Exam 9: Raising Children

Single-parent families have been maligned for causing juvenile delinquency, poverty, and a host of other social problems. List at least three difficulties with such a sweeping generalization.

Developmental psychologists believe that the __________ parenting style best predicts outcomes in children thought to be most desirable.

Parents do not simply socialize children; their children also influence this socialization through several mechanisms. Which is NOT one of these?

A higher value is placed on boys than on girls in most societies around the world.

The term "broken home" is sometimes used to refer to:

Who expanded the idea that children learn by reinforcement and believed that children also learn by watching and imitating others, an idea made famous by his research with dolls?

An authoritative parenting style is one in which parents are demanding and maintain high levels of control over their children, but they are also warm and receptive. These parents try to guide their children compassionately, while also setting limits on their behavior.

Which of the following trends is found in parenting around the world today?

When parents are asked to choose from a list of childhood traits that they consider most desirable for their children, lower-income parents tend to choose traits such as obedience, conformity, staying out of trouble, and keeping neat and clean.

Research shows that father involvement is important because it can enhance children's social, emotional, and cognitive well-being.

Although most aspects of parenting differ little between heterosexual and same-sex families, gays and lesbians do have several unique aspects with respect to raising children. Which is NOT one of these unique aspects?

During Colonial America, children were treated like adults in many ways.

Mead elaborated on Cooley's concept of the "looking-glass self' by describing "role taking," which is __________.

Most lesbian and gay families are formed from:

Mario, a university researcher, studies children. He is particularly interested in the period that begins in adolescence. During this stage, children develop capacities for abstract thought, and can conceptualize more complex issues or rules that can be used for problem solving. Using Piaget's model, which stage is this?

Samira's parents are strict, punitive, less communicative, and offer less warmth and support than many other parents. Her parents love her, but tend toward being rigid. This is an example of authoritative parenting.

Natalie is thinking about what it would be like to be a mother. Considering what you have learned from the text, which of the following would you tell her?

Maria, a Mexican-American mother, feels strongly that her children should have a sense of pride about their heritage. She takes time to teach them Mexican cooking, to instill in them the religious traditions of their ancestors, and to ensure that they learn Spanish as well as English. This is an example of:

Describe the different types of single-parent families. Explain why it is a mistake to overgeneralize about the effects of single parenting.

Economic conditions, region of the country, whether it is urban or rural, cultural and religious traditions, gendered norms, job opportunities, and level of technology are just a few of the __________ that shape parenting.