Question 1

Two- and three-year-old children with mothers who are negative and critical when confronting a difficult problem are more likely to display

Accepted Answer

A)  power assertion. 
B)  learned helplessness. 
C)  mastery orientation. 
D)  shame. 
A)  power assertion. 
B)  learned helplessness. 
C)  mastery orientation. 
D)  shame.

Question 2

If parents have contributed to their adolescent's academic success,they are likely _________ parents.

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritative 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  permissive 
D)  uninvolved 
A)  authoritative 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  permissive 
D)  uninvolved

Question 3

Define effectance motivation.What are some examples in infant behavior?

Accepted Answer

Effectance motivation is the inborn desi

Question 4

One of the first individuals to question whether people might differ from one another in intellectual ability was

Accepted Answer

A)  Jean Piaget. 
B)  Alfred Binet. 
C)  Sigmund Freud. 
D)  Sir Francis Galton. 
A)  Jean Piaget. 
B)  Alfred Binet. 
C)  Sigmund Freud. 
D)  Sir Francis Galton.

Question 5

Mr.Volini teaches a largely immigrant population.He is very concerned with test bias-the idea that the content of traditional standardized tests does not adequately measure the competencies of children from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When thirteen-year-old Bobby is asked,"How did you get to be the way you are?" he is most likely to respond by saying,

Accepted Answer

A)  "I told myself to grow,and I did." 
B)  "My body just grew and changed." 
C)  "I decided that I wanted to be like my uncle because he is so good to everyone." 
D)  "I learned how to be nice from my parents,and they taught me to listen." 
A)  "I told myself to grow,and I did." 
B)  "My body just grew and changed." 
C)  "I decided that I wanted to be like my uncle because he is so good to everyone." 
D)  "I learned how to be nice from my parents,and they taught me to listen."

Question 7

The findings of Stevenson's research study on the academic abilities of Taiwanese,Chinese,Japanese,and American students demonstrated that American children scored far lower in mathematics than the other two groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What measures of success do IQ tests predict? Discuss any disagreement amongst social scientists about the quality of the predictions of IQ tests.

Accepted Answer

It is generally agreed upon that IQ test

Question 9

What did researchers determine accounts for the lag exhibited by American students vis-à-vis Taiwanese,Chinese,and Japanese students in mathematics achievement?

Accepted Answer

Researchers reported significant differe

Question 10

Most people have some concept of what intelligence is.Psychologists,on the other hand,

Accepted Answer

A)  have a precise definition for intelligence. 
B)  have no precise definition of intelligence but have one precise measurement tool that assesses intelligence. 
C)  agree that intelligence is accurately measured by the standardized tests employed today. 
D)  cannot agree on a single definition of intelligence. 
A)  have a precise definition for intelligence. 
B)  have no precise definition of intelligence but have one precise measurement tool that assesses intelligence. 
C)  agree that intelligence is accurately measured by the standardized tests employed today. 
D)  cannot agree on a single definition of intelligence.

Question 11

The Carolina Abecedarian Project focuses on

Accepted Answer

A)  infants at risk for low intellectual functioning. 
B)  the academic abilities of inner-city high school students. 
C)  preschool children from disadvantaged families. 
D)  the influence of heredity on intellectual performance. 
A)  infants at risk for low intellectual functioning. 
B)  the academic abilities of inner-city high school students. 
C)  preschool children from disadvantaged families. 
D)  the influence of heredity on intellectual performance.

Question 12

Which of the following is not a reported effect of early intervention programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Participants were less likely to be assigned to special education classes. 
B)  Participants showed long-lasting gains in intelligence test scores. 
C)  Participants were less likely to be "held back" in school. 
D)  Participants were more likely to cite school achievements as a source of pride. 
A)  Participants were less likely to be assigned to special education classes. 
B)  Participants showed long-lasting gains in intelligence test scores. 
C)  Participants were less likely to be "held back" in school. 
D)  Participants were more likely to cite school achievements as a source of pride.

Question 13

What mathematical skills have been pinpointed by researchers as being particularly important indicators of successful achievement in the subject several years later?

Accepted Answer

The skills include familiarity with symb

Question 14

Carla is a high achiever in school.Relative to low achievers,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carla is likely to receive more criticism. 
B)  Carla is likely to receive less attention in class. 
C)  Carla is likely to be given more time to answer questions. 
D)  Carla is likely to become more anxious. 
A)  Carla is likely to receive more criticism. 
B)  Carla is likely to receive less attention in class. 
C)  Carla is likely to be given more time to answer questions. 
D)  Carla is likely to become more anxious.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a confounder that could explain racial differences in IQ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educational opportunities 
B)  Income 
C)  Political affiliation 
D)  Social class 
A)  Educational opportunities 
B)  Income 
C)  Political affiliation 
D)  Social class

Question 16

Cross-fostering studies are conducted to

Accepted Answer

A)  measure the number of primary intelligences. 
B)  examine the relationships among a large number of correlations to determine the genetic influences on intelligence. 
C)  test the effectiveness of the foster care system. 
D)  determine the importance of environmental influences on intellectual development. 
A)  measure the number of primary intelligences. 
B)  examine the relationships among a large number of correlations to determine the genetic influences on intelligence. 
C)  test the effectiveness of the foster care system. 
D)  determine the importance of environmental influences on intellectual development.

