Exam 4: Social Development in Infancy and Childhood

The extreme neglect that can cause abnormally low growth is called psychological stunting.

Continuous reinforcement is less subject to extinction than intermittent reinforcement.

Explain the learning theory concepts of extinction and extinction burst. Provide an example of these concepts.

List the five goals of treatment of sexual abuse.

Research provides mixed results regarding the effects of birth order on children.

Define the ABCs of behavior.

The Chinese perspective of parenting includes which of the following:

Homeostasis means:

Approximately _____ percent of single-parent families are headed by women.

With Judaism,the one-week period of mourning at home after the burial of a loved one is called:

Describe the perception and treatment of death by: (a)Lebanese families; (b)Hindus; and (c)Jewish families.

Abused children frequently show developmental delays.

A theme of Native American life is that time flows along with life and,therefore,should not control or dictate how you live.

Discuss the dynamics involved in child sexual abuse. Describe and assess the long- and short-term effects on the victims.

A type of _____ in a family system involves the communication and supportive social interaction family members receive from friends,neighbors,and relatives.

Describe the characteristics of the victims and perpetrators of child abuse.

Explain the process of socialization,and why it is so important.

What are your thoughts about using time-outs in child management? To what extent,if any,do you think they work?

Forcing a child to shoplift or drink beer is an example of the ______ category of emotional maltreatment.

Unpopular children tend to be socially immature,and may be too pushy or demanding,or very shy and withdrawn.