Deck 7: Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood
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Deck 7: Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood
1
Rather than simply ordering his son to mow the lawn, Ahmad says, "Son,mow the lawn now. It's really long and we're having company over tomorrow, so I'll need help getting the lawn ready." Ahmad's statement is an example of:
A) direct instruction.
B) counterimitation.
C) disinhibition.
D) negative reinforcement trap.
A) direct instruction.
B) counterimitation.
C) disinhibition.
D) negative reinforcement trap.
A
2
As a typical parent in Latin America, Maria would place great emphasis on developing a strong sense of ____ in her children.
A) self-reliance
B) family ties
C) emotional restraint
D) free-thinking
A) self-reliance
B) family ties
C) emotional restraint
D) free-thinking
B
3
Children who are aggressive tend to come from families with ____ or _____ parenting styles.
A) authoritarian; authoritative
B) uninvolved; authoritarian
C) authoritative; permissive
D) permissive; uninvolved
A) authoritarian; authoritative
B) uninvolved; authoritarian
C) authoritative; permissive
D) permissive; uninvolved
B
4
Today most theorists view families from a __________ perspective.
A) contextual
B) parenting
C) narrow
D) genetic
A) contextual
B) parenting
C) narrow
D) genetic
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5
Janet is a researcher who believes that to understand childrearing, you must get beyond looking solely at how parents treat their children and look at the behavior of the children, the behavior of their siblings, the behavior of the parents toward each other, and the neighborhood in which the child lives. It is most likely that Janet supports a ____ view of childrearing.
A) psychodynamic
B) blended family
C) systems
D) counter-imitation
A) psychodynamic
B) blended family
C) systems
D) counter-imitation
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6
Research on identical twins as parents shows that they are more similar than fraternal twins in the amount of _____ their children.
A) nutritional resource they provide for
B) direction they give to
C) warmth they express toward
D) self-directed choice they allow
A) nutritional resource they provide for
B) direction they give to
C) warmth they express toward
D) self-directed choice they allow
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7
The two main dimensions of parental behavior are:
A) dominance and counterimitation.
B) counterimitation and warmth.
C) warmth and control.
D) control and dominance.
A) dominance and counterimitation.
B) counterimitation and warmth.
C) warmth and control.
D) control and dominance.
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8
Liam is learning the values, behaviors, and roles of his culture. In other words, Liam is experiencing:
A) direct instruction.
B) counterimitation.
C) authoritative parenting.
D) socialization.
A) direct instruction.
B) counterimitation.
C) authoritative parenting.
D) socialization.
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9
_____ occurs when a parent tells a child what to do, when to do it, and why it should be done.
A) Counter-imitation
B) Punishment
C) Infant-directed language
D) Direct instruction
A) Counter-imitation
B) Punishment
C) Infant-directed language
D) Direct instruction
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10
Matthew's parents are very warm and exert a moderate amount of control over his life. Matthew's parents are most likely:
A) Latin American.
B) Chinese.
C) European American.
D) immigrant Chinese.
A) Latin American.
B) Chinese.
C) European American.
D) immigrant Chinese.
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11
What basic premise underlies Chinese parenting?
A) Love is more important than control.
B) Scream but never hit.
C) Keep your emotions in check.
D) Children are not responsible for their actions.
A) Love is more important than control.
B) Scream but never hit.
C) Keep your emotions in check.
D) Children are not responsible for their actions.
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12
Which technique is always based on modeling?
A) Negative reinforcement trap
B) Counterimitation
C) Instrumental aggression
D) Direct instruction
A) Negative reinforcement trap
B) Counterimitation
C) Instrumental aggression
D) Direct instruction
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13
Families and parenting are _____ that evolved to provide for children until they mature.
A) economic systems
B) cultural institutions
C) adaptations
D) support systems
A) economic systems
B) cultural institutions
C) adaptations
D) support systems
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14
Because they have a permissive parenting style, you would predict that Alan and Sue's son would:
A) earn high grades in school.
