Question 1

All of these have been proposed to be major contributors to depression in adolescence EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  maladaptive belief systems. 
B)  skill deficits. 
C)  peer rejection. 
D)  poor achievement. 
A)  maladaptive belief systems. 
B)  skill deficits. 
C)  peer rejection. 
D)  poor achievement.

Question 2

Of types of stimuli that elicit particular emotional responses, frequency of particular emotions, and intensity of emotional responses, which change during childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  types of stimuli 
B)  types of stimuli and frequency of particular emotions 
C)  types of stimuli and intensity of emotional responses 
D)  types of stimuli, frequency of particular emotions, and intensity of emotional responses 
A)  types of stimuli 
B)  types of stimuli and frequency of particular emotions 
C)  types of stimuli and intensity of emotional responses 
D)  types of stimuli, frequency of particular emotions, and intensity of emotional responses

Question 3

The development of emotional regulation is characterized by all of these patterns of change EXCEPT a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in reliance on other people. 
B)  decrease in the experience of negative emotions. 
C)  increase in the use of planful problem solving. 
D)  increase in the use of effective regulating strategies. 
A)  decrease in reliance on other people. 
B)  decrease in the experience of negative emotions. 
C)  increase in the use of planful problem solving. 
D)  increase in the use of effective regulating strategies.

Question 4

Which dimension is probably LEAST affected by cultural norms and practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  types of emotions experienced 
B)  expression of anger 
C)  amount of crying by infants 
D)  feelings of pride 
A)  types of emotions experienced 
B)  expression of anger 
C)  amount of crying by infants 
D)  feelings of pride

Question 5

Research on the physiological bases of temperament has demonstrated that _____ are associated with temperament.

Accepted Answer

A)  heart rate and respiratory characteristics but not brain activation patterns 
B)  brain activation patterns but not heart rate and respiratory characteristics 
C)  both brain activation patterns and heart rate and respiratory characteristics 
D)  neither brain activation patterns nor heart rate and respiratory characteristics 
A)  heart rate and respiratory characteristics but not brain activation patterns 
B)  brain activation patterns but not heart rate and respiratory characteristics 
C)  both brain activation patterns and heart rate and respiratory characteristics 
D)  neither brain activation patterns nor heart rate and respiratory characteristics

Question 6

A 4-month-old infant is habituated to pictures of people expressing surprise. The infant is then presented with a picture of a person expressing happiness. The infant is likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  display no renewed interest in the pictures, as infants this young are unable to differentiate between emotions. 
B)  dishabituate to the new picture but not comprehend the difference in meaning between the first set of pictures and the new picture. 
C)  dishabituate to the new picture and comprehend the emotional meaning of the facial expressions. 
D)  cry, as the happy face is likely to elicit fear in an infant this age. 
A)  display no renewed interest in the pictures, as infants this young are unable to differentiate between emotions. 
B)  dishabituate to the new picture but not comprehend the difference in meaning between the first set of pictures and the new picture. 
C)  dishabituate to the new picture and comprehend the emotional meaning of the facial expressions. 
D)  cry, as the happy face is likely to elicit fear in an infant this age.

Question 7

Which of these stimuli is LEAST likely to elicit a smile in a 7-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  a smiling stranger 
B)  an interesting object 
C)  being able to control a particular event 
D)  a parent's tickle on the tummy 
A)  a smiling stranger 
B)  an interesting object 
C)  being able to control a particular event 
D)  a parent's tickle on the tummy

Question 8

Which emotion is self-conscious?

Accepted Answer

A)  anger 
B)  shame 
C)  fear 
D)  sadness 
A)  anger 
B)  shame 
C)  fear 
D)  sadness

Question 9

Which statement BEST represents developmentalists' view of emotions and feelings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotions are a part of feelings. 
B)  Feelings are a part of emotions. 
C)  Emotions and feelings are synonyms; they have the same meaning. 
D)  Emotions and feelings are entirely separate; neither is part of the other. 
A)  Emotions are a part of feelings. 
B)  Feelings are a part of emotions. 
C)  Emotions and feelings are synonyms; they have the same meaning. 
D)  Emotions and feelings are entirely separate; neither is part of the other.

Question 10

The first clear sign of happiness in infants is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the expression of love toward the mother. 
B)  the social smile. 
C)  laughter. 
D)  smiling. 
A)  the expression of love toward the mother. 
B)  the social smile. 
C)  laughter. 
D)  smiling.

Question 11

Recent studies of the connection between specific genes and aspects of temperament have demonstrated that:

Accepted Answer

A)  most temperamental capacities have no genetic component. 
B)  genetic temperamental tendencies are sometimes more likely to be expressed when the family environment is suboptimal and sometimes when it is optimal. 
C)  individual differences in positive emotions tend to be more genetically based than are individual differences in negative emotions. 
D)  Recent studies have demonstrated all of these. 
A)  most temperamental capacities have no genetic component. 
B)  genetic temperamental tendencies are sometimes more likely to be expressed when the family environment is suboptimal and sometimes when it is optimal. 
C)  individual differences in positive emotions tend to be more genetically based than are individual differences in negative emotions. 
D)  Recent studies have demonstrated all of these.

