Exam 10: Early Childhood: Psychosocial Development

An angry 5-year-old girl might stop herself from hitting another child because she has developed _____.

According to the text, sociodramatic play with peers may help children to develop _____.

When 4-year-old Karen is angry, she lashes out by hitting. This is an example of _____.

Brain maturation allows play to become more social with age.

Evolutionary theory proposes that children try to emulate their parents in appearance and behavior in order to become attractive to the opposite sex.

Multicultural research on parenting styles and their effects on children has found that _____.

Rough-and-tumble play between boys and fathers may prevent _____ at a later age.

Emil has reached the age at which he is unlikely to throw a temper tantrum. He is likely about _____ years old.

Children who have peers to actively play with tend to _____.

Rough-and-tumble play helps children to develop self-control.

Roderick hits or kicks Edwin on the playground nearly every day. He also encourages other children to laugh at Edwin's attempts to kick a ball. Roderick is using _____ aggression against Edwin.

Psychological control is a punishment in which children's shame, guilt, and gratitude are used to control their behavior.

What have teachers noted as effects of too much screen time among young children?

Karlene has just required her 4-year-old daughter to sit quietly, without toys or any form of play, for a few minutes after her daughter deliberately poured juice on the floor. This is an example of _____.

When would a time-out be the most effective disciplinary strategy?

Which scenario illustrates prosocial behavior?

Which of the following examples of praise would be effective in fostering intrinsic motivation?

According to the text, parents, peers, and teachers influence children's _____.

Describe the three parenting styles identified by Diana Baumrind.

Young children play best with parents.