B) have limited self-control.
C) be self-reliant.
D) have control over his behavior.
A) earn high grades in school.
B) have limited self-control.
C) be self-reliant.
D) have control over his behavior.
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15
According to the systems view of families, how many of these factors influence a child's development: neighborhood, school, work, religious organizations, and extended family?
A) five
B) three
C) one
D) none of these are correct
A) five
B) three
C) one
D) none of these are correct
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16
Which parenting style tends to be MOST common for American parents of lower socioeconomic status?
A) Permissive
B) Authoritative
C) Authoritarian
D) Uninvolved
A) Permissive
B) Authoritative
C) Authoritarian
D) Uninvolved
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17
Jimmy and Marcella are quick to express affection toward their son, Andrew, and accept most of his behavior. In fact, Andrew has never once been punished. Jimmy and Marcella are exhibiting a(n) ____ style of parenting.
A) authoritative
B) authoritarian
C) uninvolved
D) permissive
A) authoritative
B) authoritarian
C) uninvolved
D) permissive
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18
When all of his buddies call home to tell their parents they will be getting home late from the game, Dieter doesn't bother, saying, "My mom and dad are too busy to care about me. They don't care how late I'm out-in fact, they never even ask where I'm going." If Dieter is right, his parents are most likely exhibiting a(n) ____ parenting style.
A) uninvolved
B) authoritarian
C) permissive
D) authoritative
A) uninvolved
B) authoritarian
C) permissive
D) authoritative
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19
Will and Grace want their children to work hard. They have rules and expect their children to obey them without question. Will and Grace are most likely ____ parents.
A) uninvolved
B) authoritarian
C) authoritative
D) permissive
A) uninvolved
B) authoritarian
C) authoritative
D) permissive
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20
When 13-year-old Ki-Jana asks his parents if he can go to an R-rated movie, his parents say no, but sit down and explain to him the reasoning behind their decision. His parents express affection toward him and tell him that they may consider the matter at some later time. Which parenting style BEST describes Ki-Jana's parents?
A) Authoritarian
B) Permissive
C) Uninvolved
D) Authoritative
A) Authoritarian
B) Permissive
C) Uninvolved
D) Authoritative
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21
Once the youngest sibling gets to be about ____, they will start talking more to older siblings than to mom.
A) 6 months old
B) 1 year old
C) 2 years old
D) 4 years old
A) 6 months old
B) 1 year old
C) 2 years old
D) 4 years old
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22
Julie watches her sister squirt dish soap all over the kitchen floor and sees her get punished by her parents for that behavior. Consequently, Julie learns not to squirt dish soap all over the kitchen floor. Which term BEST describes this scenario?
A) A negative reinforcement trap
B) Counterimitation
C) Indulgent parenting
D) Direct instruction
A) A negative reinforcement trap
B) Counterimitation
C) Indulgent parenting
D) Direct instruction
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23
Which statement BEST describes the relationship between parenting styles and children's temperaments?
A) Parenting styles cause temperaments.
B) Parenting styles may develop as the result of temperament.
C) Temperaments develop as the result of parenting styles.
D) Temperament and parenting styles are unrelated.
A) Parenting styles cause temperaments.
B) Parenting styles may develop as the result of temperament.
C) Temperaments develop as the result of parenting styles.
D) Temperament and parenting styles are unrelated.
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24
In recent years, adopted children (and their adoptive families) are more likely to communicate with the children's birth family, an arrangement known as a(n):
A) co-adoption.
B) de-adoption.
C) surrogate parenting.
D) open adoption.
A) co-adoption.
B) de-adoption.
C) surrogate parenting.
D) open adoption.
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25
Whenever Roger says "please," his father gives Roger what he asks for. This in turn increases Roger's use of the word "please." Giving in to Roger's requests appears to be a form of:
A) reinforcement.
B) punishment.
C) counterimitation.
D) inhibition.
A) reinforcement.
B) punishment.
