Exam 8: Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Remarriage does not resolve all family problems.

In Canada,the dominant family structure is

The most consistently negative outcomes for children's behaviour and development have been associated with the authoritarian style of parenting.

Which of the following is a known persistent long-term negative consequence of divorce for children?

Discuss the concept and goals of discipline in child-rearing.What constitutes effective discipline? Is there a consensus regarding effective discipline practices? How do factors such as child temperament and parenting style affect discipline? What are the implications for child development? What is Canada's position on physical punishment? What is your personal opinion?

Authoritarian and authoritative parents would vary most widely on which of the following dimensions of parenting?

The emerging field of epigenetics suggests that children come into the world with aggressive predispositions rather than starting out as "innocents" who acquire aggressiveness.

When Ginette plays alone,she especially likes to arrange and talk to her collection of toy horses.This is a form of play known as ________ play.

According to Erikson,the challenges of the autonomy versus shame stage of early childhood are triggered by disruptions in the child's attachment bond with her parents.

Tomas likes to play dress-up and wear his Mom's clothes.He rarely plays with the other boys outside,preferring to be in the company of his two sisters.Tommy exhibits

A central theme that emerges from both Freud's and Erikson's views of development during the preschool period is that

Prosocial attributions such as "You're such a helpful boy!" help to create an internalized pattern of prosocial behaviour that will persist throughout the individual's lifespan.

The style of communicating that tends to derail,shorten or end interaction,inhibiting or causing partners to withdraw,is common among

Shaking hands with another person when you meet them is an example of a(n)

Children who can classify other people into groups of those they "like" and those whom they do not,they are demonstrating

Aisha shouted,"Get up! I get to sit next to Daddy!" and then she pushed her sister.Aisha's behaviour is an example of ________ aggression.

By age 6,most of the neurological changes that are precursors to lifelong learning,behaviour,and health are complete.

Which parenting style is linked to the best outcome for the child?

Summarize the characteristics of the enabling style and the constricting/restricting style of children's interactions with playmates.Give examples to illustrate the two styles,and discuss gender as an aspect of these patterns of interactions.

The enabling style of interacting involves being supportive,expressing agreement,and making suggestions;it is commonly exhibited by girls.