Question 1

What best accounts for why women are generally healthier than men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women exercise more regularly. 
B)  Women are more likely to seek medical attention. 
C)  Estrogen strengthens the immune system. 
D)  Testosterone triggers cancer cell growth. 
A)  Women exercise more regularly. 
B)  Women are more likely to seek medical attention. 
C)  Estrogen strengthens the immune system. 
D)  Testosterone triggers cancer cell growth. C

Question 2

Traditional masculine and feminine gender roles are _______,whereas androgyny is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  bidimensional; unidimensional 
B)  unidimensional; bidimensional 
C)  multidimensional; unidimensional 
D)  polydimensional; transcendensional 
A)  bidimensional; unidimensional 
B)  unidimensional; bidimensional 
C)  multidimensional; unidimensional 
D)  polydimensional; transcendensional B

Question 3

Identify at least three criticisms of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Accepted Answer

The theory places too much emphasis on moral thought and not enough emphasis on moral behavior.The quality of the research is questionable (male biased).There is inadequate consideration of culture's role (culturally biased).The theory underestimates the contribution of family relationships to moral development.The theory underestimates the care perspective.

Question 4

Older children are better at coping with stress than younger children for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  they have better cognitive coping strategies. 
B)  they are better able to deny stressful events. 
C)  they are better at reframing stressful events. 
D)  they generate more alternatives for coping. 
A)  they have better cognitive coping strategies. 
B)  they are better able to deny stressful events. 
C)  they are better at reframing stressful events. 
D)  they generate more alternatives for coping.

Question 5

When asked why she participated with other students in a protest against treatment of women on her campus,Kai says that all humans have the fundamental right to be treated fairly,and that she is morally against the continuing discrimination against women.What is Kai's likely moral level according to Lawrence Kohlberg?

Accepted Answer

A)  postconventional 
B)  conventional 
C)  unconventional 
D)  preconventional 
A)  postconventional 
B)  conventional 
C)  unconventional 
D)  preconventional

Question 6

This psychosocial theorist suggested that the primary "task" of childhood was mastery (industry)in various endeavors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This psychosocial theorist suggested that the primary...

Question 7

Thinking about social matters.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thinking about social matters....

Question 8

Training programs for children rejected by their peers focus on

Accepted Answer

A)  improving the children's attention-seeking and communication skills. 
B)  improving the children's skills for interacting with the adults in their lives. 
C)  teaching the children strategies for changing the social settings in which they participate. 
D)  developing the children's self-preservation skills,so that they will not be so hurt by rejection and neglect. 
A)  improving the children's attention-seeking and communication skills. 
B)  improving the children's skills for interacting with the adults in their lives. 
C)  teaching the children strategies for changing the social settings in which they participate. 
D)  developing the children's self-preservation skills,so that they will not be so hurt by rejection and neglect.

Question 9

Both Jean Piaget and Lawrence Kohlberg agree that

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive stages are the underpinnings of morality. 
B)  biological processes must mature for morality to develop. 
C)  children learn morality through consequences of behavior. 
D)  morality is a critical period that must be reached by childhood. 
A)  cognitive stages are the underpinnings of morality. 
B)  biological processes must mature for morality to develop. 
C)  children learn morality through consequences of behavior. 
D)  morality is a critical period that must be reached by childhood.

Question 10

A peer status held by children who are frequently nominated as a best friend and are rarely disliked by peers.These children tend to have good social skills.

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The answer of A peer status held by children who...

Question 11

This social cognitive theorist was the first to use the term "self-efficacy" and theorize about its importance in understanding child (and adult)effort and mastery of new situations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This social cognitive theorist was the first...

Question 12

Boys are more _______ aggressive,whereas girls are more _______ aggressive.

Accepted Answer

A)  outwardly; inwardly 
B)  physically; passive 
C)  violently; verbally 
D)  physically; verbally 
A)  outwardly; inwardly 
B)  physically; passive 
C)  violently; verbally 
D)  physically; verbally

Question 13

Caitlin's father is concerned that Caitlin is too aggressive in her interactions with other children.She often fights,and she has fewer friends than she used to have.Which of the following strategies might be MOST helpful to Caitlin's father in addressing this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Help Caitlin learn to respond more rapidly in social situations. 
B)  Help Caitlin learn to interpret ambiguous social situations in nonaggressive ways. 
C)  Help Caitlin learn to avoid social situations in which she may develop feelings of anger. 
D)  Help Caitlin learn to disclose her true feelings to peers,even if these feelings reflect negative aspects of the peers' behavior. 
A)  Help Caitlin learn to respond more rapidly in social situations. 
B)  Help Caitlin learn to interpret ambiguous social situations in nonaggressive ways. 
C)  Help Caitlin learn to avoid social situations in which she may develop feelings of anger. 
D)  Help Caitlin learn to disclose her true feelings to peers,even if these feelings reflect negative aspects of the peers' behavior.

Question 14

The first LEVEL of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning.At this (the lowest)level,moral reasoning is based on external rewards and punishments.

