Question 1

Which child comes from a country where there are concerns about the only child becoming a selfish individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pedro, who comes from Spain 
B)  Liang, who comes from China 
C)  Sofia, who comes from Italy 
D)  Genevieve, who comes from France 
A)  Pedro, who comes from Spain 
B)  Liang, who comes from China 
C)  Sofia, who comes from Italy 
D)  Genevieve, who comes from France

Question 2

How does a child's descriptions of others change as he/she ages?

Accepted Answer

A)  The description becomes more abstract. 
B)  The description becomes more concrete. 
C)  The description becomes more simplistic. 
D)  The description becomes more representational. 
A)  The description becomes more abstract. 
B)  The description becomes more concrete. 
C)  The description becomes more simplistic. 
D)  The description becomes more representational.

Question 3

Jerry is a member of the "druggie" crowd. What kind of parents does he most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian 
B)  authoritative 
C)  indulgent 
D)  very controlling 
A)  authoritarian 
B)  authoritative 
C)  indulgent 
D)  very controlling

Question 4

How does a dominance hierarchy affect a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is increased internal conflict. 
B)  There is equal status for all members. 
C)  There is a single leader. 
D)  There are few active members. 
A)  There is increased internal conflict. 
B)  There is equal status for all members. 
C)  There is a single leader. 
D)  There are few active members.

Question 5

What happens to the sibling relationship as the siblings get older?

Accepted Answer

A)  It improves as the youngest approaches adolescence. 
B)  It deteriorates as the youngest approaches adolescence. 
C)  Younger siblings generally report their siblings to be more like parental figures. 
D)  Age does not affect the nature of the relationship between siblings. 
A)  It improves as the youngest approaches adolescence. 
B)  It deteriorates as the youngest approaches adolescence. 
C)  Younger siblings generally report their siblings to be more like parental figures. 
D)  Age does not affect the nature of the relationship between siblings.

Question 6

Andrea's parents include her in most family discussions. This has been shown to increase the likelihood of Andrea being in certain crowds. Which of the following crowds are they?

Accepted Answer

A)  popular or jock 
B)  normal or brainy 
C)  brainy or druggie 
D)  normal or popular 
A)  popular or jock 
B)  normal or brainy 
C)  brainy or druggie 
D)  normal or popular

Question 7

According to your textbook, what is the relationship between watching a lot of television during childhood and a reduction of the child's attention span?

Accepted Answer

A)  Watching a lot of TV is inversely correlated with a child's attention span. 
B)  Watching a lot of TV causes aggressive behaviour, not problems with attention span. 
C)  Watching a lot of TV is unrelated to attention span. 
D)  Watching a lot of TV reduces the incidence of problems with attention span. 
A)  Watching a lot of TV is inversely correlated with a child's attention span. 
B)  Watching a lot of TV causes aggressive behaviour, not problems with attention span. 
C)  Watching a lot of TV is unrelated to attention span. 
D)  Watching a lot of TV reduces the incidence of problems with attention span.

Question 8

How can Hailey's parents increase her odds of associating with the "brainy crowd" at school?

Accepted Answer

A)  make time with friends contingent on her academic performance 
B)  hire her a tutor 
C)  avoid forcing her to make decisions concerning the family 
D)  monitor her out-of-school behaviour 
A)  make time with friends contingent on her academic performance 
B)  hire her a tutor 
C)  avoid forcing her to make decisions concerning the family 
D)  monitor her out-of-school behaviour

Question 9

Which pair of siblings is most likely to get along very well?

Accepted Answer

A)  William (a boy) and Beth (a girl) 
B)  Mary (a girl who is temperamentally emotional) and Lisa (who is not temperamentally emotional) 
C)  Ruth (a girl) and Greta (a girl) 
D)  Sam (a boy who is temperamentally emotional) and Trevor (who is also temperamentally emotional) 
A)  William (a boy) and Beth (a girl) 
B)  Mary (a girl who is temperamentally emotional) and Lisa (who is not temperamentally emotional) 
C)  Ruth (a girl) and Greta (a girl) 
D)  Sam (a boy who is temperamentally emotional) and Trevor (who is also temperamentally emotional)

Question 10

Who most likely made the statement, "friends are loyal to the end!"?

Accepted Answer

A)  a 3-year-old 
B)  a 6-year-old 
C)  a 9-year-old 
D)  a 12-year-old 
A)  a 3-year-old 
B)  a 6-year-old 
C)  a 9-year-old 
D)  a 12-year-old

Question 11

Who is most likely to be distressed by the fact that she has a new baby brother?

