Question 1

One substantive concern about infants,toddlers,and preschoolers who watch large amounts of television involves the potential for developing emotional problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Reanalysis of findings linking television watching with potential for developing attentional problems reveal that

Accepted Answer

A)  these findings do suggest a strong correlation. 
B)  the correlation may be linked to other contexts. 
C)  the earlier findings falsified a correlation. 
D)  there is no correlation. 
A)  these findings do suggest a strong correlation. 
B)  the correlation may be linked to other contexts. 
C)  the earlier findings falsified a correlation. 
D)  there is no correlation.

Question 3

Approximately what percentage of children in the United States have some type of disability?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 percent 
B)  11 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  50 percent 
A)  3 percent 
B)  11 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  50 percent

Question 4

Currently,abundant data demonstrates that televised programming fosters the cognitive and language development of infants and toddlers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Children begin to watch programs aimed at general audiences extensively,rather than just children's programming,when they become about ________ of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  one year 
B)  three years 
C)  five years 
D)  ten years 
A)  one year 
B)  three years 
C)  five years 
D)  ten years

Question 6

Who is more likely to have a low self-image?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early-maturing sixth-grade girls who attend a kindergarten- through eighth-grade school 
B)  Late-maturing sixth-grade girls who attend a kindergarten- through eighth-grade school 
C)  Girls who mature around the same time they enter a junior high school 
D)  Girls who mature at a normal age who attend a private,same-sex school 
A)  Early-maturing sixth-grade girls who attend a kindergarten- through eighth-grade school 
B)  Late-maturing sixth-grade girls who attend a kindergarten- through eighth-grade school 
C)  Girls who mature around the same time they enter a junior high school 
D)  Girls who mature at a normal age who attend a private,same-sex school

Question 7

Tyler is a software developer.The newer educational software he works on will likely put less emphasis on higher order thinking skills and more on rote memorization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Although typically of shorter duration,natural disasters and terrorist attacks are often described as having similar consequences as war on children and adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

While not definitive,research does suggest a link between television exposure to sexual content and

Accepted Answer

A)  acts of aggression. 
B)  teen pregnancy. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  social withdrawal. 
A)  acts of aggression. 
B)  teen pregnancy. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  social withdrawal.

Question 10

Gary is from a low-income family.John is from a high-income family.John is significantly more likely than Gary to be enrolled in sporting programs and clubs outside of school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Who of the following watches more television?

Accepted Answer

A)  Girls and African American children 
B)  Boys and European American children 
C)  Girls and European American children 
D)  Boys and African American children 
A)  Girls and African American children 
B)  Boys and European American children 
C)  Girls and European American children 
D)  Boys and African American children

Question 12

Although the amount of time young children spend watching television varies greatly,

Accepted Answer

A)  they do not watch any television until they are three years old. 
B)  their viewing patterns remain stable over the years. 
C)  their viewing patterns vary week to week. 
D)  they all watch at least nine hours of television per day. 
A)  they do not watch any television until they are three years old. 
B)  their viewing patterns remain stable over the years. 
C)  their viewing patterns vary week to week. 
D)  they all watch at least nine hours of television per day.

Question 13

Case studies of rampage-type violent events in schools reveal few similarities among the students committing these acts of violence other than that the perpetrators are almost always male.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Janine has just returned home from a tour of duty in the U.S.Marine Corps.In general,the symptoms of PTSD are most evident after the first year of exposure to war events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain how children's comprehension of the television programs they watch is affected by their general knowledge and experience.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but should refer to sc

Question 16

When children watch programs geared toward general audiences,younger children are less likely to remember the _________ than are older children,and they often fail to grasp the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  script-based content;moral 
B)  explicit content;implicit content 
C)  main characters;script-based content 
D)  main characters;implicit content 
A)  script-based content;moral 
B)  explicit content;implicit content 
C)  main characters;script-based content 
D)  main characters;implicit content

Question 17

Of children who experience and survive war in their neighborhoods,________ have been reported to display posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Accepted Answer

A)  minimal numbers 
B)  average numbers 
C)  substantial numbers 
D)  almost none 
A)  minimal numbers 
B)  average numbers 
C)  substantial numbers 
D)  almost none

Question 18

Discuss the efficacy of computer-assisted instruction (CAI).