C) counterimitation.
D) inhibition.
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26
Which pairing is MOST likely to fall victim to the "negative reinforcement trap"?
A) Mother and daughter
B) Mother and son
C) Father and daughter
D) Father and son
A) Mother and daughter
B) Mother and son
C) Father and daughter
D) Father and son
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27
Parental conflict:
A) usually has no negative effects on children.
B) can make a child feel that the family is unstable.
C) often has positive effects on a child's development.
D) is not a normal part of most marriages.
A) usually has no negative effects on children.
B) can make a child feel that the family is unstable.
C) often has positive effects on a child's development.
D) is not a normal part of most marriages.
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28
In which way are adopted children different from children living with their biological parents?
A) They have different temperaments.
B) They have more maladjusted mother-infant attachments.
C) They are more likely to have problems adjusting to school.
D) They are delayed in terms of cognitive development.
A) They have different temperaments.
B) They have more maladjusted mother-infant attachments.
C) They are more likely to have problems adjusting to school.
D) They are delayed in terms of cognitive development.
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29
Simon spanks his son Paul in order to get him to stop acting aggressively. Which outcome is LEAST likely in the long term?
A) Paul will become fearful of Simon.
B) Paul will become more aggressive.
C) Paul will stop being aggressive.
D) Paul will not internalize the social rules concerning aggressive behavior.
A) Paul will become fearful of Simon.
B) Paul will become more aggressive.
C) Paul will stop being aggressive.
D) Paul will not internalize the social rules concerning aggressive behavior.
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30
Which 6-year-old is most likely to be distressed by the fact that she has a new baby brother?
A) Annabella, whose parents pay less attention to her
B) Noni, who has two older sisters
C) Monique, who has one older brother
D) Patsy, whose dad has become more involved in parenting
A) Annabella, whose parents pay less attention to her
B) Noni, who has two older sisters
C) Monique, who has one older brother
D) Patsy, whose dad has become more involved in parenting
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31
After his mother hears him swear, Conrad gets a time-out. If this led to reduction in Conrad's swearing, his mom's strategy would be described as a form of:
A) counterimitation.
B) reinforcement.
C) punishment.
D) negative reinforcement trap.
A) counterimitation.
B) reinforcement.
C) punishment.
D) negative reinforcement trap.
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32
Which statement about marital issues and child development is TRUE?
A) Chronic parental conflict seldom spills over into child-parent relationships.
B) Parental conflict cannot positively impact a child.
C) Children's self-esteem typically increases when a parent becomes unemployed.
D) Parents who lead stressful work lives parent less successfully..
A) Chronic parental conflict seldom spills over into child-parent relationships.
B) Parental conflict cannot positively impact a child.
C) Children's self-esteem typically increases when a parent becomes unemployed.
D) Parents who lead stressful work lives parent less successfully..
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33
Research on sibling relationships in African American families indicates that these relationships are MOST positive when children have:
A) many siblings.
B) high IQs.
C) sisters.
D) a strong sense of ethnic identity.
A) many siblings.
B) high IQs.
C) sisters.
D) a strong sense of ethnic identity.
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34
Which advice should be given to parents who are trying to reduce their children's sibling conflict?
A) "Admit that you have a 'favorite.'"
B) "Try to keep your marital problems to yourself."
C) "Next time try and not have your children so close together in age."
D) "It would be helpful if you didn't have all girls."
A) "Admit that you have a 'favorite.'"
B) "Try to keep your marital problems to yourself."
C) "Next time try and not have your children so close together in age."
D) "It would be helpful if you didn't have all girls."
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35
Ian's mother tells him to stop watching TV and do his homework. Ian then begins to whine about wanting to watch more TV to the point that his mother gives in and lets him watch more TV as long as he stops whining. Consequently, Ian's whining behavior increases in frequency. This sequence is BEST described as:
A) punishment.
B) counterimitation.
C) direct instruction.
D) a negative reinforcement trap.
A) punishment.
B) counterimitation.
