Question 1

How common is it for preschoolers to have imaginary friends?

Accepted Answer

A)  Almost all have imaginary friends. 
B)  Most have imaginary friends. 
C)  Some have imaginary friends. 
D)  Almost none of them have imaginary friends. 
A)  Almost all have imaginary friends. 
B)  Most have imaginary friends. 
C)  Some have imaginary friends. 
D)  Almost none of them have imaginary friends.

Question 2

Ian's mother tells him to stop watching TV and do his homework. Ian then begins to whine about wanting to watch more TV to the point that his mother gives in and lets him watch more TV, as long as he stops whining. Consequently, Ian's whining behaviour increases in frequency. What concept does this sequence illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  punishment 
B)  counterimitation 
C)  direct instruction 
D)  a negative reinforcement trap 
A)  punishment 
B)  counterimitation 
C)  direct instruction 
D)  a negative reinforcement trap

Question 3

Cody is a very aggressive child who has a difficult time controlling his behaviour and his emotions. Which parenting style do Cody's parents most likely exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A)  an authoritarian style 
B)  an indifferent-uninvolved style 
C)  an authoritative style 
D)  an indulgent-permissive style 
A)  an authoritarian style 
B)  an indifferent-uninvolved style 
C)  an authoritative style 
D)  an indulgent-permissive style

Question 4

Al and Sue have an indulgent-permissive parenting style. Which of the following situations would you would predict that Al and Sue's son would experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  He would earn high grades in school. 
B)  He would be easily frustrated. 
C)  He would be self-reliant. 
D)  He would have control over his behaviour. 
A)  He would earn high grades in school. 
B)  He would be easily frustrated. 
C)  He would be self-reliant. 
D)  He would have control over his behaviour.

Question 5

Which of the following is a finding of researchers studying sex differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Males are more aggressive. 
B)  Males are more likely to comply with the directions of adults. 
C)  Females are likely to have language-related problems. 
D)  Females receive substantially lower grades in math courses. 
A)  Males are more aggressive. 
B)  Males are more likely to comply with the directions of adults. 
C)  Females are likely to have language-related problems. 
D)  Females receive substantially lower grades in math courses.

Question 6

Marcia's parents frequently tell her she is an "idiot" and often make her look foolish in front of her friends. What type of abuse are they exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional maltreatment 
B)  physical abuse 
C)  socialization abuse 
D)  neglect 
A)  emotional maltreatment 
B)  physical abuse 
C)  socialization abuse 
D)  neglect

Question 7

According to research by the Family Lifestyles Project, how do children raised by counterculture parents differ from children raised by parents with more traditional values?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have fewer stereotypes regarding occupations. 
B)  They play with same-sex peers. 
C)  The boys enjoy physical play. 
D)  The girls enjoy reading and drawing. 
A)  They have fewer stereotypes regarding occupations. 
B)  They play with same-sex peers. 
C)  The boys enjoy physical play. 
D)  The girls enjoy reading and drawing.

Question 8

Because Shirley has a very compromising, supportive style of play, which of the following play choices will she make?

Accepted Answer

A)  She will be very influential with boys. 
B)  She will try to dominate other girls. 
C)  She will choose to play with other girls. 
D)  She acts more similarly to boys than to other girls. 
A)  She will be very influential with boys. 
B)  She will try to dominate other girls. 
C)  She will choose to play with other girls. 
D)  She acts more similarly to boys than to other girls.

Question 9

As a typical North American father, when would Harry be most upset with his son Frank?

Accepted Answer

A)  if Frank was aggressive 
B)  if Frank wanted to play "house" 
C)  if Frank showed affection toward him 
D)  if Frank engaged in sex-role stereotype behaviours 
A)  if Frank was aggressive 
B)  if Frank wanted to play "house" 
C)  if Frank showed affection toward him 
D)  if Frank engaged in sex-role stereotype behaviours

Question 10

Which of the following hormones can affect a baby girl with CAH, so much so that she will prefer masculine activities and male playmates over female activities and female playmates?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  androgen 
C)  progesterone 
D)  testosterone 
A)  estrogen 
B)  androgen 
C)  progesterone 
D)  testosterone

