Question 1

A study of securely attached infants found that at preschool age they were

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A)  sociable. 
B)  loners. 
C)  dependent on the teacher. 
D)  less curious than other children. 
A)  sociable. 
B)  loners. 
C)  dependent on the teacher. 
D)  less curious than other children. A

Question 2

An individual's behavioral style and characteristic way of responding is his or her

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A)  behaviors. 
B)  attributes. 
C)  heredity. 
D)  temperament. 
A)  behaviors. 
B)  attributes. 
C)  heredity. 
D)  temperament. D

Question 3

At ages 4 and 5,children who had been anxiously attached as infants were

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A)  dependent on the teacher. 
B)  fast learners. 
C)  actively involved in play. 
D)  able to initiate friendships. 
A)  dependent on the teacher. 
B)  fast learners. 
C)  actively involved in play. 
D)  able to initiate friendships. A

Question 4

Which of the following was NOT observed in monkeys raised by surrogate mothers?

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A)  Monkeys raised by wire surrogates were later attracted to and embraced the wire form. 
B)  Monkeys raised by surrogates were deficient parents later in life. 
C)  Monkeys raised by a cloth surrogate explored their environment more than wire-raised monkeys. 
D)  Monkeys preferred a soft, cuddly surrogate relative to one that provided nutrition. 
A)  Monkeys raised by wire surrogates were later attracted to and embraced the wire form. 
B)  Monkeys raised by surrogates were deficient parents later in life. 
C)  Monkeys raised by a cloth surrogate explored their environment more than wire-raised monkeys. 
D)  Monkeys preferred a soft, cuddly surrogate relative to one that provided nutrition.

Question 5

According to the text,which form of attachment between a caregiver and baby seems to be the LEAST secure?

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A)  Disorganized-disoriented 
B)  Passive-aggressive 
C)  Avoidant 
D)  Ambivalent 
A)  Disorganized-disoriented 
B)  Passive-aggressive 
C)  Avoidant 
D)  Ambivalent

Question 6

The New York Longitudinal Study of Temperament found that

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A)  almost all children fit into a clear temperamental category. 
B)  about one child in three has a mixed temperament pattern. 
C)  children are fairly evenly distributed among the basic temperamental categories. 
D)  the largest temperamental group is slow-to-warm-up. 
A)  almost all children fit into a clear temperamental category. 
B)  about one child in three has a mixed temperament pattern. 
C)  children are fairly evenly distributed among the basic temperamental categories. 
D)  the largest temperamental group is slow-to-warm-up.

Question 7

According to the mutual-regulation model,infants whose mothers are depressed are likely to become sad because

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A)  they see that their mothers are sad. 
B)  their mothers do not feed them enough. 
C)  they have inherited a sad temperament. 
D)  they feel powerless to elicit a response. 
A)  they see that their mothers are sad. 
B)  their mothers do not feed them enough. 
C)  they have inherited a sad temperament. 
D)  they feel powerless to elicit a response.

Question 8

Martin has been a well-behaved,agreeable toddler.Recently he has become demanding,stubborn,and difficult to deal with.Erikson's explanation for this change in behavior would be that

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A)  he may be ill. 
B)  he has not been getting enough attention. 
C)  there is a new baby in the house. 
D)  he has a newfound desire for autonomy. 
A)  he may be ill. 
B)  he has not been getting enough attention. 
C)  there is a new baby in the house. 
D)  he has a newfound desire for autonomy.

Question 9

In terms of maltreatment,the most likely person to abuse a child is

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A)  a parent. 
B)  a sibling. 
C)  a grandfather. 
D)  an uncle. 
A)  a parent. 
B)  a sibling. 
C)  a grandfather. 
D)  an uncle.

Question 10

Nicole wants to continue to work after her son is born but is not getting much support from her extended family.List two arguments for and against Nicole's decision to continue working.