C) direct instruction.
D) a negative reinforcement trap.
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36
Which pair of siblings is most likely to get along very well?
A) William (a boy) and Beth (a girl)
B) Mary (who is temperamentally emotional) and Lisa (who is not temperamentally emotional)
C) Ruth (a girl) and Greta (a girl)
D) Sam (who is temperamentally emotional) and Trevor (who is also temperamentally emotional)
A) William (a boy) and Beth (a girl)
B) Mary (who is temperamentally emotional) and Lisa (who is not temperamentally emotional)
C) Ruth (a girl) and Greta (a girl)
D) Sam (who is temperamentally emotional) and Trevor (who is also temperamentally emotional)
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37
Sophie watches her older sister Catherine getting yelled at after she throws an apple across the kitchen. Sophie is now less likely to throw an apple across the kitchen herself. This kind of learning through observation would be BEST described as:
A) time-out.
B) direct instruction.
C) counterimitation.
D) a negative reinforcement trap.
A) time-out.
B) direct instruction.
C) counterimitation.
D) a negative reinforcement trap.
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38
When Esther misbehaves, her mother makes her go sit by herself in a small, quiet, unstimulating area of the house. Esther's mother is probably using:
A) direct instruction.
B) socialization.
C) time-out.
D) an indifferent parenting style.
A) direct instruction.
B) socialization.
C) time-out.
D) an indifferent parenting style.
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39
Which statement about time-out is TRUE?
A) It is based on modeling.
B) It is a reinforcement technique.
C) It bypasses many of the pitfalls of punishment.
D) It produces disinhibition.
A) It is based on modeling.
B) It is a reinforcement technique.
C) It bypasses many of the pitfalls of punishment.
D) It produces disinhibition.
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40
Which adopted child is likely to have the MOST problems?
A) Steve, who was adopted right after birth
B) Chuck, who was adopted when he was 2 years old
C) Ann, who was adopted when she was 4 years old
D) Lydia, who was adopted when she was 8 years old
A) Steve, who was adopted right after birth
B) Chuck, who was adopted when he was 2 years old
C) Ann, who was adopted when she was 4 years old
D) Lydia, who was adopted when she was 8 years old
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41
Doreen is a single, divorced mother of a 5-year-old boy. Will remarrying be good for her son?
A) No, as he will more likely feel rejected by his mother
B) No, as stepfathers are typically a burden for the boy
C) Yes, if the stepfather is warm and involved
D) Yes, no matter what the stepfather is like
A) No, as he will more likely feel rejected by his mother
B) No, as stepfathers are typically a burden for the boy
C) Yes, if the stepfather is warm and involved
D) Yes, no matter what the stepfather is like
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42
Olivia was divorced three years ago and has custody of her preadolescent children (one boy and one girl). Olivia is now planning to remarry. Who will have the most difficulty adjusting to this new blended family?
A) Olivia's son
B) Olivia's daughter
C) Olivia
D) The new stepfather
A) Olivia's son
B) Olivia's daughter
C) Olivia
D) The new stepfather
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43
Which is TRUE of only children relative to children with siblings?
A) They are more likely to be "spoiled brats."
B) They are more selfish.
C) They are more egotistical.
D) They are smarter and more mature.
A) They are more likely to be "spoiled brats."
B) They are more selfish.
C) They are more egotistical.
D) They are smarter and more mature.
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44
Brooke's family consists of her biological mother, biological sister, and stepfather. This kind of unit is known as:
A) a clique.
B) a negative reinforcement trap.
C) a blended family.
D) joint custody.
A) a clique.
B) a negative reinforcement trap.
C) a blended family.
D) joint custody.
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45
By far the MOST frequent sort of child abuse would be categorized as:
A) neglect.
B) sexual.
C) physical.
D) psychological
A) neglect.
B) sexual.
C) physical.
D) psychological
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46
The impact of being a child of divorced parents often persists into adulthood and includes the greater likelihood of:
A) never marrying.
B) marrying at a young age.
C) being depressed.
D) being more optimistic about marriage.
A) never marrying.
B) marrying at a young age.
C) being depressed.
D) being more optimistic about marriage.
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47
In China, only children are MOST accurately described as:
A) "rejected."
B) "little emperors."
C) "great wall flowers"
D) "similar to kids with siblings."
A) "rejected."
B) "little emperors."
C) "great wall flowers"
D) "similar to kids with siblings."
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48
What has research shown to be useful in preventing child abuse?
A) Jail time and censure of abusive parents
B) Early childhood intervention programs
C) Encouragement of parents to use more physical punishment
D) Removal of the father from the lives of the children
A) Jail time and censure of abusive parents
B) Early childhood intervention programs
C) Encouragement of parents to use more physical punishment
D) Removal of the father from the lives of the children
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49
Which is the MOST effective way for parents to reduce the negative impact of divorce on a child?
A) Reinforce the idea that in life you cannot control what happens to you.
B) Make sure that only one parent is actively involved with the child's life.
C) Ask the child to help mediate disputes between them.
D) Don't view the child's love as a competition between them.
A) Reinforce the idea that in life you cannot control what happens to you.
B) Make sure that only one parent is actively involved with the child's life.
C) Ask the child to help mediate disputes between them.
D) Don't view the child's love as a competition between them.
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50
As the third child born in his family, Fletcher should expect that his parents will ____ than they did with his oldest sibling.
A) use stiffer disciplinary methods
B) set higher academic goals
C) be more affectionate
D) be more relaxed in their discipline
A) use stiffer disciplinary methods
B) set higher academic goals
C) be more affectionate
D) be more relaxed in their discipline
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51
Which BEST exemplifies a "blended family?"
A) A family with two parents and one child, where one parent is Caucasian and the other is African American
B) A family with two adopted children, where one child is Caucasian and the other is African American
C) A family in which parents have joint custody of at least one child
D) A family in which a divorced mom with three daughters marries a widowed dad with three sons
A) A family with two parents and one child, where one parent is Caucasian and the other is African American
B) A family with two adopted children, where one child is Caucasian and the other is African American
C) A family in which parents have joint custody of at least one child
D) A family in which a divorced mom with three daughters marries a widowed dad with three sons
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52
Concerning blended families,
A) children in blended families tend to experience fewer incidences of depression, but more of anxiety.
B) the likelihood of divorce is slightly lower than for first marriages.
C) children often fear that the stepparent will disturb their relationship with the biological parent.
D) noncustodial fathers tend to maintain closer contact with their children.
A) children in blended families tend to experience fewer incidences of depression, but more of anxiety.
B) the likelihood of divorce is slightly lower than for first marriages.
C) children often fear that the stepparent will disturb their relationship with the biological parent.
D) noncustodial fathers tend to maintain closer contact with their children.
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53
How many of these children would be at risk for child abuse: a stepchild, a sick child, and a child with a parent deployed in a combat zone?
A) None
B) One
C) Two
D) Three
A) None
B) One
C) Two
D) Three
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54
The odds of ____ increase in a person who has been abused as a child.
A) divorce
B) attempting suicide
C) being an authoritative parent
D) high academic performance
A) divorce
B) attempting suicide
C) being an authoritative parent
D) high academic performance
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55
Authorities will sometimes find children near death due to the fact that their parents have not fed them or protected them from environmental conditions such as the weather. These children are most accurately labeled as victims of:
A) physical abuse.
B) neglect.
C) psychological abuse.
D) negative reinforcement trap.
A) physical abuse.
B) neglect.
C) psychological abuse.
D) negative reinforcement trap.
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56
Priscilla is pregnant. She and her husband Elvis have very high expectations for this child and will be more affectionate, but also more punitive, toward this child than they will toward any other. This is most likely this couple's ____ baby.
A) first
B) second
C) third
D) fourth
A) first
B) second
C) third
D) fourth
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57
Which social condition appears to foster maltreatment of children?