Question 11

Who is most likely to be abusing his child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Louis, who relies on the time-out technique to punish his children 
B)  Derek, who was never abused when he was a child 
C)  Joe, who is socially isolated from friends and relatives 
D)  Scott, who is wealthy 
A)  Louis, who relies on the time-out technique to punish his children 
B)  Derek, who was never abused when he was a child 
C)  Joe, who is socially isolated from friends and relatives 
D)  Scott, who is wealthy

Question 12

Gracie has a very active and unsociable temperament. For this reason, it is probably most difficult for Gracie's parents to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  to be authoritarian 
B)  to be indifferent-uninvolved 
C)  to be authoritative 
D)  to get upset with Gracie 
A)  to be authoritarian 
B)  to be indifferent-uninvolved 
C)  to be authoritative 
D)  to get upset with Gracie

Question 13

When you hear someone say, "Those neighbour kids are neglected. Even when the parents are home they do virtually nothing," which parenting style should come to mind?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian style 
B)  indulgent-permissive style 
C)  indifferent-uninvolved style 
D)  authoritative style 
A)  authoritarian style 
B)  indulgent-permissive style 
C)  indifferent-uninvolved style 
D)  authoritative style

Question 14

Kyle and Sharon have a young daughter and a young son. Assuming they are like most parents, in which of the following situations do they likely treat their children differently?

Accepted Answer

A)  when it involves doing well in school 
B)  when it involves showing them affection 
C)  when it involves encouraging helping behaviour 
D)  when it involves encouraging them to be independent 
A)  when it involves doing well in school 
B)  when it involves showing them affection 
C)  when it involves encouraging helping behaviour 
D)  when it involves encouraging them to be independent

Question 15

Julie watches her sister swing her pet cat by the tail and sees her parents punish her sister for that behaviour. Consequently, Julie learns not to swing her pet cat by the tail. What concept does this scenario illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  a negative reinforcement trap 
B)  counterimitation 
C)  indulgent parenting 
D)  direct instruction 
A)  a negative reinforcement trap 
B)  counterimitation 
C)  indulgent parenting 
D)  direct instruction

Question 16

What has research shown to be useful in preventing child abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  jail time and censure of abusive parents 
B)  early childhood intervention programs 
C)  encouragement of parents to use more physical punishment 
D)  removal of the father from the lives of the children 
A)  jail time and censure of abusive parents 
B)  early childhood intervention programs 
C)  encouragement of parents to use more physical punishment 
D)  removal of the father from the lives of the children

Question 17

Dick and Wendy want their children to work hard. They have rules and expect their children to obey them without question. Which parenting style are Dick and Wendy exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  an indifferent-uninvolved style 
B)  an authoritarian style 
C)  an authoritative style 
D)  an indulgent-permissive style 
A)  an indifferent-uninvolved style 
B)  an authoritarian style 
C)  an authoritative style 
D)  an indulgent-permissive style

Question 18

If you wanted to raise a child who is smart and self-reliant, which parenting style should you adopt?

Accepted Answer

A)  an authoritative style 
B)  an authoritarian style 
C)  an indulgent-permissive style 
D)  an indulgent-uninvolved style 
A)  an authoritative style 
B)  an authoritarian style 
C)  an indulgent-permissive style 
D)  an indulgent-uninvolved style

Question 19

According to research, there are two general dimensions of parental behaviour. One of those dimensions is the degree of warmth and responsiveness shown to children by their parents. What is the other dimension?

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of control 
B)  the amount of discipline 
C)  the amount of freedom given to children 
D)  the amount of time spent with children 
A)  the amount of control 
B)  the amount of discipline 
C)  the amount of freedom given to children 
D)  the amount of time spent with children

Question 20

Which of the following two dimensions of parental behaviour are influenced by a child's age?

Accepted Answer

A)  warmth and structure 
B)  authority and stress levels 
C)  nurturing and conflict 
D)  mood and influence 
A)  warmth and structure 
B)  authority and stress levels 
C)  nurturing and conflict 
D)  mood and influence

How common is it for preschoolers to have imaginary friends?

Cody is a very aggressive child who has a difficult time controlling his behaviour and his emotions. Which parenting style do Cody's parents most likely exhibit?

