each new situation. 
D)  Justice and rules are not necessary when morality has become internalized.

Question 14

Mrs. Hernandez believes that she needs to encourage preschool-aged children in developing initiative, and therefore she thinks that criticism should be kept to a minimum. Which of the following people would most strongly agree with her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erikson 
B)  Bronfenbrenner 
C)  Kohlberg 
D)  Gilligan 
A)  Erikson 
B)  Bronfenbrenner 
C)  Kohlberg 
D)  Gilligan

Question 15

You have decided to utilize service learning in your junior high civics class. You are developing the handout describing the assignment for your students. What potential community activities would you list as potential choices for your students?

Accepted Answer

Service-learning opportunities should be

Question 16

Kenya's parents encourage her to be independent, but do place limits on her, such as curfew, homework hour, dinnertime, and bedtime. Which parenting style are Sam's parents exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Indulgent 
B)  Authoritarian 
C)  Authoritative 
D)  Neglectful 
A)  Indulgent 
B)  Authoritarian 
C)  Authoritative 
D)  Neglectful

Question 17

Children of authoritarian parents tend to be self-reliant and have high self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Analyze the differences among the four types of parenting styles proposed by Baumrind.

Accepted Answer

(a) Authoritarian parents (restrictive a

Question 19

Which of the following statements about children's television viewing is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. 8- to 18-year-olds average 10 hours a week watching television. 
B)  Many children spend more time in front of the television than they do with their parents. 
C)  Television viewing is negatively related to children's achievement in school. 
D)  Children's television viewing should be planned and monitored, not random. 
A)  U.S. 8- to 18-year-olds average 10 hours a week watching television. 
B)  Many children spend more time in front of the television than they do with their parents. 
C)  Television viewing is negatively related to children's achievement in school. 
D)  Children's television viewing should be planned and monitored, not random.

Question 20

Tyler is in the third grade and his parents recently divorced. Which of the following statements best describes Tyler's adjustment to the divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tyler will not experience adjustment problems as long as both parents are indulgent. 
B)  Research shows that Tyler most likely will experience significant adjustment problems. 
C)  Tyler's adjustment is dependent upon many factors, such as post-divorce family functioning. 
D)  Tyler will have a smoother transition if the custodial parent and ex-spouse do not communicate regularly. 
A)  Tyler will not experience adjustment problems as long as both parents are indulgent. 
B)  Research shows that Tyler most likely will experience significant adjustment problems. 
C)  Tyler's adjustment is dependent upon many factors, such as post-divorce family functioning. 
D)  Tyler will have a smoother transition if the custodial parent and ex-spouse do not communicate regularly.

Which of the following statements best describes a student with identity foreclosure?

Which of the following is the first stage of development, as proposed by Erikson?

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, for an individual at the conventional level, morality is completely internalized and not based on external standards.

Which of the following questions addresses the cognitive domain of moral development?

According to Erikson's life-span development theory, if an individual is neglected or treated badly as an infant, that individual will likely develop which of the following traits?

Which of the following parent behaviors is positively linked to student achievement and self- responsibility?

Which of the following individuals developed a theory of moral development in which internalization plays a key role in the development process?

Investigate the differences between five environmental systems proposed by Bronfenbrenner and their effects on a child's development.

The exosystem refers to the culture in which students and teachers live, including the society's values and customs.

Bronfenbrenner's theory provides one of the few theoretical frameworks for systematically examining how which of the following influences a child's education?

Which of the following statements best describes heteronomous morality, as proposed by Piaget's theory on moral development?

Mrs. Hernandez believes that she needs to encourage preschool-aged children in developing initiative, and therefore she thinks that criticism should be kept to a minimum. Which of the following people would most strongly agree with her?

You have decided to utilize service learning in your junior high civics class. You are developing the handout describing the assignment for your students. What potential community activities would you list as potential choices for your students?

Kenya's parents encourage her to be independent, but do place limits on her, such as curfew, homework hour, dinnertime, and bedtime. Which parenting style are Sam's parents exhibiting?

Children of authoritarian parents tend to be self-reliant and have high self-esteem.

Analyze the differences among the four types of parenting styles proposed by Baumrind.

Which of the following statements about children's television viewing is false?

Tyler is in the third grade and his parents recently divorced. Which of the following statements best describes Tyler's adjustment to the divorce?

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Exam 3: Social Contexts and Socioemotional Development

Which of the following statements best describes a student with identity foreclosure?

Which of the following is the first stage of development, as proposed by Erikson?

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, for an individual at the conventional level, morality is completely internalized and not based on external standards.

Which of the following questions addresses the cognitive domain of moral development?

According to Erikson's life-span development theory, if an individual is neglected or treated badly as an infant, that individual will likely develop which of the following traits?

Which of the following parent behaviors is positively linked to student achievement and self- responsibility?

Which of the following individuals developed a theory of moral development in which internalization plays a key role in the development process?

Investigate the differences between five environmental systems proposed by Bronfenbrenner and their effects on a child's development.

The exosystem refers to the culture in which students and teachers live, including the society's values and customs.

Bronfenbrenner's theory provides one of the few theoretical frameworks for systematically examining how which of the following influences a child's education?

Which of the following statements best describes heteronomous morality, as proposed by Piaget's theory on moral development?

Mrs. Hernandez believes that she needs to encourage preschool-aged children in developing initiative, and therefore she thinks that criticism should be kept to a minimum. Which of the following people would most strongly agree with her?

You have decided to utilize service learning in your junior high civics class. You are developing the handout describing the assignment for your students. What potential community activities would you list as potential choices for your students?

Kenya's parents encourage her to be independent, but do place limits on her, such as curfew, homework hour, dinnertime, and bedtime. Which parenting style are Sam's parents exhibiting?

Children of authoritarian parents tend to be self-reliant and have high self-esteem.

Analyze the differences among the four types of parenting styles proposed by Baumrind.

Which of the following statements about children's television viewing is false?

Tyler is in the third grade and his parents recently divorced. Which of the following statements best describes Tyler's adjustment to the divorce?

Educational Psychology: A Tool for Effective Teaching

Cognitive and Language Development

Individual Variations

Sociocultural Diversity

Learners Who Are Exceptional

Behavioral and Social Cognitive Approaches

The Information-Processing Approach

Complex Cognitive Processes

Social Constructivist Approaches

Learning and Cognition in the Content Areas

Planning, Instruction, and Technology

Motivation, Teaching, and Learning

Managing the Classroom

Standardized Tests and Teaching

Classroom Assessment and Grading

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