Exam 9: Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Children who are anxious and fearful, for example, may play alone in _____ play.

Jake is an only child. He often pretends to have an imaginary brother, "Jack," who plays with him. Jake's play shows

The environments based on differences in girls' and boys' play groups and affiliations is called the gender ________.

Parten's research found most 1- to 2-year-olds spent their time in which types of play?

In the story "Carrots or Sticks?" which family used discussion as their only method of discipline?

Because they don't share the same gender culture, boys and girls may have difficulty understanding each others' perspectives.

Melinda has built a tower of Legos. She takes her plastic dinosaur and knocks down the tower while roaring and growling. Which function of play does she demonstrate?

The stage of moral reasoning development during which children have an orientation towards obedience is

Studies show that children who are spanked often are more likely to be violent and aggressive.

At what age do children begin to show a definite preference for same sex peers?

"Boys don't wear dress-up clothes" is an example of

Self-regulation includes

Which of the following is a reason gender segregation is believed to exist in children?

Kevin is arrested for trespassing at the White House. He was protesting the war in Iraq. Although he knew he would probably be arrested, he entered the White House grounds anyway, because he wanted to draw attention to the problems of the war. According to Kohlberg's theory, what level of moral reasoning is he at?

By _____ years, children are able to apply gender labels correctly.

Read the following remark from a parent to his child and choose which type of parenting style it demonstrates: "I don't care about your opinion. Just do what I tell you or face the punishment!"

Studies have linked higher levels of intrusiveness with poorer outcomes for children, although children of "_____" parents still seem to fare worst of all.

By _____ years of age, children understand that emotions are connected to their mental appraisals of what they want, like, don't want, and don't like.

Parents who model equal roles at home and reinforce non-stereotyped play can

Girls tend to play in large groups while boys play in smaller groups.