Question 1

Studies on friendship reveal that sixth-grade students who did not have a friend:

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A) engaged in less prosocial behavior. 
B) were more likely to exhibit prosocial behavior. 
C) achieved a higher level of academic success. 
D) had authoritarian parents. 
A) engaged in less prosocial behavior. 
B) were more likely to exhibit prosocial behavior. 
C) achieved a higher level of academic success. 
D) had authoritarian parents. A

Question 2

Which of the following statements represents a criticism of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

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A) Kohlberg's theory is based on the prevention of suffering of others. 
B) Compassion is given too much importance in Kohlberg's theory. 
C) There is too much emphasis on moral thought and not enough emphasis on moral behavior. 
D) There is no emphasis on the need for justice in matters of morality. 
A) Kohlberg's theory is based on the prevention of suffering of others. 
B) Compassion is given too much importance in Kohlberg's theory. 
C) There is too much emphasis on moral thought and not enough emphasis on moral behavior. 
D) There is no emphasis on the need for justice in matters of morality. C

Question 3

In terms of cross-cultural comparisons,East Asian parents believe that a child's learning is the responsibility of the:

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A) school. 
B) teacher. 
C) child. 
D) parent. 
A) school. 
B) teacher. 
C) child. 
D) parent. D

Question 4

In analyzing the performance of American students compared to students in selected Asian countries,what differences did Stevenson and his colleagues observe between the Asian and American parents?

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The American parents had much lower expe

Question 5

Victims of cyberbullying:

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A) show very different problems than victims of traditional bullying. 
B) show very similar problems as victims of traditional bullying. 
C) show few signs of psychological discomfort. 
D) are often unaware that they are being victimized. 
A) show very different problems than victims of traditional bullying. 
B) show very similar problems as victims of traditional bullying. 
C) show few signs of psychological discomfort. 
D) are often unaware that they are being victimized.

Question 6

In terms of self-understanding,children in late childhood are more likely than children in early childhood to:

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A) compare themselves with others. 
B) refrain from social comparison. 
C) use physical characteristics to describe themselves. 
D) use outer states to describe themselves. 
A) compare themselves with others. 
B) refrain from social comparison. 
C) use physical characteristics to describe themselves. 
D) use outer states to describe themselves.

Question 7

Which of the following situations might be true for students who live in poverty?

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A) Their schools will have older,more experienced teachers. 
B) They will get more scholarship money and grant money for college than their wealthier peers. 
C) They are more likely to have young,inexperienced teachers. 
D) They are likely to have classes that encourage creativity and discovery learning. 
A) Their schools will have older,more experienced teachers. 
B) They will get more scholarship money and grant money for college than their wealthier peers. 
C) They are more likely to have young,inexperienced teachers. 
D) They are likely to have classes that encourage creativity and discovery learning.

Question 8

Which of the following types of bullying is experienced more frequently by boys than girls?

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A) Subject of sexual comments or gestures 
B) Subject of rumors 
C) Belittled about religion or race 
D) Belittled about looks or speech 
A) Subject of sexual comments or gestures 
B) Subject of rumors 
C) Belittled about religion or race 
D) Belittled about looks or speech

Question 9

Erica,who has two children,marries Wayne,who has a daughter from a previous marriage.After the union,their family will be considered a _____ stepfamily.

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A) complex 
B) segregated 
C) simple 
D) mixed 
A) complex 
B) segregated 
C) simple 
D) mixed

Question 10

According to Pomerantz,differences in academic achievement between students in the United States and East Asian countries is a function of:

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A) parental involvement. 
B) genetic differences. 
C) different school systems. 
D) student motivation. 
A) parental involvement. 
B) genetic differences. 
C) different school systems. 
D) student motivation.

Question 11

Which of the following techniques will parents tend NOT to use to discipline elementary school children?

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A) Coercive holding 
B) Deprivation of privileges 
C) Appeals to the child's self-esteem 
D) Comments designed to increase the child's sense of guilt 
A) Coercive holding 
B) Deprivation of privileges 
C) Appeals to the child's self-esteem 
D) Comments designed to increase the child's sense of guilt

Question 12

Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing time,resources,and assistance?

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A) Physical support 
B) Affection and intimacy 
C) Ego support 
D) Social comparison 
A) Physical support 
B) Affection and intimacy 
C) Ego support 
D) Social comparison

Question 13

Broad categories that reflect our impressions and beliefs about females and males.

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The answer of Broad categories that reflect our impressions and...

Question 14

According to Kohlberg,which of the following is the first stage of moral development?

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A) Social contract or utility and individual rights 
B) Mutual interpersonal expectations,relationships,and interpersonal conformity 
C) Punishment and obedience orientation 
D) Social systems morality 
A) Social contract or utility and individual rights 
B) Mutual interpersonal expectations,relationships,and interpersonal conformity 
C) Punishment and obedience orientation 
D) Social systems morality

Question 15

Which of the following statements about gender stereotyping is FALSE?

