Question 1

Biological explanations have suggested that aggression may be linked to

Accepted Answer

A)  blood levels of the hormone testosterone. 
B)  "difficult" temperament during infancy. 
C)  evolutionary processes that operate in dominance relationships. 
D)  All of the alternatives are correct. 
A)  blood levels of the hormone testosterone. 
B)  "difficult" temperament during infancy. 
C)  evolutionary processes that operate in dominance relationships. 
D)  All of the alternatives are correct.

Question 2

When faced with a conflict, adolescents tend to favour ___________, whereas they employ both ___________ and __________ less often.

Accepted Answer

A)  negotiation; coercion; disengagement 
B)  coercion; negotiation; disengagement 
C)  disengagement; coercion; negotiation 
D)  peacemaking; coercion; disengagement 
A)  negotiation; coercion; disengagement 
B)  coercion; negotiation; disengagement 
C)  disengagement; coercion; negotiation 
D)  peacemaking; coercion; disengagement

Question 3

Fearful, as opposed to fearless, children need a disciplinary style characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  power assertion techniques. 
B)  cooperation and responsiveness. 
C)  avoidance of power tactics. 
D)  assertive discipline. 
A)  power assertion techniques. 
B)  cooperation and responsiveness. 
C)  avoidance of power tactics. 
D)  assertive discipline.

Question 4

Families of aggressive children commonly display a troublesome pattern of interactions called coercive family process in which parents spend a lot of time scolding, berating, or threatening the children. The parents in such families most likely use a(n) __________ parenting style.

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive 
B)  permissive 
C)  power assertive 
D)  congenial 
A)  inductive 
B)  permissive 
C)  power assertive 
D)  congenial

Question 5

Turiel was interested in rule violations involving social conventions. What would be an example of this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lying 
B)  Being impolite 
C)  Choice of friends 
D)  Stealing 
A)  Lying 
B)  Being impolite 
C)  Choice of friends 
D)  Stealing

Question 6

Jamie is approaching school age. His mother might expect to see more of which type of aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical aggression 
B)  Instrumental aggression 
C)  Hostile aggression 
D)  Relational aggression 
A)  Physical aggression 
B)  Instrumental aggression 
C)  Hostile aggression 
D)  Relational aggression

Question 7

Juliette was caught stealing from her parents. What domain of Turiel's model is Juliette violating?

Accepted Answer

A)  moral 
B)  social 
C)  personal 
D)  None of the alternatives are correct 
A)  moral 
B)  social 
C)  personal 
D)  None of the alternatives are correct

Question 8

Recent tests of Piaget's theory suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  Piaget correctly estimated younger children's moral reasoning abilities. 
B)  if an actor's intentions are made very salient, young children are able to use that information and make more mature moral judgments. 
C)  Piaget's model is correct for younger children, but inaccurate for older children. 
D)  Piaget overestimated children's moral reasoning abilities. 
A)  Piaget correctly estimated younger children's moral reasoning abilities. 
B)  if an actor's intentions are made very salient, young children are able to use that information and make more mature moral judgments. 
C)  Piaget's model is correct for younger children, but inaccurate for older children. 
D)  Piaget overestimated children's moral reasoning abilities.

Question 9

Bobbie, age 12, has been rated by her teachers and peers as highly aggressive. Based on the research of Robert Cairns and his colleagues, what would you predict about Bobbie's degree of social isolation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bobbie is unlikely to have a "best friend." 
B)  Bobbie is unlikely to hang around with a group of friends. 
C)  Bobbie is just as likely to have a "best friend" as any 12-year-old girl. 
D)  Bobbie is unlikely to have a "best friend," and Bobbie is unlikely to hang around with a group of friends. 
A)  Bobbie is unlikely to have a "best friend." 
B)  Bobbie is unlikely to hang around with a group of friends. 
C)  Bobbie is just as likely to have a "best friend" as any 12-year-old girl. 
D)  Bobbie is unlikely to have a "best friend," and Bobbie is unlikely to hang around with a group of friends.

Question 10

In regards to cyber bullying, which of the following statements most accurately describes the concept of "flaming" ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sending repeated offensive messages to a victim 
B)  Sharing secrets about someone 
C)  Online fights that use antagonistic and vulgar language 
D)  Sending repeated threats or attempts to intimidate 
A)  Sending repeated offensive messages to a victim 
B)  Sharing secrets about someone 
C)  Online fights that use antagonistic and vulgar language 
D)  Sending repeated threats or attempts to intimidate

Biological explanations have suggested that aggression may be linked to

When faced with a conflict, adolescents tend to favour _____, whereas they employ both _ and ______ less often.

Fearful, as opposed to fearless, children need a disciplinary style characterized by

Families of aggressive children commonly display a troublesome pattern of interactions called coercive family process in which parents spend a lot of time scolding, berating, or threatening the children. The parents in such families most likely use a(n) __________ parenting style.

Turiel was interested in rule violations involving social conventions. What would be an example of this?

Jamie is approaching school age. His mother might expect to see more of which type of aggression?

Juliette was caught stealing from her parents. What domain of Turiel's model is Juliette violating?

Recent tests of Piaget's theory suggest that

Bobbie, age 12, has been rated by her teachers and peers as highly aggressive. Based on the research of Robert Cairns and his colleagues, what would you predict about Bobbie's degree of social isolation?

In regards to cyber bullying, which of the following statements most accurately describes the concept of "flaming" ?

Background and Theories

Research Methods

Genetics: The Biological Context of Development

Prenatal Development

Physical Development: Birth, Motor Skills, and Growth

Neural and Brain Development

Language Development

Sensory and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Development: Piagetian and Vygotskian Approaches

Cognitive Development: The Information-Processing Approach

Intelligence and Schooling

Early Social and Emotional Development

Development of the Self

Families and Peers

Gender-Role Development and Sex Differences

Filters

Exam 14: Moral Development

Biological explanations have suggested that aggression may be linked to

When faced with a conflict, adolescents tend to favour ___________, whereas they employ both ___________ and __________ less often.

Fearful, as opposed to fearless, children need a disciplinary style characterized by

Families of aggressive children commonly display a troublesome pattern of interactions called coercive family process in which parents spend a lot of time scolding, berating, or threatening the children. The parents in such families most likely use a(n) __________ parenting style.

Turiel was interested in rule violations involving social conventions. What would be an example of this?

Jamie is approaching school age. His mother might expect to see more of which type of aggression?

Juliette was caught stealing from her parents. What domain of Turiel's model is Juliette violating?

Recent tests of Piaget's theory suggest that

Bobbie, age 12, has been rated by her teachers and peers as highly aggressive. Based on the research of Robert Cairns and his colleagues, what would you predict about Bobbie's degree of social isolation?

In regards to cyber bullying, which of the following statements most accurately describes the concept of "flaming" ?

Background and Theories

Research Methods

Genetics: The Biological Context of Development

Prenatal Development

Physical Development: Birth, Motor Skills, and Growth

Neural and Brain Development

Language Development

Sensory and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Development: Piagetian and Vygotskian Approaches

Cognitive Development: The Information-Processing Approach

Intelligence and Schooling

Early Social and Emotional Development

Development of the Self

Families and Peers

Gender-Role Development and Sex Differences

Filters

When faced with a conflict, adolescents tend to favour _____, whereas they employ both _ and ______ less often.