Exam 7: Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood.

There have recently been several high-profile cases of 'cyber-bullying,' where adolescents used social networking websites to torment a peer. In one instance, the bullies called a young girl names, interrupted her friendships with other classmates, and led her to feel very depressed and isolated. Which of the following is the type of aggression that was used in these cases?

Friendships serve many important purposes, one of which is mutual support and caring. When two friends spend a lot of their time together discussing each other's personal problems, they are engaging in co-_______________.

Solomon lives only with his mother. He has never known his father. His mother wants very much for him to "like" her, and worries that if she disciplines him he will come to resent her. She is very loving with Solomon, but rarely asserts any control over his behaviors. Solomon's mother is providing him with ____ parenting.

One intervention program designed to reduce the maltreatment of children is called Parent-Child ____ Therapy. It emphasizes warm and positive relationships between a child and his/her parents and teaches the parent how to set reasonable expectations for the child and how to employ appropriate methods of discipline.

One factor that contributes to an increased likelihood that a child will be abused or neglected is _______________, because a lack of money significantly increases the stress of daily life.

Which statement best explains the changes in prejudice that take place during the elementary-school years?

IN THE TEXT -List and describe the five stages of perspective taking, according to Robert Selman. Make sure that your answer includes the approximate ages of each of these stages.

Positive results have been found when intervention programs are initiated to help reduce child maltreatment. In fact, the maltreatment and abuse rate was cut in half in families who participated in such programs for

Mauricio is very prejudiced against white people. Use research from your text to describe two methods you might use to attempt to reduce this prejudice.

There was this family-maybe you've heard of them. There was a father who had three sons, and he married a woman with three daughters. They were a really fun "bunch." This group is an example of a(n) ____ family.

When Ki-Jana asks his parents if he can buy a car, his parents say no but sit down and explain to him the reasoning behind their decision. His parents express affection toward him and tell him that they may consider the matter at some later time. Which parenting style best describes Ki-Jana's parents?

With regard to the level of behavioral control parents assert over children, research finds that a(n) ____ amount of control is best for children.

Of the nearly three-quarters of a million children who suffer from maltreatment or neglect, about _____ percent of them are maltreated psychologically.

A ____ is a voluntary relationship between two people involving mutual liking.

One form of child maltreatment is called ____, and involves depriving a child of adequate food, clothing, and/or medical care.

As a typical parent in Latin America, Maria would place great emphasis on developing a strong sense of ____ in her children.

Friendship involves mutual and voluntary liking.

Parents tend to be more affectionate with and more punitive toward

Cody is riding the bus with his classmates, when he sees that Justin is playing with a cool toy. Cody moves to the seat next to Justin, pushes him roughly, and takes the toy away. It is not until a bus monitor hears Justin crying that the toy is returned and Cody is punished. What type of aggression has Cody demonstrated?

____ parenting is to children who have low self-esteem and tend to be overly aggressive, as ____ parenting is to children who are self-reliant, friendly, and responsible.