Question 1

Which of the following is true about child sexual abusers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most offenders live in middle- to high-income households and are strangers to the child. 
B)  Most offenders prefer a victim who is physically strong and has an assertive personality. 
C)  Most offenders do not suffer from any psychological disorders. 
D)  Many offenders deny their own responsibility, blaming the abuse on the willing participation of a seductive youngster. 
A)  Most offenders live in middle- to high-income households and are strangers to the child. 
B)  Most offenders prefer a victim who is physically strong and has an assertive personality. 
C)  Most offenders do not suffer from any psychological disorders. 
D)  Many offenders deny their own responsibility, blaming the abuse on the willing participation of a seductive youngster.

Question 2

In the United States today, about _______ of mothers with school-age children are employed.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-third 
B)  one-half 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  three-quarters 
A)  one-third 
B)  one-half 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  three-quarters

Question 3

Charles received few positive and many negative votes on peer acceptance self-reports from the children in his class. How would Charles be classified?

Accepted Answer

A)  popular 
B)  rejected 
C)  controversial 
D)  neglected 
A)  popular 
B)  rejected 
C)  controversial 
D)  neglected

Question 4

________ declines in middle childhood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Moral understanding 
B)  Social-conventional understanding 
C)  Prejudice 
D)  Children's understanding of God 
A)  Moral understanding 
B)  Social-conventional understanding 
C)  Prejudice 
D)  Children's understanding of God

Question 5

Describe the features of friendship in middle childhood.

Accepted Answer

During the school years, friendship beco

Question 6

Which of the following is true about in-group and out-group racial biases?

Accepted Answer

A)  By age 5 to 7, minority children generally evaluate their own racial group favorably. 
B)  After age 7 or 8, majority, but not minority, children express in-group favoritism. 
C)  By age 5 to 7, white children generally evaluate other racial groups less favorably. 
D)  White children's prejudice against out-group members usually strengthens after age 7 or 8. 
A)  By age 5 to 7, minority children generally evaluate their own racial group favorably. 
B)  After age 7 or 8, majority, but not minority, children express in-group favoritism. 
C)  By age 5 to 7, white children generally evaluate other racial groups less favorably. 
D)  White children's prejudice against out-group members usually strengthens after age 7 or 8.

Question 7

Self-reports that measure social prominence assess

Accepted Answer

A)  peer acceptance. 
B)  peer culture. 
C)  gender typing. 
D)  friendships. 
A)  peer acceptance. 
B)  peer culture. 
C)  gender typing. 
D)  friendships.

Question 8

Gay and lesbian adoption is illegal in

Accepted Answer

A)  the United Kingdom and Canada. 
B)  Mexico and Argentina. 
C)  some U.S. states. 
D)  Spain and Belgium. 
A)  the United Kingdom and Canada. 
B)  Mexico and Argentina. 
C)  some U.S. states. 
D)  Spain and Belgium.

Question 9

Interventions with rejected children aim to help them attribute their peer difficulties to ________ causes.

Accepted Answer

A)  external, unchangeable 
B)  external, changeable 
C)  internal, changeable 
D)  internal, unchangeable 
A)  external, unchangeable 
B)  external, changeable 
C)  internal, changeable 
D)  internal, unchangeable

Question 10

Which of the following is true about inequality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unless their parents are racist, children rarely demonstrate negative racial attitudes. 
B)  White children's parents' and friends' racial attitudes typically resemble their own. 
C)  By the early school years, children associate power and privilege with white people. 
D)  Most children's attitudes about group status come exclusively from explicit messages from adults. 
A)  Unless their parents are racist, children rarely demonstrate negative racial attitudes. 
B)  White children's parents' and friends' racial attitudes typically resemble their own. 
C)  By the early school years, children associate power and privilege with white people. 
D)  Most children's attitudes about group status come exclusively from explicit messages from adults.

Question 11

Charlene received many positive and no negative votes on peer acceptance self-reports from the children in her class. How would Charlene be classified?

Accepted Answer

A)  popular 
B)  rejected 
C)  controversial 
D)  neglected 
A)  popular 
B)  rejected 
C)  controversial 
D)  neglected

Question 12

Describe some of the consequences of child sexual abuse from early childhood to adulthood.

Accepted Answer

The adjustment problems of sexually abus

Question 13

Ten-year-old Justine has a feeling of being in control of her emotional experience. Justine has acquired

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-centered coping. 
B)  emotion-centered coping. 
C)  emotional self-efficacy. 
D)  self-conscious emotions. 
A)  problem-centered coping. 
B)  emotion-centered coping. 
C)  emotional self-efficacy. 
D)  self-conscious emotions.

Question 14

Which of the following is true about bullying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most bullies are high-status boys who are liked for their leadership or athletic abilities. 
B)  Aggression and victimization are polar opposites. 
C)  The best way to reduce bullying is to teach the victim to be more aggressive. 
D)  Chronic victims tend to be passive when active behavior is expected. 
A)  Most bullies are high-status boys who are liked for their leadership or athletic abilities. 
B)  Aggression and victimization are polar opposites. 
C)  The best way to reduce bullying is to teach the victim to be more aggressive. 
D)  Chronic victims tend to be passive when active behavior is expected.

