Question 1

Rejected children are more likely than better-liked children to:

Accepted Answer

A)  have a goal to get along with other children. 
B)  attribute hostile intent to others. 
C)  suggest varied strategies for resolving difficult social situations. 
D)  refrain from threatening popular children when asked to solve a conflict with a peer. 
A)  have a goal to get along with other children. 
B)  attribute hostile intent to others. 
C)  suggest varied strategies for resolving difficult social situations. 
D)  refrain from threatening popular children when asked to solve a conflict with a peer.

Question 2

Intimate disclosure to parents is lowest and to peers is highest during what developmental period?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grade 6 
B)  Grade 10 
C)  University 
D)  Single adulthood 
A)  Grade 6 
B)  Grade 10 
C)  University 
D)  Single adulthood

Question 3

Which statement about the relationship between children's alcohol and drug use and having friends with these behaviours has been supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescents select friends who are similar to themselves in terms of drinking and drug use. 
B)  Peer socialization influences drug and alcohol use. 
C)  Adolescents' use of alcohol and drugs and their friends' use of alcohol and drugs mutually reinforce each other. 
D)  All of these statements have been supported by research. 
A)  Adolescents select friends who are similar to themselves in terms of drinking and drug use. 
B)  Peer socialization influences drug and alcohol use. 
C)  Adolescents' use of alcohol and drugs and their friends' use of alcohol and drugs mutually reinforce each other. 
D)  All of these statements have been supported by research.

Question 4

The association between peer rejection and _____ behaviour tends to increase from childhood to adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressive 
B)  considerate 
C)  withdrawn 
D)  humorous 
A)  aggressive 
B)  considerate 
C)  withdrawn 
D)  humorous

Question 5

All of these factors increase the likelihood that an adolescent will be negatively influenced by a friend's behaviour EXCEPT the:

Accepted Answer

A)  friend having high status in the peer group. 
B)  adolescent having a high general susceptibility to peer influence. 
C)  adolescent being under the age of 16. 
D)  adolescent's parent being cold and detached. 
A)  friend having high status in the peer group. 
B)  adolescent having a high general susceptibility to peer influence. 
C)  adolescent being under the age of 16. 
D)  adolescent's parent being cold and detached.

Question 6

Friendships can buffer children against the negative effects of all of these EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  being victimized by peers. 
B)  entering a new school. 
C)  being socially isolated. 
D)  having poor-quality relationships. 
A)  being victimized by peers. 
B)  entering a new school. 
C)  being socially isolated. 
D)  having poor-quality relationships.

Question 7

What percentage of Canadian children in Grade 6 spend time after school with peers four or more days a week?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% to 30% 
B)  35% to 50% 
C)  50% to 65% 
D)  70% to 85% 
A)  25% to 30% 
B)  35% to 50% 
C)  50% to 65% 
D)  70% to 85%

Question 8

Children's preference for same-sex friends emerges in:

Accepted Answer

A)  toddlerhood. 
B)  preschool. 
C)  elementary school. 
D)  middle school. 
A)  toddlerhood. 
B)  preschool. 
C)  elementary school. 
D)  middle school.

Question 9

For May, an Asian Canadian child in Canada, which variable is likely to be the LEAST important factor in her selection of friends?

Accepted Answer

A)  similarity in age 
B)  being of the same sex 
C)  being of the same race 
D)  similarity in interests 
A)  similarity in age 
B)  being of the same sex 
C)  being of the same race 
D)  similarity in interests

Question 10

Compared to non-friends, preschool-age friends have _____ levels of conflict, and their conflict is resolved _____ equitably.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower; more 
B)  lower; less 
C)  greater; more 
D)  greater; less 
A)  lower; more 
B)  lower; less 
C)  greater; more 
D)  greater; less

Question 11

Interventions with rejected children have typically:

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraged parents to reprimand children when they are aggressive or particularly withdrawn with their peers. 
B)  taught children specific social skills. 
C)  coached children to try to influence the peer group to choose activities in which the rejected children feel competent. 
D)  encouraged the rejected children's peers to understand why the children are aggressive or withdrawn. 
A)  encouraged parents to reprimand children when they are aggressive or particularly withdrawn with their peers. 
B)  taught children specific social skills. 
C)  coached children to try to influence the peer group to choose activities in which the rejected children feel competent. 
D)  encouraged the rejected children's peers to understand why the children are aggressive or withdrawn.

Question 12

Which factor helps protect victimized children?

Accepted Answer

A)  having a number of friendships 
B)  having friends who are liked by peers 
C)  having friendships of high quality 
D)  All of these factors help protect victimized children. 
A)  having a number of friendships 
B)  having friends who are liked by peers 
C)  having friendships of high quality 
D)  All of these factors help protect victimized children.

Question 13

Children who are classified as controversial receive _____ like-most nominations from classmates and _____ like-least nominations from classmates.

Accepted Answer

A)  few; few 
B)  few; average 
C)  average; average 
D)  high; high 
A)  few; few 
B)  few; average 
C)  average; average 
D)  high; high

Question 14

Having close friends who exhibit which problem is associated with an increased risk of that problem for adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  substance abuse 
C)  disruptive and aggressive behaviour 
D)  All of these problems are associated with increased risk. 
A)  depression 
B)  substance abuse 
C)  disruptive and aggressive behaviour 
D)  All of these problems are associated with increased risk.

