Question 1

One most important buffer against the negative effects of victimization is:

Accepted Answer

A)   supportive teachers.
B)   financial resources.
C)   a best friend.
D)   punishment for the bully. C

Question 2

The Moving to Opportunity study indicates that when low-income families move to middle-income neighborhoods children:

Accepted Answer

A)   showed worse behavior than middle-income children.
B)   showed better health than other low-income children.
C)   felt more isolated than other low-income children.
D)   struggled with school more than other low-income children. B

Question 3

The most important factor in determining children's responses to a divorce is:

Accepted Answer

A)   age.
B)   temperament.
C)   gender.
D)   parenting quality. D

Question 4

Single mothers who were older had children whose outcomes:

Accepted Answer

A)   were always similar to those of married mothers.
B)   were always similar to those of younger single mothers.
C)   were similar to those of married mothers unless under stress.
D)   were similar to those of younger single mothers unless under stress.

Question 5

List Harter's six major components of self-concept.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List Harter's six major components of self-concept....

Question 6

Aggressive children are more likely to be each of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   boys.
B)   low-income.
C)   children of young mothers.
D)   of normal intelligence.

Question 7

Which of the following is not associated with children's higher self-esteems?

Accepted Answer

A)   secure attachment to parents
B)   good relations with peers
C)   younger age
D)   being a younger sibling

Question 8

In middle childhood, children will not exclude other children based on race or gender but do exclude other children based on unusual appearance or behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A mode of parenting that often occurs when parents are under stress that involves reduced monitoring and guidance is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   authoritarian parenting.
B)   neglectful parenting.
C)   minimal parenting.
D)   permissive parenting.

Question 10

Children tend to chose playmates who are:

Accepted Answer

A)   more popular.
B)   similar to themselves.
C)   different from themselves.
D)   more well-behaved.

Question 11

During recess and lunch, the girls in Kelly's group together, whereas the boys always play together. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   gender constancy.
B)   gender segregation.
C)   gender preference.
D)   gender estrangement.

Question 12

As children move through middle childhood, effective parenting includes:

Accepted Answer

A)   less involvement in child's emotional life.
B)   stricter rules and expectations.
C)   allowing children more responsibility for own behavior.
D)   an emphasis on a friendship between children and parents.

Question 13

Children who are faced with difficult circumstances are able to be resilient when they have a warm supportive relationship with an important adult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compared to other grandparents, custodial grandparents are more likely to be:

Accepted Answer

A)   healthy.
B)   feel distressed.
C)   live in poverty.
D)   to receive public assistance.

Question 15

What are five strategies that parents can use to reduce the negative impact of television viewing on children's development?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Compared to children in middle childhood, younger children's self-concepts are most likely to include:

Accepted Answer

A)   psychological traits.
B)   scholastic abilities.
C)   physical appearance.
D)   internal life aspects.

Question 17

Corporal punishments may not be associated with negative outcomes if:

Accepted Answer

A)   parents are consistent with their punishments.
B)   punishment is not too harsh.
C)   punishment is paired with explanation.
D)   parents are calm during punishment.

Question 18

Peer tutoring in elementary school is:

Accepted Answer

A)   good for the tutor and the student.
B)   good for the student and not harmful for the tutor.
C)   good for the student but harmful for the tutor.
D)   not good for either student or tutor.

Question 19

After a divorce, what percentage of American children live with their mothers?

Accepted Answer

A)   75%
B)   85%
C)   95%
D)   98%

Question 20

As long as children have supportive peer groups and have warm, authoritative parents, neighborhood characteristics do not impact positive development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Social and Emotional Development

One most important buffer against the negative effects of victimization is:

The Moving to Opportunity study indicates that when low-income families move to middle-income neighborhoods children:

The most important factor in determining children's responses to a divorce is:

Single mothers who were older had children whose outcomes:

List Harter's six major components of self-concept.

Aggressive children are more likely to be each of the following except:

Which of the following is not associated with children's higher self-esteems?

In middle childhood, children will not exclude other children based on race or gender but do exclude other children based on unusual appearance or behaviors.

A mode of parenting that often occurs when parents are under stress that involves reduced monitoring and guidance is known as:

Children tend to chose playmates who are:

During recess and lunch, the girls in Kelly's group together, whereas the boys always play together. This is an example of:

As children move through middle childhood, effective parenting includes:

Children who are faced with difficult circumstances are able to be resilient when they have a warm supportive relationship with an important adult.

Compared to other grandparents, custodial grandparents are more likely to be:

What are five strategies that parents can use to reduce the negative impact of television viewing on children's development?

Compared to children in middle childhood, younger children's self-concepts are most likely to include:

Corporal punishments may not be associated with negative outcomes if:

Peer tutoring in elementary school is:

After a divorce, what percentage of American children live with their mothers?

As long as children have supportive peer groups and have warm, authoritative parents, neighborhood characteristics do not impact positive development.