Exam 10: Early Childhood: Psychosocial Development

_____, controlling the expression of emotions, is the preeminent psychosocial task between ages 2 and 6.

Children who are spanked are more likely to use aggression to retaliate against a peer.

Jose demonstrates warmth and nurturance toward his children. He does not believe in punishment of any sort and does not have any rules for his children. His parenting style is _____.

"Wow, look how tall your tower is!" Lila's mother exclaims. When the tower falls and Lila is disappointed, her mother says, "Those blocks are pretty slippery. They fall too easily from such a nice tall tower." From which country is Lila?

_____ are irrational, crippling fears that diminish as emotional regulation improves.

"Boys are really good at this game," the researcher told the group of little boys. What effect did this information have on the boys' scores in the game?

Children play best with playmates of the same _____ and social status.

One type of play identified by Mildred Parten in which children play together and take turns is called _____ play.

Cultures differ in their child-rearing strategies.

For a child's behavior to be called prosocial, it should be a kind, self-benefiting behavior.

_____ makes children believe that they will be good at anything they try to do.

What is a criticism of Baumrind's classification of parenting styles?

Freud's term for the formation of a conscience that internalizes parental morals is _____.

Psychological control as a means of discipline relies on a child's _____.

Which factor helps children to develop empathy?

Jesse showed his gender schema when he told his parents that he can run fast because he is a boy.

Adeline can describe some of her characteristics, including what emotions she feels. The achievements reveal that she has developed _____.

Today's children in industrialized nations spend more time _____ than the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends.

Rough-and-tumble play has been associated with the development of the _____ area of the brain since it helps children to regulate their emotions, practice social skills, and strengthen their bodies.

Which strategy produced higher scores among children playing a game in a research study?