Question 1

Explanations on socioeconomic differences in parenting have focused on all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic differences. 
B)  stresses associated with being poor. 
C)  fewer resources to invest in their children. 
D)  heavy reliance on an authoritative parenting style. 
A)  genetic differences. 
B)  stresses associated with being poor. 
C)  fewer resources to invest in their children. 
D)  heavy reliance on an authoritative parenting style.

Question 2

The fact that infants elicit more sensitive care from adults than teens is best explained by

Accepted Answer

A)  the parent effects model. 
B)  caregiver burden. 
C)  the child effects model. 
D)  permissive parenting. 
A)  the parent effects model. 
B)  caregiver burden. 
C)  the child effects model. 
D)  permissive parenting.

Question 3

Recent research has shown that the _____ grandparenting style is the most common in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  remote 
B)  companionate 
C)  involved 
D)  permissive 
A)  remote 
B)  companionate 
C)  involved 
D)  permissive

Question 4

"Refilling" (adult children returning to the nest) is most likely to occur as the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  teenage pregnancy. 
B)  unemployment. 
C)  passionate love. 
D)  an authoritative parenting style. 
A)  teenage pregnancy. 
B)  unemployment. 
C)  passionate love. 
D)  an authoritative parenting style.

Question 5

Sixteen-year-old Becky wants to go on a weekend camping trip with a group of her friends (some of whom are male). She brings up the idea with her parents. As they tend to be authoritative parents, their most likely response is to say,

Accepted Answer

A)  "Absolutely not. Case closed." 
B)  "Do as you please. It's your life!" 
C)  "Let's sit down and discsuss this. We're not sure if this is a good idea, but we'd like to hear your views. Then we'll come to some sort of agreement." 
D)  We don't approve, but if you insist..." 
A)  "Absolutely not. Case closed." 
B)  "Do as you please. It's your life!" 
C)  "Let's sit down and discsuss this. We're not sure if this is a good idea, but we'd like to hear your views. Then we'll come to some sort of agreement." 
D)  We don't approve, but if you insist..."

Question 6

What are the advantages and disadvantages of being single, being a childless couple, being a dual-career family, and being in a gay/lesbian family?

Accepted Answer

The advantages and disadvantages of each

Question 7

The neglectful parenting approach is characterized by _____ acceptance-responsiveness and _____ demandingness-control.

Accepted Answer

A)  high; high 
B)  high; low 
C)  low; low 
D)  low; high 
A)  high; high 
B)  high; low 
C)  low; low 
D)  low; high

Question 8

Which of the following changes in the nature of the American family is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Family size (number of offspring) is on the rise. 
B)  The number of working moms is declining. 
C)  The age of marriage has been delayed. 
D)  There has been a decrease in the number of children living in poverty. 
A)  Family size (number of offspring) is on the rise. 
B)  The number of working moms is declining. 
C)  The age of marriage has been delayed. 
D)  There has been a decrease in the number of children living in poverty.

Question 9

When events in the workplace impact events in the home, and vice versa, a(n) _____ effect has occurred.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When events in the workplace impact events...

Question 10

All else being equal, who is likely to feel most satisfied with their marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Julie and Jim, who just got married 
B)  Jane and Jake, who just had their first child 
C)  Jessica and John, who have two young children 
D)  Janet and Jack, whose children are in high school 
A)  Julie and Jim, who just got married 
B)  Jane and Jake, who just had their first child 
C)  Jessica and John, who have two young children 
D)  Janet and Jack, whose children are in high school

Question 11

Seika's attitude towards parenting is best described as "a lot of praise, a lot of affection, and feedback for negative behavior that is designed to teach but not belittle." This description indicates that Seika is best classified as being high on the _____ dimension of childrearing.

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptance-responsiveness 
B)  responsiveness-demandingness 
C)  demandingness-control 
D)  control-acceptance 
A)  acceptance-responsiveness 
B)  responsiveness-demandingness 
C)  demandingness-control 
D)  control-acceptance

Question 12

Which statement concerning sibling influences is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brothers tend to confide in each other more than sisters. 
B)  The use of siblings as babysitters is found in only a few societies (e.g., United States). 
C)  Having a large number of siblings can negatively impact cognitive development. 
D)  Siblings are unable to have any indirect impact on another sibling's development. 
A)  Brothers tend to confide in each other more than sisters. 
B)  The use of siblings as babysitters is found in only a few societies (e.g., United States). 
C)  Having a large number of siblings can negatively impact cognitive development. 
D)  Siblings are unable to have any indirect impact on another sibling's development.

Question 13

How might the epigenetic model describe the transmission of parenting across generations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Harsh treatment in childhood may trigger the expression of a gene for aggressive parenting in later life. 
B)  A child who sees his mother hit by his dad learns to hit his wife. 
C)  Despite never experiencing violence, due to a recessive gene effect, a mother begins abusing her son. 
D)  A violent child grows up to be a passive parent. 
A)  Harsh treatment in childhood may trigger the expression of a gene for aggressive parenting in later life. 
B)  A child who sees his mother hit by his dad learns to hit his wife. 
C)  Despite never experiencing violence, due to a recessive gene effect, a mother begins abusing her son. 
D)  A violent child grows up to be a passive parent.

Question 14

Fathers are most likely to adopt a "motherlike" caregiver role if they

Accepted Answer

A)  are the primary caregiver. 
B)  work outside the home. 
C)  hold traditional gender values. 
D)  are in a blended family. 
A)  are the primary caregiver. 
B)  work outside the home. 
C)  hold traditional gender values. 
D)  are in a blended family.

