Question 1

Identify the theorist who criticized Kohlberg's theory of moral development and argued that it reflects a gender bias. He or she proposed an alternative perspective that emphasizes connectedness with others.

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Question 2

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?

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A)   postconventional
B)   conventional
C)   preconventional
D)   universalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

When asked why she participated with other students in a protest against the treatment of women on her university campus, Kai says that all human beings should have equal rights. According to Kai, the university has rules that are unfair to women; and she is morally against such discriminatory practices. Kai is likely operating at the ________ reasoning level of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory.

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A)   postconventional
B)   conventional
C)   unconventional
D)   preconventionalE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

In the context of emotional and personality development, identify a true statement about perspective taking.

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A)   Executive function is at work in perspective taking.
B)   Children decrease their perspective taking in middle and late childhood.
C)   Perspective taking refers to global evaluations of the self.
D)   Perspective taking hinders children's likelihood of understanding and sympathizing with others.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

In terms of self-understanding, children in late childhood are more likely than children in early childhood to

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A)   compare themselves with others.
B)   refrain from social comparison.
C)   use physical characteristics to describe themselves.
D)   use outer states to describe themselves.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is a key developmental task as children move toward autonomy?

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A)   regulating to have complete control over their own lives
B)   learning to relate to adults outside the family on a regular basis
C)   learning to live with deprivation of privileges
D)   exercising supervision and control of younger siblingsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

What is the term for a structured, teacher-centered approach to instruction that is oriented toward the goal of maximizing student learning time?

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Question 8

Identify a true statement about Carol Gilligan's criticism of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

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A)   Kohlberg's theory puts too much emphasis on interpersonal communication.
B)   Kohlberg's theory views people in terms of their connectedness with others.
C)   Kohlberg's theory takes a care perspective with regard to moral development.
D)   Kohlberg's theory puts justice at the heart of morality.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Peer competence in middle and late childhood has been linked to

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A)   better satisfaction in marriage in early adulthood.
B)   less depression in middle adulthood.
C)   better job performance in middle adulthood.
D)   better relationships with coworkers in early adulthood.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Karen believes that her qualities and learning abilities cannot change despite all her efforts. Therefore, she has decided not to try at all and let her grades plummet. In the context of Carol Dweck's description of mindsets, which of the following best describes Karen's mindset?

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A)   variable mindset
B)   apathetic mindset
C)   fixed mindset
D)   growth mindsetE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing resources and assistance?

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A)   physical support
B)   affection and intimacy
C)   ego support
D)   social comparisonE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of the developmental changes in parent-child relationships?

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A)   As children move into the middle and late childhood years, parents spend considerably less time with them.
B)   Parents play a minimal role in supporting children's academic achievement in middle and late childhood.
C)   Fathers are more likely than mothers to engage in a managerial role in parenting.
D)   Family management practices are positively related to school-related problems.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is true of the differences in the helping behavior of males and females?

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A)   Females are helpful irrespective of the situation.
B)   Males are more helpful when the context is masculine in nature.
C)   Males are more likely to engage in caregiving behavior.
D)   Females are more likely to help when the other person involved is a female.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

In the context of children's development, identify a true statement about friendship.

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A)   Like adult friendships, children's friendships are characterized by dissimilarity.
B)   Throughout childhood, friends are more similar than dissimilar in terms of age, sex, race, and many other factors.
C)   Friends often have dissimilar attitudes toward school and educational aspirations.
D)   It is often developmentally beneficial to have coercive and conflict-ridden friendships.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

According to the advocates of state-mandated testing, which of the following results are believed to be positive outcomes of the testing?

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A)   increased emphasis on the education of gifted students
B)   increased student performance and more time teaching subjects tested
C)   a holistic approach to testing a student's social skills, flexible thinking, and creativity
D)   integration of all learning styles and teaching styles into the curriculaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

According to research studies, in which of the following areas do girls exhibit better skills than boys?

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A)   visuospatial skills
B)   verbal skills
C)   physical skills
D)   mathematical skillsE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

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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A)   companionship
B)   ego support
C)   social comparison
D)   intimacy/affectionE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is true of bullying?

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A)   One of the most effective interventions focuses on reducing opportunities and rewards for bullying.
B)   Frequent bullying is linked to low social status as indexed by perceived popularity in the peer group.
C)   A recent meta-analysis indicates that positive parenting behavior is related to a greater likelihood of becoming a victim of bullying at school.
D)   Children who are bullied are more likely to have low grades and to smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Tamara often tells her daughter that a well-adjusted girl is supposed to be dependent, nurturing, and uninterested in power. She also believes that girls should learn to cook and take care of the household. Tamara's notion reflects

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A)   gender stereotypes.
B)   gender constancies.
C)   gender identities.
D)   gender schemas.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is true of Dale Schunk's findings about students with high self-efficacy?

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A)   They are less likely than students with low self-efficacy to expend effort on learning tasks.
B)   They have an "I cannot" attitude and frequently experience helplessness.
C)   They persist longer at learning tasks than students with low self-efficacy.
D)   They avoid learning tasks, especially those that are challenging.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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According to research studies, in which of the following areas do girls exhibit better skills than boys?

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In the context of children's development, identify a true statement about friendship.

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Identify a true statement about Carol Gilligan's criticism of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

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Which of the following is true of bullying?

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In the context of emotional and personality development, identify a true statement about perspective taking.

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Which of the following statements is true of the developmental changes in parent-child relationships?

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Which of the following is a key developmental task as children move toward autonomy?

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In terms of self-understanding, children in late childhood are more likely than children in early childhood to

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Which of the following is true of Dale Schunk's findings about students with high self-efficacy?

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Karen believes that her qualities and learning abilities cannot change despite all her efforts. Therefore, she has decided not to try at all and let her grades plummet. In the context of Carol Dweck's description of mindsets, which of the following best describes Karen's mindset?

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According to the advocates of state-mandated testing, which of the following results are believed to be positive outcomes of the testing?

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Which of the following is true of the differences in the helping behavior of males and females?

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Identify the theorist who criticized Kohlberg's theory of moral development and argued that it reflects a gender bias. He or she proposed an alternative perspective that emphasizes connectedness with others.

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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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Tamara often tells her daughter that a well-adjusted girl is supposed to be dependent, nurturing, and uninterested in power. She also believes that girls should learn to cook and take care of the household. Tamara's notion reflects

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Peer competence in middle and late childhood has been linked to

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