Question 1

Research suggests that the adoptive parents feel the most empathy towards both parent and child in a _____ adoption.

Accepted Answer

A)  international. 
B)  confidential. 
C)  mediated. 
D)  fully disclosed. 
A)  international. 
B)  confidential. 
C)  mediated. 
D)  fully disclosed.

Question 2

A study by Sharon Danes discussed in our textbook showed which of the following with respect to parenting and finances?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority of parents surveyed felt that children 8 years or younger were mature enough to receive an allowance. 
B)  About half of the parents surveyed felt that 12- to 14-year olds could be responsible for their own clothing budgets. 
C)  About half of the parents surveyed felt that 15- to 17-year olds should know about car insurance and having their own checking accounts. 
D)  All of these were findings by Danes. 
A)  The majority of parents surveyed felt that children 8 years or younger were mature enough to receive an allowance. 
B)  About half of the parents surveyed felt that 12- to 14-year olds could be responsible for their own clothing budgets. 
C)  About half of the parents surveyed felt that 15- to 17-year olds should know about car insurance and having their own checking accounts. 
D)  All of these were findings by Danes.

Question 3

Recent studies show that single-parent families:

Accepted Answer

A)  face no more challenges than other families. 
B)  seldom have the same value system as other families. 
C)  produce many strong,well-adjusted children. 
D)  exist more often in urban settings. 
A)  face no more challenges than other families. 
B)  seldom have the same value system as other families. 
C)  produce many strong,well-adjusted children. 
D)  exist more often in urban settings.

Question 4

In regards to the transition to parenthood,LeMasters researched:

Accepted Answer

A)  parenthood as crisis. 
B)  parenting styles. 
C)  voluntary childlessness. 
D)  bidirectional effects. 
A)  parenthood as crisis. 
B)  parenting styles. 
C)  voluntary childlessness. 
D)  bidirectional effects.

Question 5

Behaviorists focus on punishment in dealing with children's behavior,rather than rewarding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rudy and Grusec (2006)find that children who display lower self-esteem and lower academic achievement tends to come from _____ households.

Accepted Answer

A)  permissive 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  rejecting 
A)  permissive 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  rejecting

Question 7

Approximately what percentage of females in the United States bear a child before age 20?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  25% 
D)  27% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  25% 
D)  27%

Question 8

"Uninvolved" parents are usually high in flexibility,and low in cohesion on the Family Map.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Once children get older,parenting begins to get easier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The largest category of cost in raising a child from birth to seventeen is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The largest category of cost in raising...

Question 11

The largest category for the cost of raising a child from birth to age seventeen is:

Accepted Answer

A)  clothing. 
B)  transportation. 
C)  health care. 
D)  housing. 
A)  clothing. 
B)  transportation. 
C)  health care. 
D)  housing.

Question 12

Research conducted by LeMasters back in the 1950s was the first to look at the coming of a child as a "crisis" for a married couple.LeMasters found that over _____ of the 46 couples interviewed defined their situation in this way.

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  40% 
C)  60% 
D)  80% 
A)  25% 
B)  40% 
C)  60% 
D)  80%

Question 13

Reinforcers for positive behavior are best when the same things are used over and over again.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The United States is one of the few countries that does not have national day care policies and standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Zia believes that children think very differently than adults do and that one should choose toys and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the age of a child.She also thinks parents and teachers should not have expectations beyond the child's capabilities at a specific age.Her thinking is most in line with which theory of childrearing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychodynamic theory 
B)  Organismic theory 
C)  Behavioral theory 
D)  Biopsychological theory 
A)  Psychodynamic theory 
B)  Organismic theory 
C)  Behavioral theory 
D)  Biopsychological theory

Question 16

Which of the following is true of couples that are voluntarily childless?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more likely to be vital,happy couples,as compared to couples with children. 
B)  They tend to do less well in their careers,as compared to couples with children. 
C)  They are lonelier in old age,as compared to couples with children. 
D)  They have more pathological characteristics,as compared to couples with children. 
A)  They are more likely to be vital,happy couples,as compared to couples with children. 
B)  They tend to do less well in their careers,as compared to couples with children. 
C)  They are lonelier in old age,as compared to couples with children. 
D)  They have more pathological characteristics,as compared to couples with children.