Question 15

A romantically involved couple that lives together, but is not married, is said to be engaged in _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A romantically involved couple that lives together,...

Question 16

Which parenting style is best associated with children who are unhappy, relatively aimless, and unpleasant to be around?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

In the United States, at age 65, the largest group consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  married men living with their wives. 
B)  married women living with their husbands. 
C)  unmarried men living alone. 
D)  unmarried women living alone. 
A)  married men living with their wives. 
B)  married women living with their husbands. 
C)  unmarried men living alone. 
D)  unmarried women living alone.

Question 18

The involved grandparent would be best characterized as

Accepted Answer

A)  fun. 
B)  detached. 
C)  harmful. 
D)  parentlike. 
A)  fun. 
B)  detached. 
C)  harmful. 
D)  parentlike.

Question 19

Gorden's parenting style is summarized with the statement, "It's my way or the highway." This description indicates that Gorden is best classified as being high on the _____ dimension of childrearing.

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptance-responsiveness 
B)  responsiveness-demandingness 
C)  demandingness-control 
D)  control-acceptance 
A)  acceptance-responsiveness 
B)  responsiveness-demandingness 
C)  demandingness-control 
D)  control-acceptance

Question 20

Who is most likely to experience the greatest amount of caregiver burden?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inga, who is married and cares for her 90-year-old mother, who is paralyzed and really wants Inga's assistance 
B)  Uma, who cares for both of her 80-year-old parents living next door 
C)  Ida, who is single and cares for her 85-year-old mother who is suffering from dementia and does not want any help 
D)  Ushi, who is single and has put her 70-year-old father in a nursing home following a stroke 
A)  Inga, who is married and cares for her 90-year-old mother, who is paralyzed and really wants Inga's assistance 
B)  Uma, who cares for both of her 80-year-old parents living next door 
C)  Ida, who is single and cares for her 85-year-old mother who is suffering from dementia and does not want any help 
D)  Ushi, who is single and has put her 70-year-old father in a nursing home following a stroke

Explanations on socioeconomic differences in parenting have focused on all of the following EXCEPT

The fact that infants elicit more sensitive care from adults than teens is best explained by

Recent research has shown that the _____ grandparenting style is the most common in the United States.

"Refilling" (adult children returning to the nest) is most likely to occur as the result of

Sixteen-year-old Becky wants to go on a weekend camping trip with a group of her friends (some of whom are male). She brings up the idea with her parents. As they tend to be authoritative parents, their most likely response is to say,

What are the advantages and disadvantages of being single, being a childless couple, being a dual-career family, and being in a gay/lesbian family?

The neglectful parenting approach is characterized by _ acceptance-responsiveness and _ demandingness-control.

Which of the following changes in the nature of the American family is true?

When events in the workplace impact events in the home, and vice versa, a(n) _____ effect has occurred.

All else being equal, who is likely to feel most satisfied with their marriage?

Seika's attitude towards parenting is best described as "a lot of praise, a lot of affection, and feedback for negative behavior that is designed to teach but not belittle." This description indicates that Seika is best classified as being high on the _____ dimension of childrearing.

Which statement concerning sibling influences is true?

How might the epigenetic model describe the transmission of parenting across generations?

Fathers are most likely to adopt a "motherlike" caregiver role if they

A romantically involved couple that lives together, but is not married, is said to be engaged in _____.

Which parenting style is best associated with children who are unhappy, relatively aimless, and unpleasant to be around?

In the United States, at age 65, the largest group consists of

The involved grandparent would be best characterized as

Gorden's parenting style is summarized with the statement, "It's my way or the highway." This description indicates that Gorden is best classified as being high on the _____ dimension of childrearing.

Who is most likely to experience the greatest amount of caregiver burden?

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Explanations on socioeconomic differences in parenting have focused on all of the following EXCEPT

The fact that infants elicit more sensitive care from adults than teens is best explained by

Recent research has shown that the _____ grandparenting style is the most common in the United States.

"Refilling" (adult children returning to the nest) is most likely to occur as the result of

Sixteen-year-old Becky wants to go on a weekend camping trip with a group of her friends (some of whom are male). She brings up the idea with her parents. As they tend to be authoritative parents, their most likely response is to say,

What are the advantages and disadvantages of being single, being a childless couple, being a dual-career family, and being in a gay/lesbian family?

The neglectful parenting approach is characterized by _____ acceptance-responsiveness and _____ demandingness-control.

Which of the following changes in the nature of the American family is true?

When events in the workplace impact events in the home, and vice versa, a(n) _____ effect has occurred.

All else being equal, who is likely to feel most satisfied with their marriage?

Seika's attitude towards parenting is best described as "a lot of praise, a lot of affection, and feedback for negative behavior that is designed to teach but not belittle." This description indicates that Seika is best classified as being high on the _____ dimension of childrearing.

Which statement concerning sibling influences is true?

How might the epigenetic model describe the transmission of parenting across generations?

Fathers are most likely to adopt a "motherlike" caregiver role if they

A romantically involved couple that lives together, but is not married, is said to be engaged in _____.

Which parenting style is best associated with children who are unhappy, relatively aimless, and unpleasant to be around?

In the United States, at age 65, the largest group consists of

The involved grandparent would be best characterized as

Gorden's parenting style is summarized with the statement, "It's my way or the highway." This description indicates that Gorden is best classified as being high on the _____ dimension of childrearing.

Who is most likely to experience the greatest amount of caregiver burden?

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

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Emotions, Attachment, and Social Relationships

Developmental Psychopathology

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The neglectful parenting approach is characterized by _ acceptance-responsiveness and _ demandingness-control.