Exam 10: Middle Childhood: Emotional and Social Development

Which of the following situations can be accompanied by stress?

Studies have shown that the higher the socioeconomic status of children's families:

Francesca is showing a great deal of interest in how things work and how they are made. She has begun making beaded jewelry and has learned how to sew. According to Erikson's stages of development, Francesca is probably in which stage of development?

Compared to 25 years ago, U.S. families:

Leonard is extremely aggressive-hitting and shoving children who do not do his bidding. He gets into fights on a daily basis in the schoolyard and on the school bus. Most of his peers are afraid of him and some adults are put off by his behavior as well. Although he is repeatedly reprimanded, he does not change his behavior. What actions do you think his school is likely to take?

Which of these is a function of peer groups?

An important moderator of stress is a person's perception of whom or what is responsible for the outcome of events and behaviors in his or her life. This is called:

The activation of inner states and processes that prompt, direct, and sustain activity is called:

Monica has several lucky charms. She uses them to protect her from harm and to promote good fortune. Recently when Monica got an A on an exam, she attributed it to her lucky rabbit's foot. Monica believes in:

With regard to the education of Hispanic youth, researchers believe that:

Martha knows that when she studies for a test she is sure to get a better grade. Whenever a test is given, she studies because she knows it will have an effect. Most probably Martha has:

Johnnie doesn't try hard when it comes to schoolwork. He feels that no matter how hard he studies, the result is a matter of luck. Most probably Johnnie has:

According to your textbook, what are the functions of schools?

Which of the following statements is true about children in later childhood?

Ms. Wilkins frequently tells her class that they are just great. Upon completion of an assignment, Ms. Wilkins always responds with "Good job!" regardless of the number of mistakes. She has taught the class a song called "I'm the Best" and has the class sing it every morning. Ms. Wilkins is instilling ___________ in her students.

Jillian practices her flute every day for 2 hours. She says that she does this because she loves music and she enjoys playing the flute. Her motivation is:

Jerry is constantly chided for being clumsy. He is also always picked last for team sports activities and games. Jerry claims that he is not athletic and avoids these activities but maintains that he is a good person and is a good math student. These self-assessments Jerry makes are examples of his _________, which are _________.

Which statement is true about body image?

Which of the following is true concerning children of divorce?

Lately Karim has been having trouble sleeping. When his mother asks what is bothering him he is unable to pinpoint anything in particular. He says that he is worried about the future. It can be said that Karim is suffering from: