Question 1

Children show more favorable adjustment in traditional two-parent families then in divorced,single-parent,and stepfamilies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Elkind argues that by "hurrying" a child we are increasing stress for children today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Children who engage in _____ aggression frequently see other children as trying to hurt them,and they strike out angrily either in retaliation or in self-defense.

Accepted Answer

A) hostile 
B) proactive 
C) instrumental 
D) relational 
A) hostile 
B) proactive 
C) instrumental 
D) relational A

Question 4

The peer group becomes less important in middle childhood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Popular children tend to have good cognitive abilities and social skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Based upon McLoyd's findings,many parents who live in poverty use

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritative child rearing. 
B)  inconsistent discipline. 
C)  coregulation. 
D) strict but warm child rearing. 
A)  authoritative child rearing. 
B)  inconsistent discipline. 
C)  coregulation. 
D) strict but warm child rearing.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about resilient children is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Exposure to a number of stressful factors at the same time develops and strengthens their ability to cope. 
B) They tend to have an emotionally supportive relationship with at least one adult. 
C) They tend to be adaptable and have high self-esteem. 
D) They often have successful experiences that compensate for their unfortunate circumstances. 
A) Exposure to a number of stressful factors at the same time develops and strengthens their ability to cope. 
B) They tend to have an emotionally supportive relationship with at least one adult. 
C) They tend to be adaptable and have high self-esteem. 
D) They often have successful experiences that compensate for their unfortunate circumstances.

Question 8

Johnny is a middle school student and Raymond is a kindergartner.Based on their ages,Johnny is more likely to engage in _____ aggression,while Raymond is more likely to exhibit _____ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) social;physical 
B) indirect;direct 
C) instrumental;hostile 
D) hostile;instrumental 
A) social;physical 
B) indirect;direct 
C) instrumental;hostile 
D) hostile;instrumental

Question 9

When he was a baby,Charlie was adopted by a homosexual couple in New York.Now at age 17,numerous studies show that Charlie has a 1 in 3 likelihood of

Accepted Answer

A) becoming homosexual. 
B) having academic or behavioral problems. 
C) experiencing an inability to form satisfying and lasting romantic relationships. 
D) None of these;there are no consistent differences between children raised by homosexual parents and children raised by heterosexual parents. 
A) becoming homosexual. 
B) having academic or behavioral problems. 
C) experiencing an inability to form satisfying and lasting romantic relationships. 
D) None of these;there are no consistent differences between children raised by homosexual parents and children raised by heterosexual parents.

Question 10

Which statement is true about bullying in U.S.schools?

Accepted Answer

A) Cyberbullying is becoming increasingly common. 
B) Many schools report student bullying at least once a week. 
C) Bullying is more common in middle school than in elementary or high school. 
D) All of these are true. 
A) Cyberbullying is becoming increasingly common. 
B) Many schools report student bullying at least once a week. 
C) Bullying is more common in middle school than in elementary or high school. 
D) All of these are true.

Question 11

Parents who wish to exert a positive influence on their children's emotional growth should

Accepted Answer

A) encourage their children to express feelings constructively. 
B) discourage their children from sharing their feelings too openly. 
C) minimize the seriousness of negative situations. 
D) show disapproval of negative emotions. 
A) encourage their children to express feelings constructively. 
B) discourage their children from sharing their feelings too openly. 
C) minimize the seriousness of negative situations. 
D) show disapproval of negative emotions.

Question 12

There is little relationship between parent's reactions to displays of negative emotions and child's emotional growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Parents who report being burned out at work are more likely to have kids that report they are burned out at school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding positive effects of peer groups in middle childhood is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Peer groups help youngsters develop a sense of identity. 
B) The peer group provides an opportunity to learn leadership and communication skills. 
C) The peer group encourages nonconformity. 
D) The peer group helps children develop the skills needed for intimacy. 
A) Peer groups help youngsters develop a sense of identity. 
B) The peer group provides an opportunity to learn leadership and communication skills. 
C) The peer group encourages nonconformity. 
D) The peer group helps children develop the skills needed for intimacy.

Question 15

Peer groups help a child develop self-concept but also may foster conformity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Johnsons are contemplating divorce.They contacted a counselor to see what they could learn about potential effects on their children.Compared to older children of divorce,younger children

Accepted Answer

A) are less anxious. 
B) have less realistic perceptions of what caused the divorce. 
C) are less likely to blame themselves. 
D) tend to prefer living with their fathers. 
A) are less anxious. 
B) have less realistic perceptions of what caused the divorce. 
C) are less likely to blame themselves. 
D) tend to prefer living with their fathers.

Question 17

Explain the effects of divorce and various custody arrangements on a child's development.How is a father's role important for children's development?