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Two arguments for Nicole's decision to c

Question 11

Mike and Veronica's baby has been crying from about 2 a.m.until 6 a.m.nearly every night for the past month.When they talk with the pediatrician they are told that the baby probably has

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A)  Asperger's disorder. 
B)  colic. 
C)  indigestion. 
D)  Down syndrome. 
A)  Asperger's disorder. 
B)  colic. 
C)  indigestion. 
D)  Down syndrome.

Question 12

Which of the following is evidence that a child is successfully socialized?

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A)  A child shifts away from self-regulation to external regulation. 
B)  A child obeys rules to avoid being punished. 
C)  A child internalizes societal standards. 
D)  A child plays independently. 
A)  A child shifts away from self-regulation to external regulation. 
B)  A child obeys rules to avoid being punished. 
C)  A child internalizes societal standards. 
D)  A child plays independently.

Question 13

The brain has neurons that help a person mimic other people's actions,called ______ neurons.

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A)  mirror 
B)  cognitive 
C)  hippocampal 
D)  social awareness 
A)  mirror 
B)  cognitive 
C)  hippocampal 
D)  social awareness

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the influence of daycare on cognitive development of toddlers is FALSE?

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A)  Children from disadvantaged families benefit most from a good daycare. 
B)  Children in a daycare often develop language skills faster than children raised at home. 
C)  Cognitive gains from daycare are present for several years after the daycare experience. 
D)  Daycare children demonstrate superior eye-hand coordination. 
A)  Children from disadvantaged families benefit most from a good daycare. 
B)  Children in a daycare often develop language skills faster than children raised at home. 
C)  Cognitive gains from daycare are present for several years after the daycare experience. 
D)  Daycare children demonstrate superior eye-hand coordination.

Question 15

One of the first cries with which new parents are likely to become familiar is the infant's rhythmic cry,which is often associated with

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A)  hunger. 
B)  anger. 
C)  pain. 
D)  frustration. 
A)  hunger. 
B)  anger. 
C)  pain. 
D)  frustration.

Question 16

Define attachment and list and describe the three different patterns of attachment discussed in your textbook.

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Attachment refers to the emotional bond

Question 17

Each morning,Shanna and her mother have a battle of wills because Shanna insists on pouring her own cereal and milk into the bowl at breakfast.According to Erikson,which crisis is Shanna trying to resolve?

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A)  Basic trust versus basic mistrust 
B)  Identity versus role confusion 
C)  Autonomy versus shame and doubt 
D)  Initiative versus guilt 
A)  Basic trust versus basic mistrust 
B)  Identity versus role confusion 
C)  Autonomy versus shame and doubt 
D)  Initiative versus guilt

Question 18

Chao-Yi is suspicious of strangers,has frequent tantrums,has an irregular pattern of waking and sleeping,and laughs and cries loudly.Which kind of temperament does she have?

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A)  Easy 
B)  Hyperactive 
C)  Difficult 
D)  Slow-to-warm-up 
A)  Easy 
B)  Hyperactive 
C)  Difficult 
D)  Slow-to-warm-up

Question 19

Jeremy is a very active toddler whose parents try to avoid putting him in situations in which he must sit still for long periods of time.This illustrates

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A)  self-soothing. 
B)  the notion of swaddling. 
C)  the concept of goodness of fit. 
D)  the slow-to-warm-up child. 
A)  self-soothing. 
B)  the notion of swaddling. 
C)  the concept of goodness of fit. 
D)  the slow-to-warm-up child.

Question 20

According to your text,overall the effects of maternal employment on children's cognitive ability are

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A)  positive. 
B)  negative. 
C)  neutral. 
D)  None of these 
A)  positive. 
B)  negative. 
C)  neutral. 
D)  None of these

A study of securely attached infants found that at preschool age they were

An individual's behavioral style and characteristic way of responding is his or her

At ages 4 and 5,children who had been anxiously attached as infants were

Which of the following was NOT observed in monkeys raised by surrogate mothers?

