Question 1

If a parent told you, "My 1-year-old and I just participated in a study utilizing a 'Strange Situation,'" what would you be most likely to say?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I hope your child is securely attached." 
B)  "I hope that your child does not have any attention problems." 
C)  "I hope that your child demonstrated autonomy." 
D)  "I hope that your spouse took part in the study at the same time." 
A)  "I hope your child is securely attached." 
B)  "I hope that your child does not have any attention problems." 
C)  "I hope that your child demonstrated autonomy." 
D)  "I hope that your spouse took part in the study at the same time."

Question 2

If Michiko was insecurely attached as an infant, which of the following is least likely to apply to her as an older child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Michiko is usually calm when interacting with other children. 
B)  Michiko does not have as many friends as most children. 
C)  Michiko does not display adequate social skills with her peers. 
D)  Michiko has a difficult time resolving conflicts with others. 
A)  Michiko is usually calm when interacting with other children. 
B)  Michiko does not have as many friends as most children. 
C)  Michiko does not display adequate social skills with her peers. 
D)  Michiko has a difficult time resolving conflicts with others.

Question 3

If Andrew is shy when he is 3 years old, what is he more likely to be when he is an adolescent?

Accepted Answer

A)  highly sociable 
B)  happy 
C)  argumentative 
D)  shy 
A)  highly sociable 
B)  happy 
C)  argumentative 
D)  shy

Question 4

According to Erikson, when an infant has an adequate balance of trust and mistrust, the infant can then acquire which of the following strengths?

Accepted Answer

A)  will 
B)  hope 
C)  happiness 
D)  confidence 
A)  will 
B)  hope 
C)  happiness 
D)  confidence

Question 5

At what age does the practice of regulating one's emotions usually begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  by 2-4 months 
B)  by 4-6 months 
C)  by 8-10 months 
D)  at around the first birthday 
A)  by 2-4 months 
B)  by 4-6 months 
C)  by 8-10 months 
D)  at around the first birthday

Question 6

Stan is playing with his ball, and Billy is playing with his doll, but they are each watching what the other is doing. What are Stan and Billy most likely involved in?

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperative play 
B)  parallel play 
C)  simple social play 
D)  prosocial behaviour 
A)  cooperative play 
B)  parallel play 
C)  simple social play 
D)  prosocial behaviour

Question 7

Dr. Samuels is an evolutionary psychologist who believes that numerous human behaviours are representative of an individual's successful adaptation to what?

Accepted Answer

A)  one's peers 
B)  one's level of intelligence 
C)  one's environment 
D)  one's age 
A)  one's peers 
B)  one's level of intelligence 
C)  one's environment 
D)  one's age

Question 8

What does a secure infant attachment predict during later childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  greater intelligence 
B)  more capable peer interactions 
C)  greater independence 
D)  more competence 
A)  greater intelligence 
B)  more capable peer interactions 
C)  greater independence 
D)  more competence

Question 9

Which child has most successfully resolved the "basic trust versus mistrust" stage of psychosocial development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cecil, who trusts everyone and everything completely 
B)  Shane, who mistrusts everyone including himself 
C)  Aiden, who trusts himself but nobody else 
D)  Brian, who trusts most people but is still somewhat wary of others 
A)  Cecil, who trusts everyone and everything completely 
B)  Shane, who mistrusts everyone including himself 
C)  Aiden, who trusts himself but nobody else 
D)  Brian, who trusts most people but is still somewhat wary of others

Question 10

Which of the following is the most critical component to high-quality child care?

Accepted Answer

A)  care than includes active play 
B)  care that is given by well-trained, educated staff 
C)  care that is sensitive and responsive 
D)  care that provides nutritious meals and snacks 
A)  care than includes active play 
B)  care that is given by well-trained, educated staff 
C)  care that is sensitive and responsive 
D)  care that provides nutritious meals and snacks

Question 11

Rod is 6 months old and must attend daycare eight hours a day, five days a week. Which strategy would increase the likelihood of Rod forming a secure attachment to his parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have the parents provide Rod good "quality time." 
B)  Leave Rod in daycare on weekends, as well as weekdays. 
C)  Make sure Rod is in a daycare where one professional is taking care of many infants, so that Rod does not attach to the daycare professionals. 
D)  Make sure Rod is educationally and socially stimulated while at the daycare centre. 
A)  Have the parents provide Rod good "quality time." 
B)  Leave Rod in daycare on weekends, as well as weekdays. 
C)  Make sure Rod is in a daycare where one professional is taking care of many infants, so that Rod does not attach to the daycare professionals. 
D)  Make sure Rod is educationally and socially stimulated while at the daycare centre.

