Question 1

Full-term children are more likely than preterm children to be abused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Can social deprivation experiments be conducted with infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, and the findings are consistent with animal studies. 
B)  No, it would be unethical to experimentally induce social deprivation. 
C)  No, because infants do not need social contact to attach and thrive. 
D)  Yes, but the studies are longitudinal and extremely expensive to conduct. 
A)  Yes, and the findings are consistent with animal studies. 
B)  No, it would be unethical to experimentally induce social deprivation. 
C)  No, because infants do not need social contact to attach and thrive. 
D)  Yes, but the studies are longitudinal and extremely expensive to conduct.

Question 3

How do physical punishment and child abuse differ?

Accepted Answer

A)  It depends upon the age of the child. 
B)  They do not differ. 
C)  Physical punishment involves spanking; abuse involves hitting. 
D)  The difference is extremely difficult to tell. 
A)  It depends upon the age of the child. 
B)  They do not differ. 
C)  Physical punishment involves spanking; abuse involves hitting. 
D)  The difference is extremely difficult to tell.

Question 4

About of children placed in daycare are rated as moderately more aggressive toward peers and adults than children reared at home by their mother.

Accepted Answer

A)  8% 
B)  17% 
C)  45% 
D)  67% 
A)  8% 
B)  17% 
C)  45% 
D)  67%

Question 5

Attachment in human beings is theorized to occur during a critical period of life. This means

Accepted Answer

A)  it is essential for the survival of the organism. 
B)  if it does not occur during this period, it may never occur. 
C)  if it does not occur, that means it was not needed. 
D)  it must happen in the first 3 months if it is to happen at all. 
A)  it is essential for the survival of the organism. 
B)  if it does not occur during this period, it may never occur. 
C)  if it does not occur, that means it was not needed. 
D)  it must happen in the first 3 months if it is to happen at all.

Question 6

A cognitive view of attachment assumes that

Accepted Answer

A)  attachment will assist in developing the child's cognitive skills. 
B)  attachment and cognitive skills are unrelated. 
C)  some understanding of object permanence is necessary for specific attachment. 
D)  infant-specific attachments will occur as soon as the child can recognize faces. 
A)  attachment will assist in developing the child's cognitive skills. 
B)  attachment and cognitive skills are unrelated. 
C)  some understanding of object permanence is necessary for specific attachment. 
D)  infant-specific attachments will occur as soon as the child can recognize faces.

Question 7

Which of the following is not an effective way to prevent child abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strengthening parenting skills in the general population 
B)  Providing home visitors for those in high-risk for abuse situations 
C)  Creating child abuse hotlines 
D)  Giving psychologists more latitude in when to report suspicions of child abuse 
A)  Strengthening parenting skills in the general population 
B)  Providing home visitors for those in high-risk for abuse situations 
C)  Creating child abuse hotlines 
D)  Giving psychologists more latitude in when to report suspicions of child abuse

Question 8

One of the most obvious ways in which parents treat their sons and daughters differently is in their

Accepted Answer

A)  ways of speaking to sons and daughters. 
B)  choice of schools for sons and daughters. 
C)  choice of clothing, room furnishings, and toys. 
D)  None of the above, parents treat sons and daughters similarly 
A)  ways of speaking to sons and daughters. 
B)  choice of schools for sons and daughters. 
C)  choice of clothing, room furnishings, and toys. 
D)  None of the above, parents treat sons and daughters similarly

Question 9

What is the difference between a securely attached infant and an insecurely attached infant?

Accepted Answer

In terms of the Strange Situation, a sec

Question 10

All but which of the following might impair the development of attachment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autism spectrum disorder 
B)  Social deprivation 
C)  Child abuse 
D)  An easy temperament 
A)  Autism spectrum disorder 
B)  Social deprivation 
C)  Child abuse 
D)  An easy temperament

Question 11

In Ainsworth's strange situation method, Evan showed severe distress when his mother left the room. When she returned, he ran to cling to her and then pushed her away. What type of attachment is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  ambivalent/resistant 
B)  disorganized 
C)  avoidant 
D)  secure 
A)  ambivalent/resistant 
B)  disorganized 
C)  avoidant 
D)  secure

Question 12

Three-month-old Jocelyn smiles in response to the sound of her father singing her a silly bedtime song. This is called smiling.

Accepted Answer

A)  social 
B)  reflexive 
C)  genetic 
D)  responsive 
A)  social 
B)  reflexive 
C)  genetic 
D)  responsive

Question 13

Autism

Accepted Answer

A)  is 3 to 4 times more common in girls than boys. 
B)  is more likely to strike a child from a low socioeconomic background. 
C)  shows very strong ethnic differences. 
D)  is 4 to 5 times more common in boys than in girls. 
A)  is 3 to 4 times more common in girls than boys. 
B)  is more likely to strike a child from a low socioeconomic background. 
C)  shows very strong ethnic differences. 
D)  is 4 to 5 times more common in boys than in girls.

