Question 1

How do the largest group of children grow up?

Accepted Answer

A)  in families with two heterosexual parent figures 
B)  in families with both biological parents 
C)  in families with a lone parent, usually a mother 
D)  in families with stepparents 
A)  in families with two heterosexual parent figures 
B)  in families with both biological parents 
C)  in families with a lone parent, usually a mother 
D)  in families with stepparents

Question 2

Indicate possible negative effects of peer relationships.

Accepted Answer

Possible negative effects of peer relati

Question 3

According to the text,in which families do grandparents tend to be more involved with grandchildren?

Accepted Answer

A)  in Aboriginal families 
B)  on the father's side of the family 
C)  in families of British origin 
D)  in large families 
A)  in Aboriginal families 
B)  on the father's side of the family 
C)  in families of British origin 
D)  in large families

Question 4

According to the text,what does the experience of the Dionne family illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  the best methods of raising children today 
B)  the neglect experienced by children in large families 
C)  the intrusion of experts into family life 
D)  the sensitivity to minority traditions of child rearing 
A)  the best methods of raising children today 
B)  the neglect experienced by children in large families 
C)  the intrusion of experts into family life 
D)  the sensitivity to minority traditions of child rearing

Question 5

According to the text,how do family stories help socialize children?

Accepted Answer

A)  by emphasizing family values 
B)  by putting down family traditions 
C)  by discouraging family identity 
D)  by weaving families and kin together 
A)  by emphasizing family values 
B)  by putting down family traditions 
C)  by discouraging family identity 
D)  by weaving families and kin together

Question 6

A(n)____________________ parenting style allows children to make their own decisions without providing firm guidelines.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ parenting style allows children to make...

Question 7

According to Diana Baumrind (who described authoritarian,permissive,and authoritative parents),how do parents tend to raise the most competent children?

Accepted Answer

A)  if they allow their children to make all or most decisions for themselves 
B)  if they have high standards for their children, but pay attention to each child's needs 
C)  if they set firm rules for their children and make no exceptions because they want to be fair 
D)  if they demand that their children obey commands immediately and without question 
A)  if they allow their children to make all or most decisions for themselves 
B)  if they have high standards for their children, but pay attention to each child's needs 
C)  if they set firm rules for their children and make no exceptions because they want to be fair 
D)  if they demand that their children obey commands immediately and without question

Question 8

Briefly describe three parenting styles.

Accepted Answer

1. Authoritative parenting: This style i

Question 9

According to the text,why are the choices working parents make about childcare important?

Accepted Answer

A)  They need to look for homes that are regulated by the government. 
B)  Many children spend more time with substitute caregivers than with parents. 
C)  Children in small daycare centres tend to lag in school readiness. 
D)  Quality childcare mostly protects a child's health and safety. 
A)  They need to look for homes that are regulated by the government. 
B)  Many children spend more time with substitute caregivers than with parents. 
C)  Children in small daycare centres tend to lag in school readiness. 
D)  Quality childcare mostly protects a child's health and safety.

Question 10

According to the text,which parents are cold and distant?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian 
B)  uninvolved 
C)  disengaged 
D)  permissive 
A)  authoritarian 
B)  uninvolved 
C)  disengaged 
D)  permissive

Question 11

According to the text,which statement is TRUE concerning the socialization of children?

Accepted Answer

A)  When both parents work, they have little influence on socialization. 
B)  Parents exert a great deal of indirect control over their children's environment. 
C)  Parents need to arrange many birthday parties for healthy child development. 
D)  Teachers are the most important socializers for children. 
A)  When both parents work, they have little influence on socialization. 
B)  Parents exert a great deal of indirect control over their children's environment. 
C)  Parents need to arrange many birthday parties for healthy child development. 
D)  Teachers are the most important socializers for children.

Question 12

According to the text,what is the effect of separation and lack of contact with a parent?

Accepted Answer

A)  It affects girls separated from fathers more than boys. 
B)  It affects boys separated from fathers more than girls. 
C)  It affects boys separated from mothers more than girls. 
D)  It affects both sexes equally. 
A)  It affects girls separated from fathers more than boys. 
B)  It affects boys separated from fathers more than girls. 
C)  It affects boys separated from mothers more than girls. 
D)  It affects both sexes equally.

Question 13

Because adoptive and other non-biological parents are not perceived as genuine parents by many in society,according to the text,what might they have difficulties with?

Accepted Answer

A)  loving the adopted child 
B)  disciplining the child 
C)  providing adequate physical care 
D)  genealogical bewilderment 
A)  loving the adopted child 
B)  disciplining the child 
C)  providing adequate physical care 
D)  genealogical bewilderment

Question 14

According to the text,what happens to parents as children move out of the home into the community?

Accepted Answer

A)  They lose control over their children's environment. 
B)  They feel reassured since they select the form of child care. 
C)  They retain some control over their children's environment. 
D)  They continue to exert full control over their children's socialization. 
A)  They lose control over their children's environment. 
B)  They feel reassured since they select the form of child care. 
C)  They retain some control over their children's environment. 
D)  They continue to exert full control over their children's socialization.

Question 15

Amanda is trying to copy the way her older sister,Julia,acts around boys.According to the text,what is Julia?