Question 15

Despite his aggressiveness, Tyler is admired by his peers for his sophisticated but devious social skills. Tyler is a _____________ child.

Accepted Answer

A)  rejected-withdrawn 
B)  rejected-aggressive 
C)  popular-antisocial 
D)  popular-prosocial 
A)  rejected-withdrawn 
B)  rejected-aggressive 
C)  popular-antisocial 
D)  popular-prosocial

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about gender differences in self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only a slight difference exists between boys and girls in overall self-esteem. 
B)  Boys' overall sense of self-worth is much higher than girls'. 
C)  Girls' overall sense of self-worth is much higher than boys'. 
D)  By the end of middle childhood, girls are more confident than boys about their physical appearance. 
A)  Only a slight difference exists between boys and girls in overall self-esteem. 
B)  Boys' overall sense of self-worth is much higher than girls'. 
C)  Girls' overall sense of self-worth is much higher than boys'. 
D)  By the end of middle childhood, girls are more confident than boys about their physical appearance.

Question 17

Margaret is high in academic self-esteem and motivation. She probably credits her successes to

Accepted Answer

A)  luck. 
B)  favoritism. 
C)  a fixed ability. 
D)  ability and effort. 
A)  luck. 
B)  favoritism. 
C)  a fixed ability. 
D)  ability and effort.

Question 18

Teachers who emphasize learning over getting good grades tend to have

Accepted Answer

A)  average to below-average achieving students. 
B)  more learned-helpless students. 
C)  mastery-oriented students. 
D)  students who have low motivation and achievement. 
A)  average to below-average achieving students. 
B)  more learned-helpless students. 
C)  mastery-oriented students. 
D)  students who have low motivation and achievement.

Question 19

Children __________ are _____ likely to hold racial and ethnic prejudices.

Accepted Answer

A)  who believe that personality traits are changeable; more 
B)  with average to low-self esteem; more 
C)  who say their own ethnicity makes them feel especially good; less 
D)  with very high self-esteem; more 
A)  who believe that personality traits are changeable; more 
B)  with average to low-self esteem; more 
C)  who say their own ethnicity makes them feel especially good; less 
D)  with very high self-esteem; more

Question 20

Many __________ children are unaware of their poor social skills and do not take responsibility for their social failures.

Accepted Answer

A)  rejected-withdrawn 
B)  rejected-aggressive 
C)  popular-antisocial 
D)  popular-prosocial 
A)  rejected-withdrawn 
B)  rejected-aggressive 
C)  popular-antisocial 
D)  popular-prosocial

Which of the following is true about child sexual abusers?

In the United States today, about _______ of mothers with school-age children are employed.

Charles received few positive and many negative votes on peer acceptance self-reports from the children in his class. How would Charles be classified?

________ declines in middle childhood.

Describe the features of friendship in middle childhood.

Which of the following is true about in-group and out-group racial biases?

Self-reports that measure social prominence assess

Gay and lesbian adoption is illegal in

Interventions with rejected children aim to help them attribute their peer difficulties to ________ causes.

Which of the following is true about inequality?

Charlene received many positive and no negative votes on peer acceptance self-reports from the children in her class. How would Charlene be classified?

Describe some of the consequences of child sexual abuse from early childhood to adulthood.

Ten-year-old Justine has a feeling of being in control of her emotional experience. Justine has acquired

Which of the following is true about bullying?

Despite his aggressiveness, Tyler is admired by his peers for his sophisticated but devious social skills. Tyler is a _____________ child.

Which of the following statements is true about gender differences in self-esteem?

Margaret is high in academic self-esteem and motivation. She probably credits her successes to

Teachers who emphasize learning over getting good grades tend to have

Children ______ are _ likely to hold racial and ethnic prejudices.

Many __________ children are unaware of their poor social skills and do not take responsibility for their social failures.

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Emerging Adulthood

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Exam 13: Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Which of the following is true about child sexual abusers?

In the United States today, about _______ of mothers with school-age children are employed.

Charles received few positive and many negative votes on peer acceptance self-reports from the children in his class. How would Charles be classified?

________ declines in middle childhood.

Describe the features of friendship in middle childhood.

Which of the following is true about in-group and out-group racial biases?

Self-reports that measure social prominence assess

Gay and lesbian adoption is illegal in

Interventions with rejected children aim to help them attribute their peer difficulties to ________ causes.

Which of the following is true about inequality?

Charlene received many positive and no negative votes on peer acceptance self-reports from the children in her class. How would Charlene be classified?

Describe some of the consequences of child sexual abuse from early childhood to adulthood.

Ten-year-old Justine has a feeling of being in control of her emotional experience. Justine has acquired

Which of the following is true about bullying?

Despite his aggressiveness, Tyler is admired by his peers for his sophisticated but devious social skills. Tyler is a _____________ child.

Which of the following statements is true about gender differences in self-esteem?

Margaret is high in academic self-esteem and motivation. She probably credits her successes to

Teachers who emphasize learning over getting good grades tend to have

Children __________ are _____ likely to hold racial and ethnic prejudices.

Many __________ children are unaware of their poor social skills and do not take responsibility for their social failures.

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Emerging Adulthood

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Children ______ are _ likely to hold racial and ethnic prejudices.