Question 17

The more corporal punishment experienced as a children,the less chance there is that people will hit their spouses,because they want to live their adult lives differently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Children will turn out well if their parents are good parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The authoritarian style of parenting is associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  energetic-friendly 
B)  conflicted-irritable 
C)  impulsive-aggressive 
D)  rejecting 
A)  energetic-friendly 
B)  conflicted-irritable 
C)  impulsive-aggressive 
D)  rejecting

Question 20

Parental _____ is defined as the amount of caring,closeness,and affection that a parent exhibits or gives a child.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parental _____ is defined as the amount...

Research suggests that the adoptive parents feel the most empathy towards both parent and child in a _____ adoption.

A study by Sharon Danes discussed in our textbook showed which of the following with respect to parenting and finances?

Recent studies show that single-parent families:

In regards to the transition to parenthood,LeMasters researched:

Behaviorists focus on punishment in dealing with children's behavior,rather than rewarding.

Rudy and Grusec (2006)find that children who display lower self-esteem and lower academic achievement tends to come from _____ households.

Approximately what percentage of females in the United States bear a child before age 20?

"Uninvolved" parents are usually high in flexibility,and low in cohesion on the Family Map.

Once children get older,parenting begins to get easier.

The largest category of cost in raising a child from birth to seventeen is _____.

The largest category for the cost of raising a child from birth to age seventeen is:

Research conducted by LeMasters back in the 1950s was the first to look at the coming of a child as a "crisis" for a married couple.LeMasters found that over _____ of the 46 couples interviewed defined their situation in this way.

Reinforcers for positive behavior are best when the same things are used over and over again.

The United States is one of the few countries that does not have national day care policies and standards.

Which of the following is true of couples that are voluntarily childless?

The more corporal punishment experienced as a children,the less chance there is that people will hit their spouses,because they want to live their adult lives differently.

Children will turn out well if their parents are good parents.

The authoritarian style of parenting is associated with which of the following?

Parental _____ is defined as the amount of caring,closeness,and affection that a parent exhibits or gives a child.

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Exam 12: Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Research suggests that the adoptive parents feel the most empathy towards both parent and child in a _____ adoption.

A study by Sharon Danes discussed in our textbook showed which of the following with respect to parenting and finances?

Recent studies show that single-parent families:

In regards to the transition to parenthood,LeMasters researched:

Behaviorists focus on punishment in dealing with children's behavior,rather than rewarding.

Rudy and Grusec (2006)find that children who display lower self-esteem and lower academic achievement tends to come from _____ households.

Approximately what percentage of females in the United States bear a child before age 20?

"Uninvolved" parents are usually high in flexibility,and low in cohesion on the Family Map.

Once children get older,parenting begins to get easier.

The largest category of cost in raising a child from birth to seventeen is _____.

The largest category for the cost of raising a child from birth to age seventeen is:

Research conducted by LeMasters back in the 1950s was the first to look at the coming of a child as a "crisis" for a married couple.LeMasters found that over _____ of the 46 couples interviewed defined their situation in this way.

Reinforcers for positive behavior are best when the same things are used over and over again.

The United States is one of the few countries that does not have national day care policies and standards.

Which of the following is true of couples that are voluntarily childless?

The more corporal punishment experienced as a children,the less chance there is that people will hit their spouses,because they want to live their adult lives differently.

Children will turn out well if their parents are good parents.

The authoritarian style of parenting is associated with which of the following?

Parental _____ is defined as the amount of caring,closeness,and affection that a parent exhibits or gives a child.

Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges

Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

Communication and Intimacy

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Sexual Intimacy

Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Managing Economic Resources

Friendship, intimacy, and Singlehood

Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Midlife and Older Couples

Stress, abuse, and Family Problems

Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

Filters