Question 1

Children are NOT capable of self-regulation until about 5 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A person in Kohlberg's preconventional level of moral reasoning stresses the need for conformity to the existing social norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

About _____ of elementary school children and adolescents are chronic victims of aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  0-15% 
B)  10-25% 
C)  20-35% 
D)  30-45% 
A)  0-15% 
B)  10-25% 
C)  20-35% 
D)  30-45%

Question 4

William is an aggressive child. Chad is NOT an aggressive child. Which of the following would you expect to find?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chad and William are equally likely to respond to neutral behavior with aggression. 
B)  When engaged in an aggressive exchange, William is more likely than Chad to break it off. 
C)  William is more likely than Chad to be accused of misbehaviors, even when he is behaving appropriately. 
D)  Chad is more likely than William to be punished. 
A)  Chad and William are equally likely to respond to neutral behavior with aggression. 
B)  When engaged in an aggressive exchange, William is more likely than Chad to break it off. 
C)  William is more likely than Chad to be accused of misbehaviors, even when he is behaving appropriately. 
D)  Chad is more likely than William to be punished.

Question 5

Which child would be most likely to act altruistically?

Accepted Answer

A)  a child who does not feel responsible for the person in need 
B)  a child who believes that there are few costs associated with the act 
C)  a child who is in a bad mood 
D)  a child who feels that she doesn't have the skills necessary to help 
A)  a child who does not feel responsible for the person in need 
B)  a child who believes that there are few costs associated with the act 
C)  a child who is in a bad mood 
D)  a child who feels that she doesn't have the skills necessary to help

Question 6

Piaget's stage of __________ is characterized by an understanding that rules are created by people to help them get along.

Accepted Answer

A)  immanent justice 
B)  moral relativism 
C)  moral realism 
D)  preconventional reasoning 
A)  immanent justice 
B)  moral relativism 
C)  moral realism 
D)  preconventional reasoning

Question 7

Who is likely to have the LEAST self-control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ray, whose parents encourage him to be independent 
B)  Mark, whose parents don't have a set after-school routine for him to follow 
C)  Peter, whose parents are very strict 
D)  John, whose parents have relinquished their control over him 
A)  Ray, whose parents encourage him to be independent 
B)  Mark, whose parents don't have a set after-school routine for him to follow 
C)  Peter, whose parents are very strict 
D)  John, whose parents have relinquished their control over him

Question 8

It's a cold and snowy day, and it's tempting to skip class for the day to avoid going out in the weather. What could you do to make it easier to resist that temptation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell yourself that if you skip class just this once, you'll be less likely to do it on other days. 
B)  Think of all the fun outdoor activities like cross country skiing and sledding that you could do in the snow. 
C)  Remind yourself that it'll be a lot easier to get an "A" in your class if you go to class every day. 
D)  Think about how nice it would be to curl up with your textbook and a cup of hot chocolate at home. 
A)  Tell yourself that if you skip class just this once, you'll be less likely to do it on other days. 
B)  Think of all the fun outdoor activities like cross country skiing and sledding that you could do in the snow. 
C)  Remind yourself that it'll be a lot easier to get an "A" in your class if you go to class every day. 
D)  Think about how nice it would be to curl up with your textbook and a cup of hot chocolate at home.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding aggression and children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequent exposure to media violence makes children more aggressive. 
B)  Aggressive children are often uninterested in school and their grades often reflect this disinterest. 
C)  Aggressive behavior is more common among children living in economically advantaged areas than among children living in poverty. 
D)  Aggressive children often befriend other aggressive children. 
A)  Frequent exposure to media violence makes children more aggressive. 
B)  Aggressive children are often uninterested in school and their grades often reflect this disinterest. 
C)  Aggressive behavior is more common among children living in economically advantaged areas than among children living in poverty. 
D)  Aggressive children often befriend other aggressive children.

Question 10

Your friend Enrique told you that he would like his young son Joe to grow up to be a nice, helpful person. What can you tell Enrique about parental behaviors that are related to socializing prosocial behavior?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will be similar to the fol

Question 11

The belief that breaking a rule always leads to punishment is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  moral relativism. 
B)  postconventional reasoning. 
C)  conventional reasoning. 
D)  immanent justice. 
A)  moral relativism. 
B)  postconventional reasoning. 
C)  conventional reasoning. 
D)  immanent justice.

Question 12

Which of the following does Carol Gilligan believe forms the basis of moral reasoning in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  justice 
B)  responsibility and care 
C)  the need to find rewards and avoid guilt 
D)  the need to mature 
A)  justice 
B)  responsibility and care 
C)  the need to find rewards and avoid guilt 
D)  the need to mature

Question 13

Parental use of __________ is associated with high levels of aggressive behavior in children.

Accepted Answer

A)  reasoning 
B)  time out 
C)  physical punishment 
D)  positive reinforcement 
A)  reasoning 
B)  time out 
C)  physical punishment 
D)  positive reinforcement

Question 14

Gilligan criticized Kohlberg's theory for

Accepted Answer

A)  having stages of moral reasoning. 
B)  applying more to men than to women. 
C)  claiming that moral reasoning becomes more sophisticated with age. 
D)  overemphasizing the role of care-based moral reasoning. 
A)  having stages of moral reasoning. 
B)  applying more to men than to women. 
C)  claiming that moral reasoning becomes more sophisticated with age. 
D)  overemphasizing the role of care-based moral reasoning.