Question 15

Which statement about the association between peer rejection and later adjustment problems is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peer rejection itself, and not maladaptive behaviour, appears to be a cause of adjustment problems. 
B)  Maladaptive behaviour itself, and not peer rejection, appears to be a cause of adjustment problems. 
C)  Both peer rejection and maladaptive behaviour appear to be causes of adjustment problems. 
D)  Neither peer rejection nor maladaptive behaviour appears to be a cause of adjustment problems. 
A)  Peer rejection itself, and not maladaptive behaviour, appears to be a cause of adjustment problems. 
B)  Maladaptive behaviour itself, and not peer rejection, appears to be a cause of adjustment problems. 
C)  Both peer rejection and maladaptive behaviour appear to be causes of adjustment problems. 
D)  Neither peer rejection nor maladaptive behaviour appears to be a cause of adjustment problems.

Question 16

Which statement is NOT true of most cultures in which the correlates of peer status have been examined?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being well liked by peers is associated with possessing leadership skills. 
B)  Being well liked by peers is associated with being prosocial. 
C)  Being rejected by peers is associated with being aggressive. 
D)  Being rejected by peers is associated with being withdrawn. 
A)  Being well liked by peers is associated with possessing leadership skills. 
B)  Being well liked by peers is associated with being prosocial. 
C)  Being rejected by peers is associated with being aggressive. 
D)  Being rejected by peers is associated with being withdrawn.

Question 17

In which grade do males and females differ the MOST in the frequency of texting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grade 6 
B)  Grade 7 
C)  Grade 8 
D)  Grade 9 
A)  Grade 6 
B)  Grade 7 
C)  Grade 8 
D)  Grade 9

Question 18

At what age are children capable of showing preference for some children over others?

Accepted Answer

A)  infancy 
B)  toddlerhood 
C)  early childhood 
D)  late childhood 
A)  infancy 
B)  toddlerhood 
C)  early childhood 
D)  late childhood

Question 19

Which state is an example of an internalizing problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  loneliness 
B)  delinquency 
C)  substance abuse 
D)  aggression 
A)  loneliness 
B)  delinquency 
C)  substance abuse 
D)  aggression

Question 20

How is parental gatekeeping associated with children's peer relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  High levels of gatekeeping, including control of peer interactions, are associated with high social competence. 
B)  Active gatekeeping that does not include control of peer interactions is associated with high social competence. 
C)  Active gatekeeping that does not include control of peer interactions is associated with low social competence. 
D)  Any gatekeeping at all is associated with low social competence. 
A)  High levels of gatekeeping, including control of peer interactions, are associated with high social competence. 
B)  Active gatekeeping that does not include control of peer interactions is associated with high social competence. 
C)  Active gatekeeping that does not include control of peer interactions is associated with low social competence. 
D)  Any gatekeeping at all is associated with low social competence.

Exam 13: Section 2: Peer Relationship

Rejected children are more likely than better-liked children to:

Intimate disclosure to parents is lowest and to peers is highest during what developmental period?

Which statement about the relationship between children's alcohol and drug use and having friends with these behaviours has been supported by research?

The association between peer rejection and _____ behaviour tends to increase from childhood to adolescence.

All of these factors increase the likelihood that an adolescent will be negatively influenced by a friend's behaviour EXCEPT the:

Friendships can buffer children against the negative effects of all of these EXCEPT:

What percentage of Canadian children in Grade 6 spend time after school with peers four or more days a week?

Children's preference for same-sex friends emerges in:

For May, an Asian Canadian child in Canada, which variable is likely to be the LEAST important factor in her selection of friends?

Compared to non-friends, preschool-age friends have _____ levels of conflict, and their conflict is resolved _____ equitably.

Interventions with rejected children have typically:

Which factor helps protect victimized children?

Children who are classified as controversial receive _____ like-most nominations from classmates and _____ like-least nominations from classmates.

Having close friends who exhibit which problem is associated with an increased risk of that problem for adolescents?

Which statement about the association between peer rejection and later adjustment problems is true?

Which statement is NOT true of most cultures in which the correlates of peer status have been examined?

In which grade do males and females differ the MOST in the frequency of texting?

At what age are children capable of showing preference for some children over others?

Which state is an example of an internalizing problem?

How is parental gatekeeping associated with children's peer relationships?

Section 1: An Introduction to Child Development

Section 2: An Introduction to Child Development

Section 1: Prenatal Development and the Newborn Period

Section 2: Prenatal Development and the Newborn Period

Section 1: Biology and Behavior

Section 2: Biology and Behavior

Section 1: Theories of Cognitive Development

Section 2: Theories of Cognitive Development

Seeing, Thinking, and Doing in Infancy

Development of Language and Symbol Use

Section 1: Conceptual Development

Section 2: Conceptual Development

Section 1: Intelligence and Academic Achievement

Section 2: Intelligence and Academic Achievement

Section 1: Theories of Social Development

Section 2: Theories of Social Development

Section 1: Emotional Development

Section 2: Emotional Development

Section 1: Attachment to Others and Development of Self

Section 2: Attachment to Others and Development of Self

Section 1: The Family

Section 2: The Family

Section 1: Peer Relationship

Section 1: Moral Development

Section 2: Moral Development

Section 1: Gender Development

Section 2: Gender Development

Section 1: Conclusions

Section 2: Conclusions

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Compared to non-friends, preschool-age friends have _ levels of conflict, and their conflict is resolved _ equitably.

Children who are classified as controversial receive _ like-most nominations from classmates and _ like-least nominations from classmates.