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but should note that s

Question 19

Jacques has achieved gender constancy.He is most likely to watch

Accepted Answer

A)  female rather than male characters on television. 
B)  adults rather than children on television. 
C)  male rather than female characters on television. 
D)  children rather than adults on television. 
A)  female rather than male characters on television. 
B)  adults rather than children on television. 
C)  male rather than female characters on television. 
D)  children rather than adults on television.

Question 20

Jesse has begun watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood regularly.Based on Friedrich and Stein's research,he is likely to show and increase in prosocial interpersonal behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One substantive concern about infants,toddlers,and preschoolers who watch large amounts of television involves the potential for developing emotional problems.

Reanalysis of findings linking television watching with potential for developing attentional problems reveal that

Approximately what percentage of children in the United States have some type of disability?

Currently,abundant data demonstrates that televised programming fosters the cognitive and language development of infants and toddlers.

Children begin to watch programs aimed at general audiences extensively,rather than just children's programming,when they become about ________ of age.

Who is more likely to have a low self-image?

Tyler is a software developer.The newer educational software he works on will likely put less emphasis on higher order thinking skills and more on rote memorization.

Although typically of shorter duration,natural disasters and terrorist attacks are often described as having similar consequences as war on children and adolescents.

While not definitive,research does suggest a link between television exposure to sexual content and

Gary is from a low-income family.John is from a high-income family.John is significantly more likely than Gary to be enrolled in sporting programs and clubs outside of school.

Who of the following watches more television?

Although the amount of time young children spend watching television varies greatly,

Case studies of rampage-type violent events in schools reveal few similarities among the students committing these acts of violence other than that the perpetrators are almost always male.

Janine has just returned home from a tour of duty in the U.S.Marine Corps.In general,the symptoms of PTSD are most evident after the first year of exposure to war events.

Explain how children's comprehension of the television programs they watch is affected by their general knowledge and experience.

When children watch programs geared toward general audiences,younger children are less likely to remember the _ than are older children,and they often fail to grasp the _.

Of children who experience and survive war in their neighborhoods,________ have been reported to display posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Discuss the efficacy of computer-assisted instruction (CAI).

Jacques has achieved gender constancy.He is most likely to watch

Jesse has begun watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood regularly.Based on Friedrich and Stein's research,he is likely to show and increase in prosocial interpersonal behaviors.

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

Achievement

Emotion

Self and Values

Gender

The Family

Peers

Filters

Exam 16: Beyond Family and Peers

One substantive concern about infants,toddlers,and preschoolers who watch large amounts of television involves the potential for developing emotional problems.

Reanalysis of findings linking television watching with potential for developing attentional problems reveal that

Approximately what percentage of children in the United States have some type of disability?

Currently,abundant data demonstrates that televised programming fosters the cognitive and language development of infants and toddlers.

Children begin to watch programs aimed at general audiences extensively,rather than just children's programming,when they become about ________ of age.

Who is more likely to have a low self-image?

Tyler is a software developer.The newer educational software he works on will likely put less emphasis on higher order thinking skills and more on rote memorization.

Although typically of shorter duration,natural disasters and terrorist attacks are often described as having similar consequences as war on children and adolescents.

While not definitive,research does suggest a link between television exposure to sexual content and

Gary is from a low-income family.John is from a high-income family.John is significantly more likely than Gary to be enrolled in sporting programs and clubs outside of school.

Who of the following watches more television?

Although the amount of time young children spend watching television varies greatly,

Case studies of rampage-type violent events in schools reveal few similarities among the students committing these acts of violence other than that the perpetrators are almost always male.

Janine has just returned home from a tour of duty in the U.S.Marine Corps.In general,the symptoms of PTSD are most evident after the first year of exposure to war events.

Explain how children's comprehension of the television programs they watch is affected by their general knowledge and experience.

When children watch programs geared toward general audiences,younger children are less likely to remember the _________ than are older children,and they often fail to grasp the _________.

Of children who experience and survive war in their neighborhoods,________ have been reported to display posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Discuss the efficacy of computer-assisted instruction (CAI).

Jacques has achieved gender constancy.He is most likely to watch

Jesse has begun watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood regularly.Based on Friedrich and Stein's research,he is likely to show and increase in prosocial interpersonal behaviors.

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

Achievement

Emotion

Self and Values

Gender

The Family

Peers

Filters

When children watch programs geared toward general audiences,younger children are less likely to remember the _ than are older children,and they often fail to grasp the _.