Question 1

Tapi believes that all human beings have certain inalienable rights that need to be protected. She believes that the current law in her country that prohibits interracial marriage is unfair and should be changed. In the context of Kohlberg's levels of moral thinking, which of the following describes Tapi's level of moral reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A)   postconventional
B)   conventional
C)   preconventional
D)   universalE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following statements represents a criticism of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Kohlberg's theory is based on the prevention of suffering of others.
B)   Compassion is given too much importance in Kohlberg's theory.
C)   There is too much emphasis on moral thought and not enough emphasis on moral behavior.
D)   There is no emphasis on the need for justice in matters of morality.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

In terms of ________ behavior, taking another's perspective improves children's likelihood of understanding and sympathizing with others when they are distressed or in need.

Accepted Answer

A)   aggressive
B)   antisocial
C)   atypical
D)   prosocialE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

According to meta-analyses, which of the following statements is true of traditional bullying and cyberbullying?

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A)   Traditional bullying occurs twice as much as cyberbullying does.
B)   Cyberbullying is more strongly associated with suicidal ideation than traditional bullying is.
C)   Those who engage in cyberbullying are unlikely to engage in traditional bullying.
D)   Adolescents experiencing social and emotional difficulties are more likely to be traditionally bullied than to be cyberbullied.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Ten-year-old Jose finds that he needs to talk to Richard, his friend, in order to know whether his feelings about his own brothers and sisters are normal. Which friendship function does Richard provide in this case?

Accepted Answer

A)   companionship
B)   ego support
C)   social comparison
D)   intimacy/affectionE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of peer groups and peer interactions in middle and late childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Children in middle and late childhood spend approximately thirty percent of their time with peers.
B)   The size of the peer group decreases with the age of the child.
C)   Children under twelve years of age prefer mixed-sex peer groups to same-sex peer groups.
D)   As children move through middle and late childhood, peer interaction is more closely supervised by adults.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Fernando does not cut in line, raises his hand in class before talking, and stops his car at stop signs on the road. He focuses on rules that have been established by social consensus in order to control behavior and maintain the social system. Which of the following best describes Fernando's reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A)   prosocial reasoning
B)   social order reasoning
C)   social consensus reasoning
D)   social conventional reasoningE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

According to Albert Bandura, which of the following statements is most likely to be endorsed by students with high self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A)   "I think I am better than everyone else."
B)   "I wish I could perform well in sports."
C)   "I will not be able to do well at this activity."
D)   "I know that I will be able to achieve the objective in this class."E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Distinguish between the constructivist and direct instruction approaches to student learning.

Accepted Answer

The constructivist approach is a learner...

Question 10

Children's sharing comes to reflect a more complex sense of what is just and right during

Accepted Answer

A)   middle and late infancy.
B)   late infancy.
C)   middle and late childhood.
D)   early adolescence.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

In the context of developmental changes in parent-child relationships, which of the following is true of family management practices?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are positively related to students' grades.
B)   They are positively related to school-related problems.
C)   They are negatively related to students' self-responsibility.
D)   Fathers are more likely than mothers to engage in a managerial role in parenting.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

In the context of emotional and personality development, which of the following is true of perspective taking?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the social cognitive process involved in assuming the viewpoint of others and understanding their thoughts and feelings.
B)   It is referred to as the global evaluative dimension of the self.
C)   It is referred to as the domain-specific evaluation of the self.
D)   It is the belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Darren is an active twelve-year-old boy. When his friend Simon cheats in a game, he tends to get irritated. However, Darren controls his anger and tries explaining to Simon why cheating is bad. Which developmental aspect is Darren displaying in his actions?

Accepted Answer

A)   low self-esteem
B)   self-regulation
C)   high self-esteem
D)   self-efficacyE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 8: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Which of the following statements represents a criticism of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

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Ten-year-old Jose finds that he needs to talk to Richard, his friend, in order to know whether his feelings about his own brothers and sisters are normal. Which friendship function does Richard provide in this case?

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According to meta-analyses, which of the following statements is true of traditional bullying and cyberbullying?

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In the context of developmental changes in parent-child relationships, which of the following is true of family management practices?

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According to Albert Bandura, which of the following statements is most likely to be endorsed by students with high self-efficacy?

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Distinguish between the constructivist and direct instruction approaches to student learning.

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Which of the following statements is true of peer groups and peer interactions in middle and late childhood?

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In the context of emotional and personality development, which of the following is true of perspective taking?

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In terms of ________ behavior, taking another's perspective improves children's likelihood of understanding and sympathizing with others when they are distressed or in need.

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