Question 12

The ability to discriminate and identify different emotions in others:

Accepted Answer

A)  is associated with social competence. 
B)  is associated with lower levels of behavioural problems. 
C)  helps children responds appropriately to others' emotions. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  is associated with social competence. 
B)  is associated with lower levels of behavioural problems. 
C)  helps children responds appropriately to others' emotions. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 13

Which condition is NOT a symptom of depression in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  insomnia 
B)  recurrent thoughts of death 
C)  significant weight loss 
D)  increased focus on school work 
A)  insomnia 
B)  recurrent thoughts of death 
C)  significant weight loss 
D)  increased focus on school work

Question 14

Which statement about infants' fear of strangers is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infants' fear of strangers occurs in early infancy and quickly disappears. 
B)  All infants experience fear of strangers to a similar degree across a variety of contexts. 
C)  Infants' fear of strangers occurs well after the start of separation anxiety. 
D)  None of these statements is correct. 
A)  Infants' fear of strangers occurs in early infancy and quickly disappears. 
B)  All infants experience fear of strangers to a similar degree across a variety of contexts. 
C)  Infants' fear of strangers occurs well after the start of separation anxiety. 
D)  None of these statements is correct.

Question 15

The mother of Jasmine, a 6-year-old, has promised her daughter new crayons if she waits patiently while her mother shops. Which cognitive strategy might Jasmine use to regulate her emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  repeatedly stroking the hem of her shirt 
B)  waiting for her mother to soothe her 
C)  distracting herself by playing with another toy 
D)  negotiating with her mother to get the new crayons early rather than late in the shopping trip 
A)  repeatedly stroking the hem of her shirt 
B)  waiting for her mother to soothe her 
C)  distracting herself by playing with another toy 
D)  negotiating with her mother to get the new crayons early rather than late in the shopping trip

Question 16

Extensively discussing emotional problems with a peer is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  rumination. 
B)  co-rumination. 
C)  reiteration. 
D)  co-reiteration. 
A)  rumination. 
B)  co-rumination. 
C)  reiteration. 
D)  co-reiteration.

Question 17

Which methodology has NOT been used to classify young children on their temperamental style?

Accepted Answer

A)  laboratory observations 
B)  parental reports of children in various contexts 
C)  interviews of children 
D)  brain activity assessment 
A)  laboratory observations 
B)  parental reports of children in various contexts 
C)  interviews of children 
D)  brain activity assessment

Question 18

In comparison with preschool children, children in elementary school are:

Accepted Answer

A)  less emotionally intense. 
B)  less likely to be worried about real-life issues. 
C)  more emotionally negative. 
D)  more likely to be angry at someone who harms them accidentally. 
A)  less emotionally intense. 
B)  less likely to be worried about real-life issues. 
C)  more emotionally negative. 
D)  more likely to be angry at someone who harms them accidentally.

Question 19

Which parental practice in response to a child doing something wrong is likely to influence the child to feel shame over guilt?

Accepted Answer

A)  telling the child that he or she did a mean thing, rather than that he or she is mean 
B)  publicly humiliating the child 
C)  helping the child to understand the consequences of his or her actions for others 
D)  communicating respect and love in disciplinary situations 
A)  telling the child that he or she did a mean thing, rather than that he or she is mean 
B)  publicly humiliating the child 
C)  helping the child to understand the consequences of his or her actions for others 
D)  communicating respect and love in disciplinary situations

Question 20

Fear of strangers typically begins at approximately _____ of age and lasts until approximately _____ of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  7 months; 2 years 
B)  4 months; 2 years 
C)  7 months; 1 year 
D)  4 months; 1 year 
A)  7 months; 2 years 
B)  4 months; 2 years 
C)  7 months; 1 year 
D)  4 months; 1 year

Exam 10: Section 2: Emotional Development

All of these have been proposed to be major contributors to depression in adolescence EXCEPT:

Of types of stimuli that elicit particular emotional responses, frequency of particular emotions, and intensity of emotional responses, which change during childhood?

The development of emotional regulation is characterized by all of these patterns of change EXCEPT a(n):

Which dimension is probably LEAST affected by cultural norms and practices?

Research on the physiological bases of temperament has demonstrated that _____ are associated with temperament.

A 4-month-old infant is habituated to pictures of people expressing surprise. The infant is then presented with a picture of a person expressing happiness. The infant is likely to:

Which of these stimuli is LEAST likely to elicit a smile in a 7-month-old infant?

Which emotion is self-conscious?

Which statement BEST represents developmentalists' view of emotions and feelings?

The first clear sign of happiness in infants is:

Recent studies of the connection between specific genes and aspects of temperament have demonstrated that:

The ability to discriminate and identify different emotions in others:

Which condition is NOT a symptom of depression in adolescence?

Which statement about infants' fear of strangers is correct?

The mother of Jasmine, a 6-year-old, has promised her daughter new crayons if she waits patiently while her mother shops. Which cognitive strategy might Jasmine use to regulate her emotions?

Extensively discussing emotional problems with a peer is referred to as:

Which methodology has NOT been used to classify young children on their temperamental style?

In comparison with preschool children, children in elementary school are:

Which parental practice in response to a child doing something wrong is likely to influence the child to feel shame over guilt?

Fear of strangers typically begins at approximately _____ of age and lasts until approximately _____ of age.

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 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 2: Peer Relationship

Section 1: Moral Development

Section 2: Moral Development

Section 1: Gender Development

Section 2: Gender Development

Section 1: Conclusions

Section 2: Conclusions

Filters

Fear of strangers typically begins at approximately _ of age and lasts until approximately _ of age.