Question 1

Which is true according to research on parent-child attachments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parental responsiveness to an infant does not appear to be a determinant of the type of attachment formed by the infant. 
B)  It is not possible for an infant to attach securely to its father unless it first establishes a secure attachment with its mother. 
C)  Infants who are securely attached to both parents are more socially competent than those who are securely attached only to mother. 
D)  Attachment to mother predicts later social competence, while attachment to father does not. 
A)  Parental responsiveness to an infant does not appear to be a determinant of the type of attachment formed by the infant. 
B)  It is not possible for an infant to attach securely to its father unless it first establishes a secure attachment with its mother. 
C)  Infants who are securely attached to both parents are more socially competent than those who are securely attached only to mother. 
D)  Attachment to mother predicts later social competence, while attachment to father does not.

Question 2

In general, gay and lesbian couples

Accepted Answer

A)  have less satisfying relationships than married heterosexuals. 
B)  assign traditional roles of "wife" to one partner and the role of "husband" to the other. 
C)  tend to have more egalitarian relationships than married heterosexuals. 
D)  follow a very different pattern of stages of relationship development than heterosexual couples. 
A)  have less satisfying relationships than married heterosexuals. 
B)  assign traditional roles of "wife" to one partner and the role of "husband" to the other. 
C)  tend to have more egalitarian relationships than married heterosexuals. 
D)  follow a very different pattern of stages of relationship development than heterosexual couples.

Question 3

Adults who physically abuse children tend to have very accurate expectations concerning the behavior of children at different ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The birth of the first child tends to result in an increase in marital satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How many of the following available roles (mother, husband, sister, son) would be seen in a family with two parents and two children (one boy and one girl)?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 6

It appears that _____ can protect a child from the impact of abuse.

Accepted Answer

A)  only genetic factors 
B)  only environmental factors 
C)  both genetic and environmental factors 
D)  nothing 
A)  only genetic factors 
B)  only environmental factors 
C)  both genetic and environmental factors 
D)  nothing

Question 7

Results from cross-cultural studies have shown that

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexican-American adolescents are more likely than European-American adolescents to believe that they should disagree with their parents. 
B)  Japanese teens are socialized to be highly autonomous. 
C)  Chinese-American teens expect more freedom to date at younger ages than do European-American teens. 
D)  in collectivist Asian cultures, parents tend to impose a great number of rules. 
A)  Mexican-American adolescents are more likely than European-American adolescents to believe that they should disagree with their parents. 
B)  Japanese teens are socialized to be highly autonomous. 
C)  Chinese-American teens expect more freedom to date at younger ages than do European-American teens. 
D)  in collectivist Asian cultures, parents tend to impose a great number of rules.

Question 8

Which statement about the impact of divorce on child development is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In response to divorce, most custodial mothers become more sensitive and responsive to their children's needs. 
B)  Children who display negative behaviors as the result of the divorce tend to exhibit such behaviors only in the home and show few negative effects in the school setting. 
C)  Adolescents whose parents divorce are less likely to perceive relationships with their noncustodial fathers as close and caring. 
D)  Adults from divorced families are less likely than those from intact families to divorce. 
A)  In response to divorce, most custodial mothers become more sensitive and responsive to their children's needs. 
B)  Children who display negative behaviors as the result of the divorce tend to exhibit such behaviors only in the home and show few negative effects in the school setting. 
C)  Adolescents whose parents divorce are less likely to perceive relationships with their noncustodial fathers as close and caring. 
D)  Adults from divorced families are less likely than those from intact families to divorce.

Question 9

Modern couples in the United States are having fewer children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cross-cultural research has shown that older siblings serve as principal caregivers for infants and toddlers in _____ of the cultures studied.

Accepted Answer

A)  27% 
B)  37% 
C)  47% 
D)  57% 
A)  27% 
B)  37% 
C)  47% 
D)  57%

Question 11

_____ grandparenting style is best characterized as "emotionally distant."

Accepted Answer

A)  Remote 
B)  Companionate 
C)  Involved 
D)  Permissive 
A)  Remote 
B)  Companionate 
C)  Involved 
D)  Permissive

Question 12

The best predictor of successful adaptation of a new couple to the arrival of a new baby is

Accepted Answer

A)  in-law support. 
B)  the support of other children. 
C)  support of siblings. 
D)  partner support. 
A)  in-law support. 
B)  the support of other children. 
C)  support of siblings. 
D)  partner support.

Question 13

Which statement is true with regard to the nature of early parent-child interactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  As the result of genetic factors, fathers have been shown to be incapable of sensitive parenting. 
B)  Mothers are far more sensitive to infants' cues during feeding. 
C)  Fathers are more likely to engage in "playful interactions" (e.g., tickling, bouncing) with their children. 
D)  Fathers are significantly less effective at feeding infants. 
A)  As the result of genetic factors, fathers have been shown to be incapable of sensitive parenting. 
B)  Mothers are far more sensitive to infants' cues during feeding. 
C)  Fathers are more likely to engage in "playful interactions" (e.g., tickling, bouncing) with their children. 
D)  Fathers are significantly less effective at feeding infants.