Accepted Answer

A)  an advisor for Amanda 
B)  a role model for Amanda 
C)  an angry rival for Amanda 
D)  a role usurper for Amanda 
A)  an advisor for Amanda 
B)  a role model for Amanda 
C)  an angry rival for Amanda 
D)  a role usurper for Amanda

Question 16

According to the text,in general,what are boys encouraged to be?

Accepted Answer

A)  quieter and less expressive 
B)  caring and nurturing 
C)  independent and active 
D)  intellectual and sensitive 
A)  quieter and less expressive 
B)  caring and nurturing 
C)  independent and active 
D)  intellectual and sensitive

Question 17

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a protective factor for children facing family disruption?

Accepted Answer

A)  a warm school environment 
B)  permissive parenting 
C)  clear rules 
D)  peer support 
A)  a warm school environment 
B)  permissive parenting 
C)  clear rules 
D)  peer support

Question 18

According to the text,what happens to children who grow up in authoritarian families?

Accepted Answer

A)  They become more responsible adults because standards are clear. 
B)  They experience both high expectations and regard for their wishes. 
C)  They are much less likely to be spanked because they are obedient. 
D)  They may be caught in a vicious cycle of defiance and punishment. 
A)  They become more responsible adults because standards are clear. 
B)  They experience both high expectations and regard for their wishes. 
C)  They are much less likely to be spanked because they are obedient. 
D)  They may be caught in a vicious cycle of defiance and punishment.

Question 19

____________________ parents are low in both responsiveness and the demands they place on their children.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ parents are low in both responsiveness...

Question 20

Emma's parents are authoritative.According to the text,which is probably most typical of their parenting?

Accepted Answer

A)  They emphasize Emma's responsibilities, but let her make few decisions. 
B)  They feel that Emma should make her own decisions, even if they are inconvenient. 
C)  They have high expectations for Emma, and allow no excuses if she fails to achieve them. 
D)  They have high expectations for Emma, but respect her as an individual. 
A)  They emphasize Emma's responsibilities, but let her make few decisions. 
B)  They feel that Emma should make her own decisions, even if they are inconvenient. 
C)  They have high expectations for Emma, and allow no excuses if she fails to achieve them. 
D)  They have high expectations for Emma, but respect her as an individual.

How do the largest group of children grow up?

Indicate possible negative effects of peer relationships.

According to the text,in which families do grandparents tend to be more involved with grandchildren?

According to the text,what does the experience of the Dionne family illustrate?

According to the text,how do family stories help socialize children?

A(n)____________________ parenting style allows children to make their own decisions without providing firm guidelines.

According to Diana Baumrind (who described authoritarian,permissive,and authoritative parents),how do parents tend to raise the most competent children?

Briefly describe three parenting styles.

According to the text,why are the choices working parents make about childcare important?

According to the text,which parents are cold and distant?

According to the text,which statement is TRUE concerning the socialization of children?

According to the text,what is the effect of separation and lack of contact with a parent?

Because adoptive and other non-biological parents are not perceived as genuine parents by many in society,according to the text,what might they have difficulties with?

According to the text,what happens to parents as children move out of the home into the community?

Amanda is trying to copy the way her older sister,Julia,acts around boys.According to the text,what is Julia?

According to the text,in general,what are boys encouraged to be?

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a protective factor for children facing family disruption?

According to the text,what happens to children who grow up in authoritarian families?

____________________ parents are low in both responsiveness and the demands they place on their children.

Emma's parents are authoritative.According to the text,which is probably most typical of their parenting?

What Is a Family

Being Different

Getting Together

Wedding Bells and After

Children Yes or No

The Middle Years and the Not-So-Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family and the World of Work

The Family Beleaguered When Problems Come

Home Dangerous Home: Abuse and Violence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ballpredicting the Future of the Family

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Exam 6: Bringing up Baby

How do the largest group of children grow up?

Indicate possible negative effects of peer relationships.

According to the text,in which families do grandparents tend to be more involved with grandchildren?

According to the text,what does the experience of the Dionne family illustrate?

According to the text,how do family stories help socialize children?

A(n)____________________ parenting style allows children to make their own decisions without providing firm guidelines.

According to Diana Baumrind (who described authoritarian,permissive,and authoritative parents),how do parents tend to raise the most competent children?

Briefly describe three parenting styles.

According to the text,why are the choices working parents make about childcare important?

According to the text,which parents are cold and distant?

According to the text,which statement is TRUE concerning the socialization of children?

According to the text,what is the effect of separation and lack of contact with a parent?

Because adoptive and other non-biological parents are not perceived as genuine parents by many in society,according to the text,what might they have difficulties with?

According to the text,what happens to parents as children move out of the home into the community?

Amanda is trying to copy the way her older sister,Julia,acts around boys.According to the text,what is Julia?

According to the text,in general,what are boys encouraged to be?

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a protective factor for children facing family disruption?

According to the text,what happens to children who grow up in authoritarian families?

____________________ parents are low in both responsiveness and the demands they place on their children.

Emma's parents are authoritative.According to the text,which is probably most typical of their parenting?

What Is a Family

Being Different

Getting Together

Wedding Bells and After

Children Yes or No

The Middle Years and the Not-So-Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family and the World of Work

The Family Beleaguered When Problems Come

Home Dangerous Home: Abuse and Violence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ballpredicting the Future of the Family

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