Question 1

All things being equal, which of the following children is MOST likely to have older siblings?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Joe, who is very popular with his peers and who is very innovative.
B)   ​Steve, who conforms easily to his parents' and other adults' requests.
C)   ​Martin, who has known from his middle-school years that he is "destined" to go to college.
D)   ​Herb, who earned a very high score on a recent administration of an intelligence test. A

Question 2

Research into the different "types" of children found in elementary school classrooms found five different categories. Which of the following is NOT one of these categories?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​rejected children
B)   ​neglected children
C)   ​controversial children
D)   ​solitary children D

Question 3

One effective way to counter prejudice among children is through _______________, where children are exposed to people and thoughts from different groups, and are informed about the history of racism and discrimination that has occurred in their culture.

Accepted Answer

education

Question 4

Several personal characteristics in a child seem to lead to an increased likelihood that the child will be victimized by peers. Which of the following is NOT one of those qualities?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Being very submissive.
B)   ​Being very withdrawn.
C)   ​Being very aggressive.
D)   ​Being very popular.

Question 5

The primary purpose of hostile aggression seems to be

Accepted Answer

A)   ​to undermine one's social relationships with other peers.
B)   ​to accumulate objects, such as money, toys, or other desirable "things."
C)   ​to accomplish a specific, explicit goal.
D)   ​to intimidate, harass, or embarrass the victim.

Question 6

Research finds that a very common use of computers, particularly for boys, is to

Accepted Answer

A)   ​search out online pornography.
B)   ​play games online.
C)   ​update their profiles on social networking sites.
D)   ​conduct research for school assignments.

Question 7

A mixed-sex group of older children and adolescents who share similar values and attitudes and are known by a common label such as "jocks" or "nerds" is called a crowd.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Preschool children's thinking is ____, and they frequently have difficulty seeing the world from another's point of view.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​egocentric
B)   ​socialized
C)   ​extrinsic
D)   ​centrated

Question 9

P.J.'s parents provide neither warmth for him nor control of his actions. They do not spend much time with him, and they do give him much opportunity for any real emotional bonding with them. According to Baumrind (1975, 1991), P.J. is receiving ____ parenting.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​authoritarian
B)   ​permissive
C)   ​uninvolved
D)   ​authoritative

Question 10

As adults, children of divorced parents are less likely to experience a divorce themselves because select their spouses much more carefully.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In one approach to countering racism, children in a European-American elementary school were taught about the racism that famous African Americans, such as Jackie Robinson, endured. What were the results of such informative lessons?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​The children, too young to understand racial constancy, started expressing a desire to "become Black."
B)   ​Only the African American children were really moved by the demonstration.
C)   ​The children had more favorable attitudes toward African Americans.
D)   ​Parents of the children reported that their children developed symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Question 12

In many developing nations, children-particularly girls-play an important role in providing care for their younger siblings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Kanza and Ranna are classmates whose parents are both originally from Iran but who moved to the United States before the children were born. They are very good friends, spend a lot of time together at school, and often get together to socialize on weekends. One day a new student joins their class, and Kanza immediately sends a note to Ranna saying, "Look at that new white girl. I bet she isn't going to want to play with us!" Kanza's assumptions about the new classmate based strictly on her skin color demonstrate

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ethnocentrism.
B)   ​socialized paranoia.
C)   ​discrimination.
D)   ​prejudice.

Question 14

One of these things is not like the others. Can you spot the "odd man out"?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​blended family
B)   ​reconstituted family
C)   ​reconstructed family
D)   ​remarried family

Question 15

Of the different categories of children found in most classrooms, researchers have come to have the best understanding of the ____ and ____ child.

Accepted Answer

A)   rejected; neglected
B)   ​popular; rejected
C)   ​controversial; average
D)   ​neglected; controversial

Question 16

In Selman's initial stage of perspective-taking, children appear unable to understand why someone would want to do something different than they want to do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The biggest positive influence of American television on children has been ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Sesame Street
B)   ​Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
C)   ​Blue's Clues
D)   ​The Wiggles

Question 18

_______________ refers to a view of others, often negative, that is based on their membership in a particular group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ refers to a view of others,...

Question 19

____ is often regarded as an irresistible harmful force, but research has found that it can have positive consequences as well.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Family socialization
B)   ​A dominance hierarchy
C)   ​Peer pressure
D)   ​Broad intensification

Question 20

Research described in your chapter has noted that by increasing the ____, one of a child's most important interpersonal resources, parents can help the child experience better adjustment after his/her parents' divorce.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​mother-child relationship quality
B)   ​father-child relationship quality
C)   ​quality of the child's relationship with older siblings
D)   ​number of friends/peers the child has

Exam 7: Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood.

All things being equal, which of the following children is MOST likely to have older siblings?

Research into the different "types" of children found in elementary school classrooms found five different categories. Which of the following is NOT one of these categories?

One effective way to counter prejudice among children is through _______________, where children are exposed to people and thoughts from different groups, and are informed about the history of racism and discrimination that has occurred in their culture.

Several personal characteristics in a child seem to lead to an increased likelihood that the child will be victimized by peers. Which of the following is NOT one of those qualities?

The primary purpose of hostile aggression seems to be

Research finds that a very common use of computers, particularly for boys, is to

A mixed-sex group of older children and adolescents who share similar values and attitudes and are known by a common label such as "jocks" or "nerds" is called a crowd.

Preschool children's thinking is ____, and they frequently have difficulty seeing the world from another's point of view.

P.J.'s parents provide neither warmth for him nor control of his actions. They do not spend much time with him, and they do give him much opportunity for any real emotional bonding with them. According to Baumrind (1975, 1991) , P.J. is receiving ____ parenting.

As adults, children of divorced parents are less likely to experience a divorce themselves because select their spouses much more carefully.

In one approach to countering racism, children in a European-American elementary school were taught about the racism that famous African Americans, such as Jackie Robinson, endured. What were the results of such informative lessons?

In many developing nations, children-particularly girls-play an important role in providing care for their younger siblings.

One of these things is not like the others. Can you spot the "odd man out"?

Of the different categories of children found in most classrooms, researchers have come to have the best understanding of the and child.

In Selman's initial stage of perspective-taking, children appear unable to understand why someone would want to do something different than they want to do.

The biggest positive influence of American television on children has been ____.

_______________ refers to a view of others, often negative, that is based on their membership in a particular group.

____ is often regarded as an irresistible harmful force, but research has found that it can have positive consequences as well.

Research described in your chapter has noted that by increasing the ____, one of a child's most important interpersonal resources, parents can help the child experience better adjustment after his/her parents' divorce.