Question 15

Briefly describe and give examples of the following types of aggression: instrumental, hostile, reactive, and relational.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 16

Genes have NO influence on prosocial behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of instrumental aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tony pushed Joyce out of the way so that he can get to the swing first 
B)  Abe doesn't allow Justin to play with the other children 
C)  Amy tells Diana that she wants the paint brush that Diana is using 
D)  Natalie spreads rumors about Yolanda because Yolanda stole money from her 
A)  Tony pushed Joyce out of the way so that he can get to the swing first 
B)  Abe doesn't allow Justin to play with the other children 
C)  Amy tells Diana that she wants the paint brush that Diana is using 
D)  Natalie spreads rumors about Yolanda because Yolanda stole money from her

Question 18

Self-control emerges in infancy and gradually improves during the preschool years. Describe the changes in self-control between the ages of 1 and 3.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 19

Assertive behavior differs from aggressive behavior in

Accepted Answer

A)  that assertive behavior is carried out without regard for the rights of others. 
B)  that assertive behavior is carried out while respecting the rights of others. 
C)  that aggressive behavior is physical while assertive behavior is verbal. 
D)  no significant ways. 
A)  that assertive behavior is carried out without regard for the rights of others. 
B)  that assertive behavior is carried out while respecting the rights of others. 
C)  that aggressive behavior is physical while assertive behavior is verbal. 
D)  no significant ways.

Question 20

Which of the following would be the LEAST effective plan for resisting temptation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remind yourself about the attraction of the tempting event. 
B)  Remind yourself to avoid looking at the tempting object. 
C)  Remind yourself of the rules against touching a tempting object. 
D)  Try to distract yourself by taking part in activities not related to the tempting object. 
A)  Remind yourself about the attraction of the tempting event. 
B)  Remind yourself to avoid looking at the tempting object. 
C)  Remind yourself of the rules against touching a tempting object. 
D)  Try to distract yourself by taking part in activities not related to the tempting object.

Children are NOT capable of self-regulation until about 5 years of age.

A person in Kohlberg's preconventional level of moral reasoning stresses the need for conformity to the existing social norms.

About _____ of elementary school children and adolescents are chronic victims of aggression.

William is an aggressive child. Chad is NOT an aggressive child. Which of the following would you expect to find?

Which child would be most likely to act altruistically?

Piaget's stage of __________ is characterized by an understanding that rules are created by people to help them get along.

Who is likely to have the LEAST self-control?

It's a cold and snowy day, and it's tempting to skip class for the day to avoid going out in the weather. What could you do to make it easier to resist that temptation?

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding aggression and children?

Your friend Enrique told you that he would like his young son Joe to grow up to be a nice, helpful person. What can you tell Enrique about parental behaviors that are related to socializing prosocial behavior?

The belief that breaking a rule always leads to punishment is referred to as

Which of the following does Carol Gilligan believe forms the basis of moral reasoning in women?

Parental use of __________ is associated with high levels of aggressive behavior in children.

Gilligan criticized Kohlberg's theory for

Briefly describe and give examples of the following types of aggression: instrumental, hostile, reactive, and relational.

Genes have NO influence on prosocial behavior.

Which of the following is an example of instrumental aggression?

Self-control emerges in infancy and gradually improves during the preschool years. Describe the changes in self-control between the ages of 1 and 3.

Assertive behavior differs from aggressive behavior in

Which of the following would be the LEAST effective plan for resisting temptation?

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Exam 12: Moral Understanding and Behavior

Children are NOT capable of self-regulation until about 5 years of age.

A person in Kohlberg's preconventional level of moral reasoning stresses the need for conformity to the existing social norms.

About _____ of elementary school children and adolescents are chronic victims of aggression.

William is an aggressive child. Chad is NOT an aggressive child. Which of the following would you expect to find?

Which child would be most likely to act altruistically?

Piaget's stage of __________ is characterized by an understanding that rules are created by people to help them get along.

Who is likely to have the LEAST self-control?

It's a cold and snowy day, and it's tempting to skip class for the day to avoid going out in the weather. What could you do to make it easier to resist that temptation?

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding aggression and children?

Your friend Enrique told you that he would like his young son Joe to grow up to be a nice, helpful person. What can you tell Enrique about parental behaviors that are related to socializing prosocial behavior?

The belief that breaking a rule always leads to punishment is referred to as

Which of the following does Carol Gilligan believe forms the basis of moral reasoning in women?

Parental use of __________ is associated with high levels of aggressive behavior in children.

Gilligan criticized Kohlberg's theory for

Briefly describe and give examples of the following types of aggression: instrumental, hostile, reactive, and relational.

Genes have NO influence on prosocial behavior.

Which of the following is an example of instrumental aggression?

Self-control emerges in infancy and gradually improves during the preschool years. Describe the changes in self-control between the ages of 1 and 3.

Assertive behavior differs from aggressive behavior in

Which of the following would be the LEAST effective plan for resisting temptation?

The Science of Child Development

Genetic Bases of Child Development

Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn

Growth and Health

Perceptual and Motor Development

Theories of Cognitive Development

Cognitive Processes and Academic Skills

Intelligence and Individual Differences in Cognition

Language and Communication

Emotional Development

Understanding Self and Others

Gender and Development

Family Relationships

Influences Beyond the Family

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