Accepted Answer

The effects of divorce and various custo

Question 18

Which of the following factors influences sibling relationships and roles?

Accepted Answer

A) Birth order 
B) Spacing 
C) Gender 
D) All of these 
A) Birth order 
B) Spacing 
C) Gender 
D) All of these

Question 19

Children living with only one parent are at heightened risk of behavioral and academic problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to research,which of the following statements about stepfamilies,or blended families,is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Children's loyalty to the absent parent may interfere with the formation of ties to the stepparent. 
B) Girls are more likely than boys to accept a stepfather as a parent. 
C) Stepmothers are more involved with their stepchildren than stepfathers. 
D) Many stepparents assume a "hands-off" attitude toward children of the custodial parent. 
A) Children's loyalty to the absent parent may interfere with the formation of ties to the stepparent. 
B) Girls are more likely than boys to accept a stepfather as a parent. 
C) Stepmothers are more involved with their stepchildren than stepfathers. 
D) Many stepparents assume a "hands-off" attitude toward children of the custodial parent.

Children show more favorable adjustment in traditional two-parent families then in divorced,single-parent,and stepfamilies.

Elkind argues that by "hurrying" a child we are increasing stress for children today.

Children who engage in _____ aggression frequently see other children as trying to hurt them,and they strike out angrily either in retaliation or in self-defense.

The peer group becomes less important in middle childhood.

Popular children tend to have good cognitive abilities and social skills.

Based upon McLoyd's findings,many parents who live in poverty use

Which of the following statements about resilient children is FALSE?

Johnny is a middle school student and Raymond is a kindergartner.Based on their ages,Johnny is more likely to engage in _ aggression,while Raymond is more likely to exhibit _ aggression.

When he was a baby,Charlie was adopted by a homosexual couple in New York.Now at age 17,numerous studies show that Charlie has a 1 in 3 likelihood of

Which statement is true about bullying in U.S.schools?

Parents who wish to exert a positive influence on their children's emotional growth should

There is little relationship between parent's reactions to displays of negative emotions and child's emotional growth.

Parents who report being burned out at work are more likely to have kids that report they are burned out at school.

Which of the following statements regarding positive effects of peer groups in middle childhood is FALSE?

Peer groups help a child develop self-concept but also may foster conformity.

The Johnsons are contemplating divorce.They contacted a counselor to see what they could learn about potential effects on their children.Compared to older children of divorce,younger children

Explain the effects of divorce and various custody arrangements on a child's development.How is a father's role important for children's development?

Which of the following factors influences sibling relationships and roles?

Children living with only one parent are at heightened risk of behavioral and academic problems.

According to research,which of the following statements about stepfamilies,or blended families,is FALSE?

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Exam 14: Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Children show more favorable adjustment in traditional two-parent families then in divorced,single-parent,and stepfamilies.

Elkind argues that by "hurrying" a child we are increasing stress for children today.

Children who engage in _____ aggression frequently see other children as trying to hurt them,and they strike out angrily either in retaliation or in self-defense.

The peer group becomes less important in middle childhood.

Popular children tend to have good cognitive abilities and social skills.

Based upon McLoyd's findings,many parents who live in poverty use

Which of the following statements about resilient children is FALSE?

Johnny is a middle school student and Raymond is a kindergartner.Based on their ages,Johnny is more likely to engage in _____ aggression,while Raymond is more likely to exhibit _____ aggression.

When he was a baby,Charlie was adopted by a homosexual couple in New York.Now at age 17,numerous studies show that Charlie has a 1 in 3 likelihood of

Which statement is true about bullying in U.S.schools?

Parents who wish to exert a positive influence on their children's emotional growth should

There is little relationship between parent's reactions to displays of negative emotions and child's emotional growth.

Parents who report being burned out at work are more likely to have kids that report they are burned out at school.

Which of the following statements regarding positive effects of peer groups in middle childhood is FALSE?

Peer groups help a child develop self-concept but also may foster conformity.

The Johnsons are contemplating divorce.They contacted a counselor to see what they could learn about potential effects on their children.Compared to older children of divorce,younger children

Explain the effects of divorce and various custody arrangements on a child's development.How is a father's role important for children's development?

Which of the following factors influences sibling relationships and roles?

Children living with only one parent are at heightened risk of behavioral and academic problems.

According to research,which of the following statements about stepfamilies,or blended families,is FALSE?

Studying a Childs World

A Childs World: How We Discover It

Forming a New Life: Conception,heredity,and Environment

Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development and Health During the First Three Years

Cognitive Development During the First Three Years

Psychosocial Development During the First Three Years

Physical Development and Health in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development and Health in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development and Health in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

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Johnny is a middle school student and Raymond is a kindergartner.Based on their ages,Johnny is more likely to engage in _ aggression,while Raymond is more likely to exhibit _ aggression.