Question 1

A meta-analysis of studies in 14 countries by Mares and Pan (2013)  found that children's shows such as Sesame Street

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A)   produced positive outcomes in the area of social reasoning.
B)   were detrimental to children learning positive social interchange.
C)   were good electronic babysitters but not good at teaching any skills.
D)   led to negative attitudes toward outgroups.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which theorist suggested that children internalize their parents' standards of right and wrong in order to reduce anxiety and avoid punishment?

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Question 3

Which theorist stated that the psychological stage of childhood was "initiative versus guilt"?

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Question 4

Which theorist proposed the four classifications of parenting involving combinations of acceptance and responsiveness on one hand and demand and control on the other?

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Question 5

Susan, a 5-year-old, thinks of justice and rules as unchangeable properties of the world, removed from the control of people. In the context of Jean Piaget's theory of moral development, Susan is most likely in the stage of moral reasoning known as

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A)   heteronomous morality.
B)   empathy.
C)   autonomous morality.
D)   sympathy.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Nicola tries to take steps to avert potential misbehavior by her children before it takes place. The moment she sees that her 4-year-old daughter is going to have a meltdown, she distracts her with her favorite activity. She has regular talks with her ten-year-old son wherein she tries to impart her cherished values to him and indicates what is expected of him as he grows older. Nicola is

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A)   being overly cautious in her parenting approach.
B)   being too authoritative in her approach to her children's moral development.
C)   acting as moral police to her children and may have a detrimental effect on their moral development.
D)   proactive in her approach to her children's moral development.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Marjorie's son places last in a running race in his school. This makes him upset. He comes home and tells his mother about the result of the competition. His mother initially ignores him thinking that he will stop thinking about the competition. Later, when she sees that her son is still upset, she tries to distract him from the negative emotion by trying to change it. Marjorie's way of talking to her son about his negative emotions indicates that Marjorie is a(n)  ________.

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A)   emotion-coaching parent
B)   authoritarian parent
C)   emotion-dismissing parent
D)   indulgent parentE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

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

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A)   Most children in divorced families have a harder time adjusting than those from nondivorced families.
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) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

At about ________ years of age and older, children show autonomous morality.

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A)   7
B)   4
C)   10
D)   5E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

In general, in the United States, African American and Latino family orientations differ from White family orientations in that

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A)   the nuclear family is less prominent in White families.
B)   the extended family plays a greater role in African American and Latino families.
C)   the emphasis in African American and Latino families is on individual self-reliance.
D)   the emphasis in White families is on family attachment and unity.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Eight-year-old Sara's mom has repeatedly called her fat and worthless, which has caused Sara to become withdrawn at home and in school. These actions are best characterized as

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A)   child neglect.
B)   sexual abuse.
C)   emotional abuse.
D)   child assault.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

In the context of the types of children's play, the play in which infants engage in exploratory and playful visual and motor transactions in the second quarter of the first year of life is known as

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A)   practice play.
B)   sensorimotor play.
C)   social play.
D)   constructive play.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

In the context of the types of children's play, identify a true statement about pretense play.

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A)   In this type of play, children transform the physical environment into a symbol.
B)   This type of play often appears at about 7 months of age.
C)   In this type of play, children refuse to share their pretend play with peers.
D)   In this type of play, children transform people and act toward them as if they were other people.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

In contrast to lower-socioeconomic status parents, higher-socioeconomic status parents

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A)   are less directive and more conversational with their children.
B)   are more concerned that their children conform to society's expectations.
C)   use physical punishment more in disciplining their children.
D)   create a home atmosphere with an authoritarian style of parenting.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

According to Baumrind, a parent who is uninvolved in a child's life, showing neither responsiveness nor control, is displaying a(n)  ________ parenting style.

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A)   authoritarian
B)   authoritative
C)   indulgent
D)   neglectfulE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Children between the ages of 4 and 12 usually prefer to play in groups that are made up of

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A)   mixed ages.
B)   the same sex as theirs.
C)   both boys and girls.
D)   children from their own socioeconomic status.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The overwhelming majority of children from gay or lesbian families

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A)   are also homosexual.
B)   have a heterosexual orientation.
C)   are likely to be bisexual.
D)   grow up confused about their sexual orientation.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Ursula can set her own schedules for playtime and for studying. Her mother drives her to her ballet classes and soccer practice. However, Ursula needs to keep her grades up and must go to bed early on most weeknights. Ursula's mom is most likely a(n)

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

Question 19

________ parents interact with their children in a less rejecting manner, use more scaffolding and praise, and are more nurturant than are emotion-dismissing parents.