A) Fragile-X syndrome
B) Poverty
C) Alcoholism
D) ADHD
A) Fragile-X syndrome
B) Poverty
C) Alcoholism
D) ADHD
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58
Which child is MOST likely to succeed academically and go to college?
A) Teri, who is firstborn
B) Martha, who is second born
C) Dorothy, who is third born
D) Vanessa, who is the youngest child
A) Teri, who is firstborn
B) Martha, who is second born
C) Dorothy, who is third born
D) Vanessa, who is the youngest child
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59
Which statement best exemplifies ego resilience?
A) "I am a good person."
B) "Parents should be able to discipline their children any way they see fit."
C) "Even though I have never been in this situation before, I can handle it."
D) "It is hard for me to take the point of view of someone who thinks differently than I do."
A) "I am a good person."
B) "Parents should be able to discipline their children any way they see fit."
C) "Even though I have never been in this situation before, I can handle it."
D) "It is hard for me to take the point of view of someone who thinks differently than I do."
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60
Anjali's parents are divorced. Anjali spends weekends with his father and the rest of the week with his mother. In legal terms, this arrangement is an aspect of what is known as:
A) an indifferent-uninvolved parenting style.
B) direct instruction.
C) a blended family.
D) joint custody.
A) an indifferent-uninvolved parenting style.
B) direct instruction.
C) a blended family.
D) joint custody.
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61
Which action would likely lead to a significant drop in the incidence of physical child abuse?
A) Having the entire world adopt an attitude toward childrearing like that seen in the United States
B) Wiping out poverty
C) Eliminating government intervention into parenting issues
D) Encouraging parents to adopt an authoritarian style
A) Having the entire world adopt an attitude toward childrearing like that seen in the United States
B) Wiping out poverty
C) Eliminating government intervention into parenting issues
D) Encouraging parents to adopt an authoritarian style
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62
Five-year-old Badia's parents are not taking care of his medical needs. Badia is suffering from:
A) physical abuse.
B) psychological abuse.
C) neglect
D) hostile aggression.
A) physical abuse.
B) psychological abuse.
C) neglect
D) hostile aggression.
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63
Who is MOST likely to spank her child?
A) Rose, who is a Swedish parent
B) Tulip, who is an American parent
C) Lilly, who is a Japanese parent
D) Blossom, who is a Chinese parent
A) Rose, who is a Swedish parent
B) Tulip, who is an American parent
C) Lilly, who is a Japanese parent
D) Blossom, who is a Chinese parent
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64
Tito would be more likely to have friends of a different race if:
A) he lived in a diverse neighborhood.
B) he attended a segregated school.
C) his friends were older.
D) his friends had different attitudes than his own.
A) he lived in a diverse neighborhood.
B) he attended a segregated school.
C) his friends were older.
D) his friends had different attitudes than his own.
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65
Pablo is a troubled 8-year-old. He is very upset about the fact that he lost his cap. Pablo is most likely to seek support from:
A) his teacher.
B) his close friends
C) his mother.
D) a police officer.
A) his teacher.
B) his close friends
C) his mother.
D) a police officer.
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66
Who is MOST likely to abuse his child?
A) Louis, who relies on the time-out technique to punish his children
B) Derek, who was never abused when he was a child
C) Joe, who is socially isolated from friends and relatives
D) Scott, who is wealthy
A) Louis, who relies on the time-out technique to punish his children
B) Derek, who was never abused when he was a child
C) Joe, who is socially isolated from friends and relatives
D) Scott, who is wealthy
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67
As a new stepfather, Jackson should:
A) show interest, but not get too involved in the lives of his new stepchildren.
B) establish clear boundaries with both his step- and biological children.
C) establish himself as the authority with both his step- and biological children.
D) show affection first toward his children, then his new spouse.
A) show interest, but not get too involved in the lives of his new stepchildren.
B) establish clear boundaries with both his step- and biological children.
