Question 1

The parenting style in which both parental control and parental support are high is ________ parenting.

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritative 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  permissive 
D)  uninvolved 
A)  authoritative 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  permissive 
D)  uninvolved A

Question 2

The myth that mothering comes naturally creates several problems.One of the problems is that it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  assumes that a good mother cannot be perfect if she only follows her instincts 
B)  implies that there's something wrong with mothers who don't devote all their time to child rearing 
C)  encourages the involvement of the father of the baby in all child rearing activities 
D)  expects mothers to seek help from her parents and relatives in rearing children effectively 
A)  assumes that a good mother cannot be perfect if she only follows her instincts 
B)  implies that there's something wrong with mothers who don't devote all their time to child rearing 
C)  encourages the involvement of the father of the baby in all child rearing activities 
D)  expects mothers to seek help from her parents and relatives in rearing children effectively B

Question 3

________ bed sharers are parents who reluctantly bed share because of an infant's nighttime problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reactive 
B)  Permissive 
C)  Intentional 
D)  Proactive 
A)  Reactive 
B)  Permissive 
C)  Intentional 
D)  Proactive A

Question 4

According to the cognitive development theory, children learn to discern cause and effect and begin to understand the views of others in the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensorimotor 
B)  preoperational 
C)  concrete operational 
D)  generativity vs.self-absorption 
A)  sensorimotor 
B)  preoperational 
C)  concrete operational 
D)  generativity vs.self-absorption

Question 5

Which theorist focused on social interaction as the core of the developing human being?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jean Piaget 
B)  Erik Erikson 
C)  George Herbert Mead 
D)  Sigmund Freud 
A)  Jean Piaget 
B)  Erik Erikson 
C)  George Herbert Mead 
D)  Sigmund Freud

Question 6

Jake's father, an entrepreneur, is too overwhelmed by his work to pay any attention to Jake.He never attends Jake's school events and hardly ever interacts with Jake.This is an example of ________ parenting.

Accepted Answer

A)  permissive 
B)  uninvolved 
C)  indulgent 
D)  authoritative 
A)  permissive 
B)  uninvolved 
C)  indulgent 
D)  authoritative

Question 7

Raymond, a researcher, is conducting a study on child development.After observing several infants, he finds that parental conflicts have no effect on babies as they are too young to understand.Which of the following, if true, would weaken Raymond's argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Babies understand the facial expressions of people around them and react accordingly. 
B)  Many gifted children don't recognize or develop their skills until adolescence. 
C)  A baby's early achievements-such as reaching, sitting, crawling, or talking-are rarely good indicators of intelligence. 
D)  Babies are oblivious to parental yelling because they are at a development stage when they are only aware of their physiological needs. 
A)  Babies understand the facial expressions of people around them and react accordingly. 
B)  Many gifted children don't recognize or develop their skills until adolescence. 
C)  A baby's early achievements-such as reaching, sitting, crawling, or talking-are rarely good indicators of intelligence. 
D)  Babies are oblivious to parental yelling because they are at a development stage when they are only aware of their physiological needs.

Question 8

Jenifer and Rachel are both mothers of teenage children.They are discussing which parenting style is most effective.Jenifer states that authoritative parenting is better than permissive parenting.However, Rachel argues that permissive parenting is a better approach.Which of the following, if true, would weaken Rachel's argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  A majority of children who grow up in homes with disciplinary parents tend to be hyperactive and irritable. 
B)  Studies show that children with responsive parents are able to assume leadership positions in adulthood more efficiently. 
C)  Adolescents raised in lenient households tend to be less mature and less responsible. 
D)  Research indicates that setting fewer boundaries for children helps them become more self-reliant. 
A)  A majority of children who grow up in homes with disciplinary parents tend to be hyperactive and irritable. 
B)  Studies show that children with responsive parents are able to assume leadership positions in adulthood more efficiently. 
C)  Adolescents raised in lenient households tend to be less mature and less responsible. 
D)  Research indicates that setting fewer boundaries for children helps them become more self-reliant.

