Question 1

In a study of maltreating mothers and their 1-year-olds, one treatment that was found to be effective in reducing child maltreatment involved parent-infant psychotherapy that focused on improving:

Accepted Answer

A)   maternal-infant attachment.
B)   paternal-infant attachment.
C)   socioeconomic status of the family.
D)   support for the father.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

As children develop into moral autonomists:

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A)   consequences become more important than intentions.
B)   they think of justice and rules as unchangeable properties of the world.
C)   they start recognizing the principle of immanent justice.
D)   intentions become more important than consequences.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Lucy frequently spanks her child, enforces rigid household rules, and exhibits rage toward her child when those rules are broken. Lucy is most likely a(n)  _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   authoritarian parent.
B)   authoritative parent.
C)   indulgent parent.
D)   neglectful parent.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Which parenting style is demanding and controlling, while also being rejecting and unresponsive?

Accepted Answer

A)   Authoritarian
B)   Indulgent
C)   Authoritative
D)   NeglectfulE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Four-year-old Harlan says "I'm always happy!" Researchers suggest that Harlan, like other kids his own age, have self-descriptions that are typically:

Accepted Answer

A)   reflective of reality.
B)   reflective of what others think about them.
C)   abstract and magical.
D)   unrealistically positive.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Working-class and low-income families are more likely to practice a(n)  _____ parenting style.

Accepted Answer

A)   authoritarian
B)   egalitarian
C)   permissive indulgent
D)   permissive ignoringE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Television is still the elephant in young children's media life, with 2- to 4-year-old children watching TV approximately _____ hours per day.

Accepted Answer

A)   8 to 10
B)   5 to 6
C)   6 to 7
D)   2 to 4E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which parenting style leads to egocentric, domineering, and noncompliant behavior in children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Authoritarian
B)   Authoritative
C)   Indulgent
D)   NeglectfulE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Lower-SES parents:

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A)   are less directive and more conversational with their children.
B)   are less likely to use physical punishment.
C)   are more concerned with developing children's initiative and delay of gratification.
D)   are more directive and less conversational with their children.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Hans feels ashamed when his parents say "You should feel bad about biting your sister!" To experience a _____ emotion like shame, Hans must be able to refer to himself as distinct from others.

Accepted Answer

A)   social
B)   self-conscious
C)   penitent
D)   sympatheticE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is true of children in divorced families?

Accepted Answer

A)   A majority of children in divorced families do not have significant adjustment problems.
B)   Divorces inevitably impair children's ability to adapt to difficulties in their lives.
C)   Competent children cannot be raised in single-parent families.
D)   Children in divorced families are no more likely than children in nondivorced families to have academic problems.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Around the age of _____, children already show a preference to spend time with same-sex playmates.

Accepted Answer

A)   three
B)   one
C)   two
D)   one-and-a-halfE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

The primary social theories of gender include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   evolutionary psychology view.
B)   social role theory.
C)   psychoanalytic theory.
D)   social cognitive theory.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Laurie Kramer, who has conducted a number of research studies on siblings, says that:

Accepted Answer

A)   it is best to not intervene in sibling conflict and to allow them to work it out on their own.
B)   it is best to let sibling conflicts escalate so that children learn coping strategies to handle anger and disagreement with peers.
C)   intervening and helping children resolve sibling conflict are not good strategies.
D)   not intervening and letting sibling conflict escalate are not good strategies.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

What does a child get from peers that he/she typically cannot get from siblings?

Accepted Answer

A)   A same-sex friend
B)   A chance to share intimate feelings
C)   An idea of how the child compares with other children the same age
D)   A view of what the world looks like from another person's perspectiveE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

When asked to describe his parenting style, Juan stated, "In my house, my word is the law." Juan is probably a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   authoritarian parent.
B)   authoritative parent.
C)   indulgent parent.
D)   neglectful parent.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Assess the development and psychological well-being of children raised by gay and lesbian couples based on current research findings.

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Like heterosexual couples, gay and lesbi...

Question 18

According to Baumarind, a parent who is highly involved with his/her children but places few demands or controls on them is displaying a ____ parenting style.

Accepted Answer

A)   authoritarian
B)   authoritative
C)   indulgent
D)   neglectfulE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Karen is often praised for gender typical behavior. Her parents make statements like "Karen you are such a good girl when you play with your doll!" Gender researchers would use this as support for what theory of gender development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Psychoanalytic theory
B)   Social cognitive theory
C)   Evolutionary psychology
D)   Social role theoryE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Define self-conscious emotions and provide two examples. What are the two criteria necessary for children to experience self-conscious emotions?

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Self-conscious emotions are those that i...

Exam 6: Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Which of the following is true of children in divorced families?

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According to Baumarind, a parent who is highly involved with his/her children but places few demands or controls on them is displaying a ____ parenting style.

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As children develop into moral autonomists:

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Define self-conscious emotions and provide two examples. What are the two criteria necessary for children to experience self-conscious emotions?

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The primary social theories of gender include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Television is still the elephant in young children's media life, with 2- to 4-year-old children watching TV approximately _____ hours per day.

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Hans feels ashamed when his parents say "You should feel bad about biting your sister!" To experience a _____ emotion like shame, Hans must be able to refer to himself as distinct from others.

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Which parenting style leads to egocentric, domineering, and noncompliant behavior in children?

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Working-class and low-income families are more likely to practice a(n) _____ parenting style.

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Lucy frequently spanks her child, enforces rigid household rules, and exhibits rage toward her child when those rules are broken. Lucy is most likely a(n) _____.

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What does a child get from peers that he/she typically cannot get from siblings?

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Which parenting style is demanding and controlling, while also being rejecting and unresponsive?

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When asked to describe his parenting style, Juan stated, "In my house, my word is the law." Juan is probably a(n) :

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Assess the development and psychological well-being of children raised by gay and lesbian couples based on current research findings.

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Laurie Kramer, who has conducted a number of research studies on siblings, says that:

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Four-year-old Harlan says "I'm always happy!" Researchers suggest that Harlan, like other kids his own age, have self-descriptions that are typically:

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Around the age of _____, children already show a preference to spend time with same-sex playmates.

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In a study of maltreating mothers and their 1-year-olds, one treatment that was found to be effective in reducing child maltreatment involved parent-infant psychotherapy that focused on improving:

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Karen is often praised for gender typical behavior. Her parents make statements like "Karen you are such a good girl when you play with your doll!" Gender researchers would use this as support for what theory of gender development?

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Lower-SES parents:

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