Question 14

Konrad Lorenz's goslings (1962; 1981) ran to him when frightened, honked with distress at his departure, and tried to overcome obstacles to be near him. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  secure attachment. 
B)  bonding. 
C)  imprinting. 
D)  object permanence. 
A)  secure attachment. 
B)  bonding. 
C)  imprinting. 
D)  object permanence.

Question 15

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognizes six types of child maltreatment. Which is NOT one of these forms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional neglect 
B)  Sexual abuse 
C)  Educational neglect 
D)  Sibling assault 
A)  Emotional neglect 
B)  Sexual abuse 
C)  Educational neglect 
D)  Sibling assault

Question 16

What percentage of child abuse cases is estimated to be unreported?

Accepted Answer

A)  60-70% 
B)  50-60% 
C)  30-40% 
D)  10% 
A)  60-70% 
B)  50-60% 
C)  30-40% 
D)  10%

Question 17

Which phase of attachment is characterized by indiscriminate attachment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absolute-attachment phase 
B)  Initial-preattachment phase 
C)  Attachment-in-the-making phase 
D)  Clear-cut-attachment phase 
A)  Absolute-attachment phase 
B)  Initial-preattachment phase 
C)  Attachment-in-the-making phase 
D)  Clear-cut-attachment phase

Question 18

Social deprivation refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a lack of social smiling on the part of the infant. 
B)  a lack of responsive smiling on the part of the parent. 
C)  an overall lack of social stimulation provided to the infant. 
D)  a child who lacks basic social skills. 
A)  a lack of social smiling on the part of the infant. 
B)  a lack of responsive smiling on the part of the parent. 
C)  an overall lack of social stimulation provided to the infant. 
D)  a child who lacks basic social skills.

Question 19

In general, maltreated children are

Accepted Answer

A)  more attached to their parents but less intimate with their peers. 
B)  less securely attached to their parents but more intimate with their peers. 
C)  more attached to their parents and more attached to their peers. 
D)  less securely attached to their parents and less intimate with their peers. 
A)  more attached to their parents but less intimate with their peers. 
B)  less securely attached to their parents but more intimate with their peers. 
C)  more attached to their parents and more attached to their peers. 
D)  less securely attached to their parents and less intimate with their peers.

Question 20

The mirror technique is used to assess the development of self-concept among infants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Full-term children are more likely than preterm children to be abused.

Can social deprivation experiments be conducted with infants?

How do physical punishment and child abuse differ?

About of children placed in daycare are rated as moderately more aggressive toward peers and adults than children reared at home by their mother.

Attachment in human beings is theorized to occur during a critical period of life. This means

A cognitive view of attachment assumes that

Which of the following is not an effective way to prevent child abuse?

One of the most obvious ways in which parents treat their sons and daughters differently is in their

What is the difference between a securely attached infant and an insecurely attached infant?

All but which of the following might impair the development of attachment?

In Ainsworth's strange situation method, Evan showed severe distress when his mother left the room. When she returned, he ran to cling to her and then pushed her away. What type of attachment is this?

Three-month-old Jocelyn smiles in response to the sound of her father singing her a silly bedtime song. This is called smiling.

Autism

Konrad Lorenz's goslings (1962; 1981) ran to him when frightened, honked with distress at his departure, and tried to overcome obstacles to be near him. This is an example of

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognizes six types of child maltreatment. Which is NOT one of these forms?

What percentage of child abuse cases is estimated to be unreported?

Which phase of attachment is characterized by indiscriminate attachment?

Social deprivation refers to

In general, maltreated children are

The mirror technique is used to assess the development of self-concept among infants.

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Full-term children are more likely than preterm children to be abused.

Can social deprivation experiments be conducted with infants?

How do physical punishment and child abuse differ?

About of children placed in daycare are rated as moderately more aggressive toward peers and adults than children reared at home by their mother.

Attachment in human beings is theorized to occur during a critical period of life. This means

A cognitive view of attachment assumes that

Which of the following is not an effective way to prevent child abuse?

One of the most obvious ways in which parents treat their sons and daughters differently is in their

What is the difference between a securely attached infant and an insecurely attached infant?

All but which of the following might impair the development of attachment?

In Ainsworth's strange situation method, Evan showed severe distress when his mother left the room. When she returned, he ran to cling to her and then pushed her away. What type of attachment is this?

Three-month-old Jocelyn smiles in response to the sound of her father singing her a silly bedtime song. This is called smiling.

Autism

Konrad Lorenz's goslings (1962; 1981) ran to him when frightened, honked with distress at his departure, and tried to overcome obstacles to be near him. This is an example of

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognizes six types of child maltreatment. Which is NOT one of these forms?

What percentage of child abuse cases is estimated to be unreported?

Which phase of attachment is characterized by indiscriminate attachment?

Social deprivation refers to

In general, maltreated children are

The mirror technique is used to assess the development of self-concept among infants.

History-Theories-And-Methods

Heredity-And-Conception

Prenatal-Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy-Physical-Development

Infancy-Cognitive-Development

Early-Childhood-Physical-Development

Early-Childhood-Cognitive-Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical Development

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Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

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