According to the text,which form of attachment between a caregiver and baby seems to be the LEAST secure?

The New York Longitudinal Study of Temperament found that

According to the mutual-regulation model,infants whose mothers are depressed are likely to become sad because

Martin has been a well-behaved,agreeable toddler.Recently he has become demanding,stubborn,and difficult to deal with.Erikson's explanation for this change in behavior would be that

In terms of maltreatment,the most likely person to abuse a child is

Nicole wants to continue to work after her son is born but is not getting much support from her extended family.List two arguments for and against Nicole's decision to continue working.

Mike and Veronica's baby has been crying from about 2 a.m.until 6 a.m.nearly every night for the past month.When they talk with the pediatrician they are told that the baby probably has

Which of the following is evidence that a child is successfully socialized?

The brain has neurons that help a person mimic other people's actions,called ______ neurons.

Which of the following statements about the influence of daycare on cognitive development of toddlers is FALSE?

One of the first cries with which new parents are likely to become familiar is the infant's rhythmic cry,which is often associated with

Define attachment and list and describe the three different patterns of attachment discussed in your textbook.

Each morning,Shanna and her mother have a battle of wills because Shanna insists on pouring her own cereal and milk into the bowl at breakfast.According to Erikson,which crisis is Shanna trying to resolve?

Chao-Yi is suspicious of strangers,has frequent tantrums,has an irregular pattern of waking and sleeping,and laughs and cries loudly.Which kind of temperament does she have?

Jeremy is a very active toddler whose parents try to avoid putting him in situations in which he must sit still for long periods of time.This illustrates

According to your text,overall the effects of maternal employment on children's cognitive ability are

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Forming a New Life

Birth and Physical Development During the First Three Years

Cognitive Development During the First Three Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

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Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood

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Exam 6: Psychosocial Development During the First Three Years

A study of securely attached infants found that at preschool age they were

An individual's behavioral style and characteristic way of responding is his or her

At ages 4 and 5,children who had been anxiously attached as infants were

Which of the following was NOT observed in monkeys raised by surrogate mothers?

According to the text,which form of attachment between a caregiver and baby seems to be the LEAST secure?

The New York Longitudinal Study of Temperament found that

According to the mutual-regulation model,infants whose mothers are depressed are likely to become sad because

Martin has been a well-behaved,agreeable toddler.Recently he has become demanding,stubborn,and difficult to deal with.Erikson's explanation for this change in behavior would be that

In terms of maltreatment,the most likely person to abuse a child is

Nicole wants to continue to work after her son is born but is not getting much support from her extended family.List two arguments for and against Nicole's decision to continue working.

Mike and Veronica's baby has been crying from about 2 a.m.until 6 a.m.nearly every night for the past month.When they talk with the pediatrician they are told that the baby probably has

Which of the following is evidence that a child is successfully socialized?

The brain has neurons that help a person mimic other people's actions,called ______ neurons.

Which of the following statements about the influence of daycare on cognitive development of toddlers is FALSE?

One of the first cries with which new parents are likely to become familiar is the infant's rhythmic cry,which is often associated with

Define attachment and list and describe the three different patterns of attachment discussed in your textbook.

Each morning,Shanna and her mother have a battle of wills because Shanna insists on pouring her own cereal and milk into the bowl at breakfast.According to Erikson,which crisis is Shanna trying to resolve?

Chao-Yi is suspicious of strangers,has frequent tantrums,has an irregular pattern of waking and sleeping,and laughs and cries loudly.Which kind of temperament does she have?

Jeremy is a very active toddler whose parents try to avoid putting him in situations in which he must sit still for long periods of time.This illustrates

According to your text,overall the effects of maternal employment on children's cognitive ability are

The Study of Human Development

Theory and Research

Forming a New Life

Birth and Physical Development During the First Three Years

Cognitive Development During the First Three Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood

Dealing With Death and Bereavement

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