Question 14

How does marital satisfaction change over the course of a marriage? What factors influence marital satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

Marital satisfaction can change over the

Question 15

The switch from parent as caregiver to child as caregiver best describes

Accepted Answer

A)  the spillover effect. 
B)  authoritarian parenting. 
C)  role reversal. 
D)  a modified extended family. 
A)  the spillover effect. 
B)  authoritarian parenting. 
C)  role reversal. 
D)  a modified extended family.

Question 16

In the United States, about _____ of every 100 children are victims of substantiated maltreatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  10 
C)  5 
D)  25 
A)  1 
B)  10 
C)  5 
D)  25

Question 17

The departure of the last child from a family creates a situation referred to as the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The departure of the last child from...

Question 18

Sibling rivalry is normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Paul and Mary have a toddler, Peter, and are expecting a new baby. What is the best advice for assisting Paul and Mary in helping Peter to adjust?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make sure he knows he is their favorite. 
B)  Let him have special privileges such as staying up late and eating whatever he wants. 
C)  Encourage him to help take care of the new baby after it's born. 
D)  Send him to stay with his grandparents for a few weeks while they get settled with the new baby. 
A)  Make sure he knows he is their favorite. 
B)  Let him have special privileges such as staying up late and eating whatever he wants. 
C)  Encourage him to help take care of the new baby after it's born. 
D)  Send him to stay with his grandparents for a few weeks while they get settled with the new baby.

Question 20

Research on marital satisfaction has shown that

Accepted Answer

A)  marriages tend to crumble due to the build up of negative feelings that accumulate over the years. 
B)  an early negative reaction concerning a marriage will likely continue to be seen at about the same level throughout the marriage. 
C)  most divorces are due to a midlife crisis occurring about 14 years into a marriage. 
D)  divorce is less likely in couples who hold an overly romantic view of their marriage at its start. 
A)  marriages tend to crumble due to the build up of negative feelings that accumulate over the years. 
B)  an early negative reaction concerning a marriage will likely continue to be seen at about the same level throughout the marriage. 
C)  most divorces are due to a midlife crisis occurring about 14 years into a marriage. 
D)  divorce is less likely in couples who hold an overly romantic view of their marriage at its start.

Which is true according to research on parent-child attachments?

In general, gay and lesbian couples

Adults who physically abuse children tend to have very accurate expectations concerning the behavior of children at different ages.

The birth of the first child tends to result in an increase in marital satisfaction.

How many of the following available roles (mother, husband, sister, son) would be seen in a family with two parents and two children (one boy and one girl)?

It appears that _____ can protect a child from the impact of abuse.

Results from cross-cultural studies have shown that

Which statement about the impact of divorce on child development is true?

Modern couples in the United States are having fewer children.

Cross-cultural research has shown that older siblings serve as principal caregivers for infants and toddlers in _____ of the cultures studied.

_____ grandparenting style is best characterized as "emotionally distant."

The best predictor of successful adaptation of a new couple to the arrival of a new baby is

Which statement is true with regard to the nature of early parent-child interactions?

How does marital satisfaction change over the course of a marriage? What factors influence marital satisfaction?

The switch from parent as caregiver to child as caregiver best describes

In the United States, about _____ of every 100 children are victims of substantiated maltreatment.

The departure of the last child from a family creates a situation referred to as the _____.

Sibling rivalry is normal.

Paul and Mary have a toddler, Peter, and are expecting a new baby. What is the best advice for assisting Paul and Mary in helping Peter to adjust?

Research on marital satisfaction has shown that

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Which is true according to research on parent-child attachments?

In general, gay and lesbian couples

Adults who physically abuse children tend to have very accurate expectations concerning the behavior of children at different ages.

The birth of the first child tends to result in an increase in marital satisfaction.

How many of the following available roles (mother, husband, sister, son) would be seen in a family with two parents and two children (one boy and one girl)?

It appears that _____ can protect a child from the impact of abuse.

Results from cross-cultural studies have shown that

Which statement about the impact of divorce on child development is true?

Modern couples in the United States are having fewer children.

Cross-cultural research has shown that older siblings serve as principal caregivers for infants and toddlers in _____ of the cultures studied.

_____ grandparenting style is best characterized as "emotionally distant."

The best predictor of successful adaptation of a new couple to the arrival of a new baby is

Which statement is true with regard to the nature of early parent-child interactions?

How does marital satisfaction change over the course of a marriage? What factors influence marital satisfaction?

The switch from parent as caregiver to child as caregiver best describes

In the United States, about _____ of every 100 children are victims of substantiated maltreatment.

The departure of the last child from a family creates a situation referred to as the _____.

Sibling rivalry is normal.

Paul and Mary have a toddler, Peter, and are expecting a new baby. What is the best advice for assisting Paul and Mary in helping Peter to adjust?

Research on marital satisfaction has shown that

Understanding Life-Span Human Development

Theories of Human Development

Genes, Environment, and Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Body, Brain, Health

Sensation, Perception, and Action

Cognition

Memory and Information Processing

Intelligence and Creativity

Language and Education

Self and Personality

Gender Roles and Sexuality

Social Cognition and Moral Development

Emotions, Attachment, and Social Relationships

Developmental Psychopathology

The Final Challenge: Death and Dying

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