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A) Girls' gender stereotypes are more rigid than boys' gender stereotypes. 
B) Until about 7 to 8 years of age,gender stereotyping is extensive. 
C) Gender stereotypes still exist for both children and adults. 
D) Across the elementary school years,children become more flexible in their gender attitudes. 
A) Girls' gender stereotypes are more rigid than boys' gender stereotypes. 
B) Until about 7 to 8 years of age,gender stereotyping is extensive. 
C) Gender stereotypes still exist for both children and adults. 
D) Across the elementary school years,children become more flexible in their gender attitudes.

Question 16

Children have the highest self-esteem when:

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A) they are competent in all tasks that are given to them. 
B) they perform competently in domains that are important to them. 
C) they are extrinsically rewarded by role models. 
D) they are encouraged to avoid problems they face rather than cope with them. 
A) they are competent in all tasks that are given to them. 
B) they perform competently in domains that are important to them. 
C) they are extrinsically rewarded by role models. 
D) they are encouraged to avoid problems they face rather than cope with them.

Question 17

Define self-efficacy.How do children with low self-efficacy for learning differ from children having high self-efficacy for learning?

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Self-efficacy is the belief that one can

Question 18

Carol Dweck (2006)concluded that individuals have one of two mindsets,namely fixed mindset and:

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A) variable mindset. 
B) growth mindset. 
C) open mindset. 
D) apathetic mindset. 
A) variable mindset. 
B) growth mindset. 
C) open mindset. 
D) apathetic mindset.

Question 19

A recent study found that 6- to 9-year-olds were ____ skeptical of others' distorted claims than were younger children.

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A) more 
B) less 
C) equally 
D) similarly 
A) more 
B) less 
C) equally 
D) similarly

Question 20

In a national survey of more than 15,000 sixth- through tenth-grade students,nearly _____ students reported experiencing bullying as either a victim or a perpetrator.

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A) one of every two 
B) two of every three 
C) one of every three 
D) three of every four 
A) one of every two 
B) two of every three 
C) one of every three 
D) three of every four

Studies on friendship reveal that sixth-grade students who did not have a friend:

Which of the following statements represents a criticism of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

In terms of cross-cultural comparisons,East Asian parents believe that a child's learning is the responsibility of the:

In analyzing the performance of American students compared to students in selected Asian countries,what differences did Stevenson and his colleagues observe between the Asian and American parents?

Victims of cyberbullying:

In terms of self-understanding,children in late childhood are more likely than children in early childhood to:

Which of the following situations might be true for students who live in poverty?

Which of the following types of bullying is experienced more frequently by boys than girls?

Erica,who has two children,marries Wayne,who has a daughter from a previous marriage.After the union,their family will be considered a _____ stepfamily.

According to Pomerantz,differences in academic achievement between students in the United States and East Asian countries is a function of:

Which of the following techniques will parents tend NOT to use to discipline elementary school children?

Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing time,resources,and assistance?

Broad categories that reflect our impressions and beliefs about females and males.

According to Kohlberg,which of the following is the first stage of moral development?

Which of the following statements about gender stereotyping is FALSE?

Children have the highest self-esteem when:

Define self-efficacy.How do children with low self-efficacy for learning differ from children having high self-efficacy for learning?

Carol Dweck (2006)concluded that individuals have one of two mindsets,namely fixed mindset and:

A recent study found that 6- to 9-year-olds were ____ skeptical of others' distorted claims than were younger children.

In a national survey of more than 15,000 sixth- through tenth-grade students,nearly _____ students reported experiencing bullying as either a victim or a perpetrator.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 8: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Studies on friendship reveal that sixth-grade students who did not have a friend:

Which of the following statements represents a criticism of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

In terms of cross-cultural comparisons,East Asian parents believe that a child's learning is the responsibility of the:

In analyzing the performance of American students compared to students in selected Asian countries,what differences did Stevenson and his colleagues observe between the Asian and American parents?

Victims of cyberbullying:

In terms of self-understanding,children in late childhood are more likely than children in early childhood to:

Which of the following situations might be true for students who live in poverty?

Which of the following types of bullying is experienced more frequently by boys than girls?

Erica,who has two children,marries Wayne,who has a daughter from a previous marriage.After the union,their family will be considered a _____ stepfamily.

According to Pomerantz,differences in academic achievement between students in the United States and East Asian countries is a function of:

Which of the following techniques will parents tend NOT to use to discipline elementary school children?

Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing time,resources,and assistance?

Broad categories that reflect our impressions and beliefs about females and males.

According to Kohlberg,which of the following is the first stage of moral development?

Which of the following statements about gender stereotyping is FALSE?

Children have the highest self-esteem when:

Define self-efficacy.How do children with low self-efficacy for learning differ from children having high self-efficacy for learning?

Carol Dweck (2006)concluded that individuals have one of two mindsets,namely fixed mindset and:

A recent study found that 6- to 9-year-olds were ____ skeptical of others' distorted claims than were younger children.

In a national survey of more than 15,000 sixth- through tenth-grade students,nearly _____ students reported experiencing bullying as either a victim or a perpetrator.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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