Question 9

Problem parents have an adverse effect on their children by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  overcontrolling their children's lives 
B)  not telling their children to do the right thing 
C)  setting very high standards for children to live up to 
D)  not being good role models 
A)  overcontrolling their children's lives 
B)  not telling their children to do the right thing 
C)  setting very high standards for children to live up to 
D)  not being good role models

Question 10

The first stage in Erikson's psychological theory of human development is the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  initiative vs.guilt 
B)  identity vs.identity confusion 
C)  trust vs.mistrust 
D)  generativity vs.self-absorption 
A)  initiative vs.guilt 
B)  identity vs.identity confusion 
C)  trust vs.mistrust 
D)  generativity vs.self-absorption

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of permissive parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  indulgent 
B)  punitive 
C)  demanding 
D)  indifferent 
A)  indulgent 
B)  punitive 
C)  demanding 
D)  indifferent

Question 12

Dr.Williams is having a counseling session with his patient, Kelly.After listening to Kelly's experiences, Dr.Williams finds that she is undergoing adultification.Which of the following statements, if true, is most likely to have contributed to Dr.William's finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  When she turned 18, Kelly traveled to another country to pursue her graduation. 
B)  Kelly was married by the time she was 28 years old. 
C)  Kelly had to drop out of school to take care of her ailing mother. 
D)  Kelly was a rebellious teenager and often skipped school to spend time with her friends. 
A)  When she turned 18, Kelly traveled to another country to pursue her graduation. 
B)  Kelly was married by the time she was 28 years old. 
C)  Kelly had to drop out of school to take care of her ailing mother. 
D)  Kelly was a rebellious teenager and often skipped school to spend time with her friends.

Question 13

A difference between authoritative and uninvolved parenting is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  uninvolved parents establish more rules for their children 
B)  uninvolved parents are more indulgent 
C)  authoritative parents interact more often with their children 
D)  authoritative parents are less demanding 
A)  uninvolved parents establish more rules for their children 
B)  uninvolved parents are more indulgent 
C)  authoritative parents interact more often with their children 
D)  authoritative parents are less demanding

Question 14

Which of the following factors contributes to parents' role strain?

Accepted Answer

A)  realistic role expectations 
B)  indifference to performing roles 
C)  decreased responsibility 
D)  decreased authority 
A)  realistic role expectations 
B)  indifference to performing roles 
C)  decreased responsibility 
D)  decreased authority

Question 15

In Mead's theory of the social self, what does the games stage involve? Describe briefly.

Accepted Answer

In Mead's theory of the social self, the

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of helicopter parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  overinvolvement 
B)  indifference 
C)  empowering 
D)  unresponsiveness 
A)  overinvolvement 
B)  indifference 
C)  empowering 
D)  unresponsiveness

Question 17

What is cyber bullying?

Accepted Answer

Cyber-bullying refers to willful and rep

Question 18

In the imitation stage of George Herbert Mead's theory of the social self, children ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mimic the behavior of significant others 
B)  begin to use language 
C)  distinguish between self and others 
D)  learn social norms 
A)  mimic the behavior of significant others 
B)  begin to use language 
C)  distinguish between self and others 
D)  learn social norms

Question 19

Children who grow up in communities with high levels of crime and drug peddling benefit most from ________ parenting.

Accepted Answer

A)  indifferent 
B)  permissive 
C)  authoritarian 
D)  uninvolved 
A)  indifferent 
B)  permissive 
C)  authoritarian 
D)  uninvolved

Question 20

Which of the following is true of role overload?

Accepted Answer

A)  It indicates conflicts that a person feels within a role. 
B)  It involves being overburdened by one primary role. 
C)  It is also known as role strain. 
D)  It refers to feeling overwhelmed by multiple commitments. 
A)  It indicates conflicts that a person feels within a role. 
B)  It involves being overburdened by one primary role. 
C)  It is also known as role strain. 
D)  It refers to feeling overwhelmed by multiple commitments.

