Exam 10: Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Beginning in middle childhood,a common fear is __________.

Edris tries hard and enjoys science.He thinks math is a useful subject as well.Edris probably has __________ competence.

Which statement about self-care and school-age children is accurate?

Elliott,age 11,is suddenly afraid to go to school.How can Elliott's parents best help?

Compared to children with siblings,only children tend to __________.

Self-esteem takes on a hierarchical structure in __________.

Hank,a noncustodial father of four,is remarrying.Which of Hank's children is the most likely to have difficulty getting along with his new wife?

Which statement about attribution retraining is true?

Which question or statement is more likely to elicit accurate,detailed information from a child witness?

By age 6 to 7,children in diverse Western cultures have formed at least __________ broad self-evaluations.

The best way to reduce bullying is to __________.

Between the ages of 6 and 12,children become more aware __________.

During the school years,friendship becomes __________.

Eleven-year-old Darwin is more likely than 6-year-old Janeen to explain emotion by referring to __________.

As school-age children move into adolescence,self-concept is increasingly vested in feedback from __________.

When Desiree gets an A in language arts,she assumes it was pure luck.Desiree probably __________.

Chelsea tells her classmate,"I don't like your haircut." Which child is the most likely to evaluate Chelsea's truthfulness very negatively?

When employed mothers remain committed to parenting,children display __________.

Children who are high in academic self-esteem and motivation make __________ attributions,crediting their successes to __________.

Which statement about self-conscious emotions in middle childhood is true?