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A)   Emotion-dismissing
B)   Emotion-facilitator
C)   Emotion-coaching
D)   Emotion-encouragingE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is true of the characteristics of sibling relationships as described by Judy Dunn?

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A)   There is no observable variation in sibling relationships.
B)   Most siblings report that they do not really know each other very well.
C)   There is considerable variation in sibling relationships.
D)   Most children have predominantly negative feelings toward their siblings.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 6: Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Which theorist suggested that children internalize their parents' standards of right and wrong in order to reduce anxiety and avoid punishment?

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Ursula can set her own schedules for playtime and for studying. Her mother drives her to her ballet classes and soccer practice. However, Ursula needs to keep her grades up and must go to bed early on most weeknights. Ursula's mom is most likely a(n)

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In the context of the types of children's play, identify a true statement about pretense play.

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

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At about ________ years of age and older, children show autonomous morality.

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Children between the ages of 4 and 12 usually prefer to play in groups that are made up of

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Which theorist proposed the four classifications of parenting involving combinations of acceptance and responsiveness on one hand and demand and control on the other?

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According to Baumrind, a parent who is uninvolved in a child's life, showing neither responsiveness nor control, is displaying a(n) ________ parenting style.

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A meta-analysis of studies in 14 countries by Mares and Pan (2013) found that children's shows such as Sesame Street

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In contrast to lower-socioeconomic status parents, higher-socioeconomic status parents

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Which of the following is true of the characteristics of sibling relationships as described by Judy Dunn?

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In general, in the United States, African American and Latino family orientations differ from White family orientations in that

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Which theorist stated that the psychological stage of childhood was "initiative versus guilt"?

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In the context of the types of children's play, the play in which infants engage in exploratory and playful visual and motor transactions in the second quarter of the first year of life is known as

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Eight-year-old Sara's mom has repeatedly called her fat and worthless, which has caused Sara to become withdrawn at home and in school. These actions are best characterized as

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________ parents interact with their children in a less rejecting manner, use more scaffolding and praise, and are more nurturant than are emotion-dismissing parents.

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The overwhelming majority of children from gay or lesbian families

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Susan, a 5-year-old, thinks of justice and rules as unchangeable properties of the world, removed from the control of people. In the context of Jean Piaget's theory of moral development, Susan is most likely in the stage of moral reasoning known as

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Exam 6: Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Which theorist suggested that children internalize their parents' standards of right and wrong in order to reduce anxiety and avoid punishment?

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Ursula can set her own schedules for playtime and for studying. Her mother drives her to her ballet classes and soccer practice. However, Ursula needs to keep her grades up and must go to bed early on most weeknights. Ursula's mom is most likely a(n)

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In the context of the types of children's play, identify a true statement about pretense play.

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

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At about ________ years of age and older, children show autonomous morality.

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Children between the ages of 4 and 12 usually prefer to play in groups that are made up of

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Which theorist proposed the four classifications of parenting involving combinations of acceptance and responsiveness on one hand and demand and control on the other?

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According to Baumrind, a parent who is uninvolved in a child's life, showing neither responsiveness nor control, is displaying a(n) ________ parenting style.

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A meta-analysis of studies in 14 countries by Mares and Pan (2013) found that children's shows such as Sesame Street

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In contrast to lower-socioeconomic status parents, higher-socioeconomic status parents

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Which of the following is true of the characteristics of sibling relationships as described by Judy Dunn?

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In general, in the United States, African American and Latino family orientations differ from White family orientations in that

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Which theorist stated that the psychological stage of childhood was "initiative versus guilt"?

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In the context of the types of children's play, the play in which infants engage in exploratory and playful visual and motor transactions in the second quarter of the first year of life is known as

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Eight-year-old Sara's mom has repeatedly called her fat and worthless, which has caused Sara to become withdrawn at home and in school. These actions are best characterized as

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________ parents interact with their children in a less rejecting manner, use more scaffolding and praise, and are more nurturant than are emotion-dismissing parents.

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The overwhelming majority of children from gay or lesbian families

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Susan, a 5-year-old, thinks of justice and rules as unchangeable properties of the world, removed from the control of people. In the context of Jean Piaget's theory of moral development, Susan is most likely in the stage of moral reasoning known as

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