Exam 13: Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Which family function is especially crucial in middle childhood?

Most bullies pick on _____.

By the time children are 10 years old, _____.

All family functions are enhanced by adequate family income.

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

Some unpopular children are _____ rather than rejected.

One important factor with respect to children coping with adversity is a child's _____.

An unrealistically _____ may reduce effortful control, leading to lower achievement and increased aggression.

Adoptive families typically do not function well for children.

The ability to compare oneself with others is called _____ comparison.

In middle childhood, the experience of moving to a new neighborhood or community is _____.

Alvin was a bully for years during elementary school. Now that he is an adult, he is likely to experience _____.

Since Carter's mother suffers from depression and his father from alcohol use disorder, Carter is often neglected; but he has a supportive group of friends. Despite his family circumstances, he maintains a positive outlook. What may be helping Carter to maintain his positive attitude?

Middle childhood is a prime time for _____ development.

The conventional moral reasoning level in Kohlberg's moral reasoning system is characterized by following what parents, teachers, and peers do.

By the end of middle childhood, children who are _____ tend to become popular.

What is a growth mindset?

Chance steals food to feed himself and his little brother because they are starving. If another child hears about this and states, "Chance shouldn't steal because stealing is against the law," that child is in Kohlberg's _____ stage of moral development.

During middle childhood, a child's self-concept _____.

Nine-year-old Alisha announces to her mother, "I am not very good at soccer, but I am so good at painting that one day I am going to sell lots of pictures." Alisha is demonstrating _____.