Question 17

At what point can children recognize the strength of their interpersonal relationship with their teacher? How does this relationship affect the remainder of the student's tenure at the school?

Accepted Answer

Children can assess the strength of thei

Question 18

One element of mathematical reasoning is the ability to distinguish between theory and evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Ashley believes that when she does well in school it is because she has worked hard,and when she does not do well in school,it is because she has not worked hard enough.Ashley has a strong

Accepted Answer

A)  mastery orientation. 
B)  sense of immanent justice. 
C)  sense of competence monitoring. 
D)  learning orientation. 
A)  mastery orientation. 
B)  sense of immanent justice. 
C)  sense of competence monitoring. 
D)  learning orientation.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a recommendation for improving the long-lasting impact of early intervention programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide transportation and health services 
B)  Include substantial contact with the families 
C)  Target at-risk children of any age 
D)  Continue services beyond the preschool years 
A)  Provide transportation and health services 
B)  Include substantial contact with the families 
C)  Target at-risk children of any age 
D)  Continue services beyond the preschool years

Two- and three-year-old children with mothers who are negative and critical when confronting a difficult problem are more likely to display

If parents have contributed to their adolescent's academic success,they are likely _________ parents.

Define effectance motivation.What are some examples in infant behavior?

One of the first individuals to question whether people might differ from one another in intellectual ability was

Mr.Volini teaches a largely immigrant population.He is very concerned with test bias-the idea that the content of traditional standardized tests does not adequately measure the competencies of children from diverse cultural backgrounds.

When thirteen-year-old Bobby is asked,"How did you get to be the way you are?" he is most likely to respond by saying,

The findings of Stevenson's research study on the academic abilities of Taiwanese,Chinese,Japanese,and American students demonstrated that American children scored far lower in mathematics than the other two groups.

What measures of success do IQ tests predict? Discuss any disagreement amongst social scientists about the quality of the predictions of IQ tests.

What did researchers determine accounts for the lag exhibited by American students vis-à-vis Taiwanese,Chinese,and Japanese students in mathematics achievement?

Most people have some concept of what intelligence is.Psychologists,on the other hand,

The Carolina Abecedarian Project focuses on

Which of the following is not a reported effect of early intervention programs?

What mathematical skills have been pinpointed by researchers as being particularly important indicators of successful achievement in the subject several years later?

Carla is a high achiever in school.Relative to low achievers,which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is not a confounder that could explain racial differences in IQ?

Cross-fostering studies are conducted to

At what point can children recognize the strength of their interpersonal relationship with their teacher? How does this relationship affect the remainder of the student's tenure at the school?

One element of mathematical reasoning is the ability to distinguish between theory and evidence.

Ashley believes that when she does well in school it is because she has worked hard,and when she does not do well in school,it is because she has not worked hard enough.Ashley has a strong

Which of the following is not a recommendation for improving the long-lasting impact of early intervention programs?

Themes and Theories

Studying Child Development

Genetics and Heredity

The Prenatal Period and Birth

Brain, Motor Skill, and Physical Development

Basic Learning and Perception

Language

Cognition

Social Cognition

Emotion

Self and Values

Gender

The Family

Peers

Beyond Family and Peers

Filters

Exam 10: Achievement

Two- and three-year-old children with mothers who are negative and critical when confronting a difficult problem are more likely to display

If parents have contributed to their adolescent's academic success,they are likely _________ parents.

Define effectance motivation.What are some examples in infant behavior?

One of the first individuals to question whether people might differ from one another in intellectual ability was

Mr.Volini teaches a largely immigrant population.He is very concerned with test bias-the idea that the content of traditional standardized tests does not adequately measure the competencies of children from diverse cultural backgrounds.

When thirteen-year-old Bobby is asked,"How did you get to be the way you are?" he is most likely to respond by saying,

The findings of Stevenson's research study on the academic abilities of Taiwanese,Chinese,Japanese,and American students demonstrated that American children scored far lower in mathematics than the other two groups.

What measures of success do IQ tests predict? Discuss any disagreement amongst social scientists about the quality of the predictions of IQ tests.

What did researchers determine accounts for the lag exhibited by American students vis-à-vis Taiwanese,Chinese,and Japanese students in mathematics achievement?

Most people have some concept of what intelligence is.Psychologists,on the other hand,

The Carolina Abecedarian Project focuses on

Which of the following is not a reported effect of early intervention programs?

What mathematical skills have been pinpointed by researchers as being particularly important indicators of successful achievement in the subject several years later?

Carla is a high achiever in school.Relative to low achievers,which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is not a confounder that could explain racial differences in IQ?

Cross-fostering studies are conducted to

At what point can children recognize the strength of their interpersonal relationship with their teacher? How does this relationship affect the remainder of the student's tenure at the school?

One element of mathematical reasoning is the ability to distinguish between theory and evidence.

Ashley believes that when she does well in school it is because she has worked hard,and when she does not do well in school,it is because she has not worked hard enough.Ashley has a strong

Which of the following is not a recommendation for improving the long-lasting impact of early intervention programs?

Themes and Theories

Studying Child Development

Genetics and Heredity

The Prenatal Period and Birth

Brain, Motor Skill, and Physical Development

Basic Learning and Perception

Language

Cognition

Social Cognition

Emotion

Self and Values

Gender

The Family

Peers

Beyond Family and Peers

Filters