Exam 3: The Self, Social, and Moral Development

As a sophomore in high school,Caitlin is allowed to make a lot of decisions related to her style and personal preferences.She recently asked her parents to let her take two friends and drive to a concert in Atlanta,90 miles from their home.Her parents said they could not allow it and explained that the three girls needed an adult presence.The parenting style of Caitlin's parents most likely is:

Mrs.Fuller is dealing with a classroom management issue involving an argument in one of her groups.The second graders were working at the math center and discussing the best way to share the make-believe pizza.Tomas said he should have more than the other children because he is bigger.Mrs.Fuller is dealing with an issue that is best described as:

Quin makes sure everyone follows the rules of the game exactly as they are written on the box.His sister insists that they can alter the rules to make the game go faster,but Quin refuses to consider such a change.He tells her no one can win if they don't follow the rules.According to Kohlberg's stages of moral reasoning,what level of moral development is Quin demonstrating?

Which adult seems to be well informed and have the right idea about children's handedness?

Kim Carlton is a new fifth grade teacher.She is surprised to learn that her school has reduced the amount of recess for all students and eliminated time for physical education in the fifth grade curriculum.Kim believes that exercise and recess enhance academic performance.Based on national trends,why is her school (like many other schools in the U.S. )most likely reducing recess and physical education?

Mr.Thomas has noticed that one of his students shows signs of anorexia and another shows signs of bulimia.If Mr.Thomas follows the guidelines for supporting positive body image,which of the following is he most likely to do?

Ms.Greyson teaches freshman English and enjoys positive relationships with her students.She uses the following strategies and skills in her teaching: She shows respect for students and addresses them by name.She speaks politely and uses "please" and "thank you" when she calls on them during class discussions.She uses interactive teaching strategies that encourage all students to participate.Many of her tasks involve group work,and she avoids competitive tasks.She uses encouragement to help students persevere with difficult tasks,and she does not use insults or putdowns at any time.With writing assignments,she uses portfolio assessment and helps students appreciate the progress they make during the year. Addressing all aspects of Ms.Greyson's teaching (as described in this question),explain the effects of Ms.Greyson's strategies and skills on her students' self-concepts.

As one of the few African American females at her high school,Rhonda is quite comfortable talking about race,enjoys inviting friends of other races to her house,and has dated boys of different races.She feels confident in her ability to make friends and maintain relationships without regard for racial differences.For her,racial differences are not a big deal.What stage of nigrescence does Rhonda's story illustrate?

Amanda has been interested in political parties during this election year and has decided that her ideas align with one party and its platform.She feels strongly about her ideas and is becoming quite an advocate for one candidate in her state.Some of her friends are uncommitted and take no interest in politics.Amanda's passion for this area of interest is helping her feel more decisive about other things such as subjects she wants to study.Amanda is in what stage of psychosocial development?

Devin watches TV several hours a day.In his favorite shows,key characters model aggressive behavior.Devin imitates the actions of these characters on the playground and in the classroom to get what he wants.He pushes other children aside to get the toy he wants or to claim the chair he wants.Devin demonstrates what type of aggression?

In Jonathan Haidt's research,he identified three key principles that comprise his Social Intuitionist Model.Which of the following statements represents one of his key principles?

Selena's parents divorced recently,and Selena is having difficulty adjusting to the changes in her life.According to Bronfenbrenner's bioecological model,which of Selena's social/cultural systems is most directly affected?

Based on general statistics,which one of the following students is most likely to have fewer problems associated with timing of maturation?

These adolescents are the same age and are seniors at Lakeland High School.Based on statistics,which one is most likely to reach his or her maximum height last?

One of the girls in Mr.Kent's class is shy and has difficulty making friends.Her social skills are immature and awkward.She usually walks to class alone,holds her head down,avoids contact with other students,and tries not to speak up in class.Based on the categories of children's popularity,this girl's behavior fits which category?

Among his peers,Donivan is not a leader.He is having a hard time deciding which group of friends to follow.He is quite interested in all aspects of science and technology,but he doesn't really want to be identified as a geek.His family has wealth,but he doesn't like to risk getting into trouble by hanging out with the group of wealthy guys.Donivan seems to be in what process of the search for identity?

Levi is like most other children in elementary school,learning new skills and coming to some understanding of his abilities in comparison to the abilities of peers.At this stage of psychosocial development,which developmental crisis is Levi learning to resolve?

Two of the students in your second grade class exhibit aggressive behaviors.They use aggressive language,name calling,and threats to hurt others.One of these students instigates physical fights and has difficulty following your class rules about showing respect and keeping hands to self. Discuss sources that contribute to such aggression and describe how you might deal with such aggression in your classroom.

Which of the following students is LEAST likely to cheat on the upcoming calculus test?

Ms.Costello suspects that several of her students cheat on assignments and tests.What actions might she take if she wants to reduce the temptation for students to cheat in her classroom?