Question 12

Attachment is most critical to completing one of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. Which stage is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy versus shame and doubt 
B)  trust versus mistrust 
C)  intimacy versus isolation 
D)  initiative versus guilt 
A)  autonomy versus shame and doubt 
B)  trust versus mistrust 
C)  intimacy versus isolation 
D)  initiative versus guilt

Question 13

When Faith's mother leaves her alone in a room, Faith does not move and appears a bit dazed. What kind of attachment is Faith most likely exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  secure attachment 
B)  avoidant attachment 
C)  resistant attachment 
D)  disoriented attachment 
A)  secure attachment 
B)  avoidant attachment 
C)  resistant attachment 
D)  disoriented attachment

Question 14

According to Erikson, what is the foundation of human development?

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy 
B)  trust in self and others 
C)  initiative 
D)  identity 
A)  autonomy 
B)  trust in self and others 
C)  initiative 
D)  identity

Question 15

After reading a book on Eriksonian theory, how would Farrah most likely describe her trusting 1-year-old daughter?

Accepted Answer

A)  as possessing will 
B)  as possessing generativity 
C)  as possessing hope 
D)  as possessing purpose 
A)  as possessing will 
B)  as possessing generativity 
C)  as possessing hope 
D)  as possessing purpose

If a parent told you, "My 1-year-old and I just participated in a study utilizing a 'Strange Situation,'" what would you be most likely to say?

If Michiko was insecurely attached as an infant, which of the following is least likely to apply to her as an older child?

If Andrew is shy when he is 3 years old, what is he more likely to be when he is an adolescent?

According to Erikson, when an infant has an adequate balance of trust and mistrust, the infant can then acquire which of the following strengths?

At what age does the practice of regulating one's emotions usually begin?

Stan is playing with his ball, and Billy is playing with his doll, but they are each watching what the other is doing. What are Stan and Billy most likely involved in?

Dr. Samuels is an evolutionary psychologist who believes that numerous human behaviours are representative of an individual's successful adaptation to what?

What does a secure infant attachment predict during later childhood?

Which child has most successfully resolved the "basic trust versus mistrust" stage of psychosocial development?

Which of the following is the most critical component to high-quality child care?

Rod is 6 months old and must attend daycare eight hours a day, five days a week. Which strategy would increase the likelihood of Rod forming a secure attachment to his parents?

Attachment is most critical to completing one of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. Which stage is it?

When Faith's mother leaves her alone in a room, Faith does not move and appears a bit dazed. What kind of attachment is Faith most likely exhibiting?

According to Erikson, what is the foundation of human development?

After reading a book on Eriksonian theory, how would Farrah most likely describe her trusting 1-year-old daughter?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations

Tools for Exploring the World

Growing and Learning in the Preschool Years

Interacting and the Work of Play

Off to School

Expanding Social Horizons

Rites of Passage

Moving into the Adult Social World

Becoming an Adult

Being with Others

Work and Leisure

Making It in Midlife

The Personal Context of Later Life

Social Aspects of Later Life

The Final Passage

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Exam 4: Entering the Social World

If a parent told you, "My 1-year-old and I just participated in a study utilizing a 'Strange Situation,'" what would you be most likely to say?

If Michiko was insecurely attached as an infant, which of the following is least likely to apply to her as an older child?

If Andrew is shy when he is 3 years old, what is he more likely to be when he is an adolescent?

According to Erikson, when an infant has an adequate balance of trust and mistrust, the infant can then acquire which of the following strengths?

At what age does the practice of regulating one's emotions usually begin?

Stan is playing with his ball, and Billy is playing with his doll, but they are each watching what the other is doing. What are Stan and Billy most likely involved in?

Dr. Samuels is an evolutionary psychologist who believes that numerous human behaviours are representative of an individual's successful adaptation to what?

What does a secure infant attachment predict during later childhood?

Which child has most successfully resolved the "basic trust versus mistrust" stage of psychosocial development?

Which of the following is the most critical component to high-quality child care?

Rod is 6 months old and must attend daycare eight hours a day, five days a week. Which strategy would increase the likelihood of Rod forming a secure attachment to his parents?

Attachment is most critical to completing one of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. Which stage is it?

When Faith's mother leaves her alone in a room, Faith does not move and appears a bit dazed. What kind of attachment is Faith most likely exhibiting?

According to Erikson, what is the foundation of human development?

After reading a book on Eriksonian theory, how would Farrah most likely describe her trusting 1-year-old daughter?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations

Tools for Exploring the World

Growing and Learning in the Preschool Years

Interacting and the Work of Play

Off to School

Expanding Social Horizons

Rites of Passage

Moving into the Adult Social World

Becoming an Adult

Being with Others

Work and Leisure

Making It in Midlife

The Personal Context of Later Life

Social Aspects of Later Life

The Final Passage

Filters