The parenting style in which both parental control and parental support are high is ________ parenting.

The myth that mothering comes naturally creates several problems.One of the problems is that it ________.

________ bed sharers are parents who reluctantly bed share because of an infant's nighttime problems.

According to the cognitive development theory, children learn to discern cause and effect and begin to understand the views of others in the ________ stage.

Which theorist focused on social interaction as the core of the developing human being?

Jake's father, an entrepreneur, is too overwhelmed by his work to pay any attention to Jake.He never attends Jake's school events and hardly ever interacts with Jake.This is an example of ________ parenting.

Raymond, a researcher, is conducting a study on child development.After observing several infants, he finds that parental conflicts have no effect on babies as they are too young to understand.Which of the following, if true, would weaken Raymond's argument?

Problem parents have an adverse effect on their children by ________.

The first stage in Erikson's psychological theory of human development is the ________ stage.

Which of the following is a characteristic of permissive parents?

Dr.Williams is having a counseling session with his patient, Kelly.After listening to Kelly's experiences, Dr.Williams finds that she is undergoing adultification.Which of the following statements, if true, is most likely to have contributed to Dr.William's finding?

A difference between authoritative and uninvolved parenting is that ________.

Which of the following factors contributes to parents' role strain?

In Mead's theory of the social self, what does the games stage involve? Describe briefly.

Which of the following is a characteristic of helicopter parents?

What is cyber bullying?

In the imitation stage of George Herbert Mead's theory of the social self, children ________.

Children who grow up in communities with high levels of crime and drug peddling benefit most from ________ parenting.

Which of the following is true of role overload?

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Exam 12: Raising Children: Promises and Pitfalls

The parenting style in which both parental control and parental support are high is ________ parenting.

The myth that mothering comes naturally creates several problems.One of the problems is that it ________.

________ bed sharers are parents who reluctantly bed share because of an infant's nighttime problems.

According to the cognitive development theory, children learn to discern cause and effect and begin to understand the views of others in the ________ stage.

Which theorist focused on social interaction as the core of the developing human being?

Jake's father, an entrepreneur, is too overwhelmed by his work to pay any attention to Jake.He never attends Jake's school events and hardly ever interacts with Jake.This is an example of ________ parenting.

Raymond, a researcher, is conducting a study on child development.After observing several infants, he finds that parental conflicts have no effect on babies as they are too young to understand.Which of the following, if true, would weaken Raymond's argument?

Problem parents have an adverse effect on their children by ________.

The first stage in Erikson's psychological theory of human development is the ________ stage.

Which of the following is a characteristic of permissive parents?

Dr.Williams is having a counseling session with his patient, Kelly.After listening to Kelly's experiences, Dr.Williams finds that she is undergoing adultification.Which of the following statements, if true, is most likely to have contributed to Dr.William's finding?

A difference between authoritative and uninvolved parenting is that ________.

Which of the following factors contributes to parents' role strain?

In Mead's theory of the social self, what does the games stage involve? Describe briefly.

Which of the following is a characteristic of helicopter parents?

What is cyber bullying?

In the imitation stage of George Herbert Mead's theory of the social self, children ________.

Children who grow up in communities with high levels of crime and drug peddling benefit most from ________ parenting.

Which of the following is true of role overload?

he Changing Family

Studying the Family

The Family in Historical Perspective

Racial and Ethnic Families: Strengths and Stresses

Socialization and Gender Roles

Love and Loving Relationships

Sexuality and Sexual Expression throughout Life

Choosing Others: Dating and Mate Selection

Singlehood, Cohabitation, Civil Unions, and Other Options

Marriage and Communication in Intimate Relationships

To Be or Not to Be a Parent: More Choices, More Constraints

The Economy and Family Life

Domestic Violence and Other Family Health Issues

Separation, Divorce, Remarriage, and Stepfamilies

Families in Later Life

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