Accepted Answer

preconvent

Question 15

How is Lawrence Kohlberg's theory culturally biased?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many people in non-Western cultures do not achieve the higher stages of moral development. 
B)  In some cultures,high levels of moral reasoning derive from different values than those that form the basis of Lawrence Kohlberg's claims. 
C)  Some cultures do not recognize the idea of morality but rather think in terms of the way things are versus the way things could be.Lawrence Kohlberg stresses "should be" instead. 
D)  Kohlberg's theory is not culturally biased.It captures the essence of moral thinking in all cultures. 
A)  Many people in non-Western cultures do not achieve the higher stages of moral development. 
B)  In some cultures,high levels of moral reasoning derive from different values than those that form the basis of Lawrence Kohlberg's claims. 
C)  Some cultures do not recognize the idea of morality but rather think in terms of the way things are versus the way things could be.Lawrence Kohlberg stresses "should be" instead. 
D)  Kohlberg's theory is not culturally biased.It captures the essence of moral thinking in all cultures.

Question 16

During the elementary years,a child's self-understanding includes increasing reference to all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological characteristics. 
B)  social comparison. 
C)  social aspects. 
D)  physical characteristics. 
A)  psychological characteristics. 
B)  social comparison. 
C)  social aspects. 
D)  physical characteristics.

Question 17

Rates of death,physical ailments,and mental disorders are

Accepted Answer

A)  higher for males than for females. 
B)  higher for females than for males. 
C)  about the same for males and females. 
D)  higher for females than males from birth to age 13,and the rates reverse after that. 
A)  higher for males than for females. 
B)  higher for females than for males. 
C)  about the same for males and females. 
D)  higher for females than males from birth to age 13,and the rates reverse after that.

Question 18

Tiesha's behavior is controlled by external rewards and punishments reflecting which level of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)  preconventional reasoning 
B)  conventional reasoning 
C)  interconventional reasoning 
D)  postconventional reasoning 
A)  preconventional reasoning 
B)  conventional reasoning 
C)  interconventional reasoning 
D)  postconventional reasoning

Question 19

_______ percent of children in stepfamilies show adjustment problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fifty 
B)  Forty 
C)  Twenty-five 
D)  Twenty 
A)  Fifty 
B)  Forty 
C)  Twenty-five 
D)  Twenty

Question 20

This theorist developed an information processing theory of social cognition.His work has been used to provide interventions for children who are aggressive.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This theorist developed an information processing theory...

What best accounts for why women are generally healthier than men?

Traditional masculine and feminine gender roles are _,whereas androgyny is _.

Identify at least three criticisms of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Older children are better at coping with stress than younger children for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

This psychosocial theorist suggested that the primary "task" of childhood was mastery (industry)in various endeavors.

Thinking about social matters.

Training programs for children rejected by their peers focus on

Both Jean Piaget and Lawrence Kohlberg agree that

A peer status held by children who are frequently nominated as a best friend and are rarely disliked by peers.These children tend to have good social skills.

This social cognitive theorist was the first to use the term "self-efficacy" and theorize about its importance in understanding child (and adult)effort and mastery of new situations.

Boys are more _ aggressive,whereas girls are more _ aggressive.

Caitlin's father is concerned that Caitlin is too aggressive in her interactions with other children.She often fights,and she has fewer friends than she used to have.Which of the following strategies might be MOST helpful to Caitlin's father in addressing this problem?

The first LEVEL of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning.At this (the lowest)level,moral reasoning is based on external rewards and punishments.

How is Lawrence Kohlberg's theory culturally biased?

During the elementary years,a child's self-understanding includes increasing reference to all of the following,EXCEPT

Rates of death,physical ailments,and mental disorders are

Tiesha's behavior is controlled by external rewards and punishments reflecting which level of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

_______ percent of children in stepfamilies show adjustment problems.

This theorist developed an information processing theory of social cognition.His work has been used to provide interventions for children who are aggressive.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor,Sensory,and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters

Exam 8: Intelligence

What best accounts for why women are generally healthier than men?

Traditional masculine and feminine gender roles are _______,whereas androgyny is _______.

Identify at least three criticisms of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Older children are better at coping with stress than younger children for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

This psychosocial theorist suggested that the primary "task" of childhood was mastery (industry)in various endeavors.

Thinking about social matters.

Training programs for children rejected by their peers focus on

Both Jean Piaget and Lawrence Kohlberg agree that

A peer status held by children who are frequently nominated as a best friend and are rarely disliked by peers.These children tend to have good social skills.

This social cognitive theorist was the first to use the term "self-efficacy" and theorize about its importance in understanding child (and adult)effort and mastery of new situations.

Boys are more _______ aggressive,whereas girls are more _______ aggressive.

Caitlin's father is concerned that Caitlin is too aggressive in her interactions with other children.She often fights,and she has fewer friends than she used to have.Which of the following strategies might be MOST helpful to Caitlin's father in addressing this problem?

The first LEVEL of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning.At this (the lowest)level,moral reasoning is based on external rewards and punishments.

How is Lawrence Kohlberg's theory culturally biased?

During the elementary years,a child's self-understanding includes increasing reference to all of the following,EXCEPT

Rates of death,physical ailments,and mental disorders are

Tiesha's behavior is controlled by external rewards and punishments reflecting which level of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

_______ percent of children in stepfamilies show adjustment problems.

This theorist developed an information processing theory of social cognition.His work has been used to provide interventions for children who are aggressive.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor,Sensory,and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters

Traditional masculine and feminine gender roles are _,whereas androgyny is _.

Boys are more _ aggressive,whereas girls are more _ aggressive.