Al and Sue have an indulgent-permissive parenting style. Which of the following situations would you would predict that Al and Sue's son would experience?

Which of the following is a finding of researchers studying sex differences?

Marcia's parents frequently tell her she is an "idiot" and often make her look foolish in front of her friends. What type of abuse are they exhibiting?

According to research by the Family Lifestyles Project, how do children raised by counterculture parents differ from children raised by parents with more traditional values?

Because Shirley has a very compromising, supportive style of play, which of the following play choices will she make?

As a typical North American father, when would Harry be most upset with his son Frank?

Which of the following hormones can affect a baby girl with CAH, so much so that she will prefer masculine activities and male playmates over female activities and female playmates?

Who is most likely to be abusing his child?

Gracie has a very active and unsociable temperament. For this reason, it is probably most difficult for Gracie's parents to do which of the following?

When you hear someone say, "Those neighbour kids are neglected. Even when the parents are home they do virtually nothing," which parenting style should come to mind?

Kyle and Sharon have a young daughter and a young son. Assuming they are like most parents, in which of the following situations do they likely treat their children differently?

Julie watches her sister swing her pet cat by the tail and sees her parents punish her sister for that behaviour. Consequently, Julie learns not to swing her pet cat by the tail. What concept does this scenario illustrate?

What has research shown to be useful in preventing child abuse?

Dick and Wendy want their children to work hard. They have rules and expect their children to obey them without question. Which parenting style are Dick and Wendy exhibiting?

If you wanted to raise a child who is smart and self-reliant, which parenting style should you adopt?

According to research, there are two general dimensions of parental behaviour. One of those dimensions is the degree of warmth and responsiveness shown to children by their parents. What is the other dimension?

Which of the following two dimensions of parental behaviour are influenced by a child's age?

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Exam 6: Interacting and the Work of Play

How common is it for preschoolers to have imaginary friends?

Cody is a very aggressive child who has a difficult time controlling his behaviour and his emotions. Which parenting style do Cody's parents most likely exhibit?

Al and Sue have an indulgent-permissive parenting style. Which of the following situations would you would predict that Al and Sue's son would experience?

Which of the following is a finding of researchers studying sex differences?

Marcia's parents frequently tell her she is an "idiot" and often make her look foolish in front of her friends. What type of abuse are they exhibiting?

According to research by the Family Lifestyles Project, how do children raised by counterculture parents differ from children raised by parents with more traditional values?

Because Shirley has a very compromising, supportive style of play, which of the following play choices will she make?

As a typical North American father, when would Harry be most upset with his son Frank?

Which of the following hormones can affect a baby girl with CAH, so much so that she will prefer masculine activities and male playmates over female activities and female playmates?

Who is most likely to be abusing his child?

Gracie has a very active and unsociable temperament. For this reason, it is probably most difficult for Gracie's parents to do which of the following?

When you hear someone say, "Those neighbour kids are neglected. Even when the parents are home they do virtually nothing," which parenting style should come to mind?

Kyle and Sharon have a young daughter and a young son. Assuming they are like most parents, in which of the following situations do they likely treat their children differently?

Julie watches her sister swing her pet cat by the tail and sees her parents punish her sister for that behaviour. Consequently, Julie learns not to swing her pet cat by the tail. What concept does this scenario illustrate?

What has research shown to be useful in preventing child abuse?

Dick and Wendy want their children to work hard. They have rules and expect their children to obey them without question. Which parenting style are Dick and Wendy exhibiting?

If you wanted to raise a child who is smart and self-reliant, which parenting style should you adopt?

According to research, there are two general dimensions of parental behaviour. One of those dimensions is the degree of warmth and responsiveness shown to children by their parents. What is the other dimension?

Which of the following two dimensions of parental behaviour are influenced by a child's age?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations

Tools for Exploring the World

Entering the Social World

Growing and Learning in the Preschool Years

Off to School

Expanding Social Horizons

Rites of Passage

Moving into the Adult Social World

Becoming an Adult

Being with Others

Work and Leisure

Making It in Midlife

The Personal Context of Later Life

Social Aspects of Later Life

The Final Passage

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