Exam 13: Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development

The term for the particular habits, styles, and values that reflect the set of rules and rituals that characterize children as distinct from adult society is _____.

Restitution as a punishment for a transgression involves _____.

Why doesn't a growth mindset come naturally to 6- to 11-year-olds?

The two factors that interfere with family function in every structure, ethnic group, and nation are _____.

Throughout childhood, children who are kind, trustworthy, and cooperative are popular among their peers.

Conventional morality involves _____.

Jimmy, who is a typical 8-year-old boy, would rather play with Sara than with another 8-year-old boy.

Recent research on shared and nonshared environmental factors and their influence on children's developing temperaments has found that _____.

What is the third level of moral reasoning in Kohlberg's theory?

Olivia is an extremely timid and anxious 8-year-old girl. Other children seem to dislike her. She appears to be a(n) _____.

Family income and conflict can interfere with family function in every structure, ethnic group, and nation.

Malik and Anastasia have been married one year and now have a 15-month-old son. Their chances of a successful marriage are better if they _____.

John has repeatedly been calling Joe names. John also teases Joe about his haircut and his clothes. The type of bullying that John is displaying is _____.

As children become more self-aware, what do they benefit from more?

Children's understanding of who they are and what they can do forms their _____.

Keeping secrets is part of the culture of children.

Research shows that a child is most likely to be a victim of bullying if the child is _____.

_____ occurs when children try to take care of everyone, including their parents.

A person's reasoning level is the critical element in placing him or her within Kohlberg's stages.

Research indicates that mothers who describe their child's personality in positive terms contribute to the child displaying more antisocial behavior years later.