C) establish himself as the authority with both his step- and biological children.
D) show affection first toward his children, then his new spouse.
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68
Clive says that Erik is his best friend because "we like to play with each other, and Erik always lets me use his soccer ball." It is most likely that Clive is ____ years old.
A) 2
B) 5
C) 12
D) 16
A) 2
B) 5
C) 12
D) 16
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69
Which aspect of friendship tends to be new to children aged 8-11?
A) Sharing activities
B) Trust
C) Sharing toys
D) Mutual liking
A) Sharing activities
B) Trust
C) Sharing toys
D) Mutual liking
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70
Glenna hangs around two other friends who are the same sex and have similar attitudes and interests. This group of friends would most accurately be described as a:
A) group.
B) crowd.
C) gang.
D) clique.
A) group.
B) crowd.
C) gang.
D) clique.
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71
The fact that friends spend a lot of time discussing personal problems is referred to as:
A) co-rumination.
B) ego resilience.
C) dominance hierarchy.
D) the negative reinforcement trap.
A) co-rumination.
B) ego resilience.
C) dominance hierarchy.
D) the negative reinforcement trap.
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72
The statement, "we share our feelings" is MOST likely to be made by a:
A) 3-year-old.
B) 5-year-old.
C) 10-year-old.
D) 15-year-old.
A) 3-year-old.
B) 5-year-old.
C) 10-year-old.
D) 15-year-old.
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73
A child who is able to respond resourcefully in a new situation is said to have high levels of:
A) ego resilience.
B) instrumental aggression.
C) counterimitation.
D) co-rumination.
A) ego resilience.
B) instrumental aggression.
C) counterimitation.
D) co-rumination.
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74
Girls are more likely to be concerned about the faithfulness of their friends because their friendships are more likely based on:
A) socialization.
B) helping each other.
C) intimacy.
D) common interests.
A) socialization.
B) helping each other.
C) intimacy.
D) common interests.
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75
Laura is 14 years old, and is extremely upset about the fact that someone made fun of her in class. Laura is most likely to seek support from:
A) her teacher
B) her close friends.
C) her mother.
D) her father.
A) her teacher
B) her close friends.
C) her mother.
D) her father.
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76
When George gets angry with his children, he cannot control his emotions and he often strikes them, causing bruises and even broken bones. George is guilty of ____ his children.
A) sexually abusing
B) neglecting
C) psychologically abusing
D) physically abusing
A) sexually abusing
B) neglecting
C) psychologically abusing
D) physically abusing
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77
Marcia's parents frequently tell her she is "an idiot" and often make her look foolish in front of her friends. This sort of abuse would BEST be described as:
A) psychological.
B) physical.
C) socialization.
D) neglect.
A) psychological.
B) physical.
C) socialization.
D) neglect.
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78
Who possesses a characteristic that makes them LESS likely to be a friend with 12-year-old Isabel, who is Mexican American?
A) Donny, who is also 12 years old
B) Lonny, who is also a female
C) Ronny, who is also Mexican American
D) Bonny, who views school differently
A) Donny, who is also 12 years old
B) Lonny, who is also a female
C) Ronny, who is also Mexican American
D) Bonny, who views school differently
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79
Which statement indicates that co-rumination is occurring?
A) "I like ice cream."
B) "I think that being by myself and drinking this malt is about the best thing I can do for me."
C) "I know that you are also having trouble staying slim."
D) "When I go out to dinner and order a salad, I always ask for cottage cheese."
A) "I like ice cream."
B) "I think that being by myself and drinking this malt is about the best thing I can do for me."
C) "I know that you are also having trouble staying slim."
D) "When I go out to dinner and order a salad, I always ask for cottage cheese."
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80
A friendship is both:
A) mandatory and independent.
B) mandatory and mutual.
C) voluntary and independent.
D) voluntary and mutual.
A) mandatory and independent.
B) mandatory and mutual.
C) voluntary and independent.
D) voluntary and mutual.
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