Question 1

What type of child is disliked by the majority of their peers? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Rejected
B)  Controversial
C)  Neglected
D)  AverageE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Why did the harmful impacts of divorce appear to have increased in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divorce was so uncommon that children of divorce were seen as very different.
B)  Divorce settlements were more "vicious" than they were in the past.
C)  Joint versus single custody had become more of the norm.
D)  The gap between single- and two-parent family incomes was widening.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

_____ occurs when a parent tells a child what to do, when to do it, and why it should be done. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Counterimitation
B)  Punishment
C)  Infant-directed language
D)  Direct instructionE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

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 ​

Accepted Answer

A)  her teacher
B)  her close friends.
C)  her mother.
D)  her father.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which six-year-old is most likely to be distressed by the fact that she has a new baby brother? ​

Accepted Answer

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 parentingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

A(n)_______________ consists of several similar cliques.

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The answer of A(n)_______________ consists of several similar cliques....

Question 7

Which is true of only children relative to children with siblings?

Accepted Answer

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.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Angelica is well liked by most of her classmates. She would be best described as

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A)  ​average.
B)  ​neglected.
C)  ​controversial.
D)  ​popular.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Eric's classmates don't particularly hate him; they just never pay any attention to him. Eric would probably be best described as ​

Accepted Answer

A)  controversial.
B)  rejected.
C)  neglected.
D)  average.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Parental conflict ​

Accepted Answer

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.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Once the youngest sibling gets to be about ____, he or she will start talking more to older siblings than to mom. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months old
B)  1 year old
C)  2 years old
D)  4 years oldE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

There is a group in town made up of girls who like golf. The leader of the group is most likely to be ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Annika, who is the best golfer in the group.
B)  Michelle, who has the most outgoing personality.
C)  Sela, who is the wealthiest person in the group.
D)  Grace, who is the best student in the group.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Does watching TV violence really affect the behavior of children? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  No, it has no effect on overt violent behavior.
B)  Not really. It may make them a little scared for a while but has no long-term effects.
C)  It might if the children are ADHD before they watch the violence.
D)  Yes, it tends to be associated with more aggressive behavior.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The ____ parenting style is best described as both controlling and warm.

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian
B)  authoritative
C)  permissive
D)  uninvolvedE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Children who watch a lot of television have shorter attention spans than children who do not watch television.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which parenting style tends to be most common for American parents of lower socioeconomic status? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Permissive
B)  Authoritative
C)  Authoritarian
D)  UninvolvedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Julie watches her sister swing her pet cat by the tail and sees her gets punished by her parents for that behavior. Consequently, Julie learns not to swing her pet cat by the tail. Which term best describes this scenario? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  A negative reinforcement trap
B)  Counterimitation
C)  Indulgent parenting
D)  Direct instructionE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Mabel likes to hit other children for no other purpose than to see them get hurt and feel scared. What term best describes Mabel's behavior? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Hostile aggression
B)  Instrumental aggression
C)  Relational aggression
D)  CounterimitationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Use your own school experiences to provide examples of school-based cliques and crowds and the concept of dominance hierarchy. If you cannot think of a specific instance, make one up. ​

Accepted Answer

A clique is a small group of friends who...

Question 20

Which parenting style might best be described as "low warmth and high control?" ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritarian
B)  Permissive
C)  Uninvolved
D)  AuthoritativeE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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

Mabel likes to hit other children for no other purpose than to see them get hurt and feel scared. What term best describes Mabel's behavior? ​

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Which six-year-old is most likely to be distressed by the fact that she has a new baby brother? ​

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There is a group in town made up of girls who like golf. The leader of the group is most likely to be ​

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Angelica is well liked by most of her classmates. She would be best described as

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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 ​

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Does watching TV violence really affect the behavior of children? ​

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A(n)_______________ consists of several similar cliques.

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Which parenting style tends to be most common for American parents of lower socioeconomic status? ​

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Parental conflict ​

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What type of child is disliked by the majority of their peers? ​

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Which parenting style might best be described as "low warmth and high control?" ​

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Why did the harmful impacts of divorce appear to have increased in the 1990s?

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The ____ parenting style is best described as both controlling and warm.

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Which is true of only children relative to children with siblings?

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Once the youngest sibling gets to be about ____, he or she will start talking more to older siblings than to mom. ​

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Children who watch a lot of television have shorter attention spans than children who do not watch television.

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_____ occurs when a parent tells a child what to do, when to do it, and why it should be done. ​

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Use your own school experiences to provide examples of school-based cliques and crowds and the concept of dominance hierarchy. If you cannot think of a specific instance, make one up. ​

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Eric's classmates don't particularly hate him; they just never pay any attention to him. Eric would probably be best described as ​

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Julie watches her sister swing her pet cat by the tail and sees her gets punished by her parents for that behavior. Consequently, Julie learns not to swing her pet cat by the tail. Which term best describes this scenario? ​

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