Accepted Answer

A)  Annabella, who is 2 years old 
B)  Noni, who has two older sisters 
C)  Monique, who has one older brother 
D)  Patsy, who has four siblings 
A)  Annabella, who is 2 years old 
B)  Noni, who has two older sisters 
C)  Monique, who has one older brother 
D)  Patsy, who has four siblings

Question 12

Why do the harmful impacts of divorce appear to have increased in more recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divorce is so uncommon that children of divorce are seen as very different. 
B)  Divorce settlements are more "vicious" than they were in the past. 
C)  Joint versus single custody has become more of the norm. 
D)  The gap between single- and two-parent family incomes is widening. 
A)  Divorce is so uncommon that children of divorce are seen as very different. 
B)  Divorce settlements are more "vicious" than they were in the past. 
C)  Joint versus single custody has become more of the norm. 
D)  The gap between single- and two-parent family incomes is widening.

Question 13

Boris, Freddy and Sam are playing with their trucks in the sandbox. Because Boris wants to play with Sam's truck, Boris punches and kicks Sam so that he can get Sam's truck. What type of violence is Boris exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  relational aggression 
B)  instrumental aggression 
C)  hostile aggression 
D)  vicious aggression 
A)  relational aggression 
B)  instrumental aggression 
C)  hostile aggression 
D)  vicious aggression

Question 14

Graham watches TV for many hours every day. Dan does not watch TV at all. Which of the following is most likely?

Accepted Answer

A)  The type of TV that Graham watches will impact his behaviour. 
B)  Dan will be more aggressive. 
C)  Dan is less intelligent. 
D)  Graham has a more realistic view of the elderly. 
A)  The type of TV that Graham watches will impact his behaviour. 
B)  Dan will be more aggressive. 
C)  Dan is less intelligent. 
D)  Graham has a more realistic view of the elderly.

Question 15

In which case would Tony be more likely to have friends of a different race?

Accepted Answer

A)  if he attended a school with small class sizes 
B)  if he attended a private school 
C)  if his friends were older 
D)  if his friends had different attitudes than his own 
A)  if he attended a school with small class sizes 
B)  if he attended a private school 
C)  if his friends were older 
D)  if his friends had different attitudes than his own

Question 16

Clive says that Erik is his best friend because "We like to play with each other, and Erik always lets me use his soccer ball." How old is Clive most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 years old 
B)  8 years old 
C)  12 years old 
D)  15 years old 
A)  5 years old 
B)  8 years old 
C)  12 years old 
D)  15 years old

Question 17

Which TV show emphasizes prosocial behaviour among children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mr. Rogers' Neighbourhood 
B)  Arthur 
C)  Curious George 
D)  Square One TV 
A)  Mr. Rogers' Neighbourhood 
B)  Arthur 
C)  Curious George 
D)  Square One TV

Question 18

Which of the following phrases would best complete the analogy, "Crowd is to clique as"?

Accepted Answer

A)  set is to subset 
B)  friends are to rivals 
C)  black is to white 
D)  attitude is to behaviour 
A)  set is to subset 
B)  friends are to rivals 
C)  black is to white 
D)  attitude is to behaviour

Question 19

Mitchell has reached the age at which he is aware of racial stereotypes and he is uncomfortable when his friends insult or intimidate other peers who are different than he is. At what age has Mitchell arrived?

Accepted Answer

A)  6-7 years 
B)  8-9 years 
C)  10-11 years 
D)  12-13 years 
A)  6-7 years 
B)  8-9 years 
C)  10-11 years 
D)  12-13 years

Question 20

Which child is best described as an "average child?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Sarah, who is well-liked by most all her classmates 
B)  Natalie, who has some classmates that like her somewhat and others that dislike her somewhat 
C)  Ethan, who is ignored by his classmates 
D)  Donald, who is disliked by most of his classmates 
A)  Sarah, who is well-liked by most all her classmates 
B)  Natalie, who has some classmates that like her somewhat and others that dislike her somewhat 
C)  Ethan, who is ignored by his classmates 
D)  Donald, who is disliked by most of his classmates

Which child comes from a country where there are concerns about the only child becoming a selfish individual?

How does a child's descriptions of others change as he/she ages?

Jerry is a member of the "druggie" crowd. What kind of parents does he most likely have?

How does a dominance hierarchy affect a group?

What happens to the sibling relationship as the siblings get older?

Andrea's parents include her in most family discussions. This has been shown to increase the likelihood of Andrea being in certain crowds. Which of the following crowds are they?

According to your textbook, what is the relationship between watching a lot of television during childhood and a reduction of the child's attention span?

How can Hailey's parents increase her odds of associating with the "brainy crowd" at school?

Which pair of siblings is most likely to get along very well?

Who most likely made the statement, "friends are loyal to the end!"?

Who is most likely to be distressed by the fact that she has a new baby brother?

Why do the harmful impacts of divorce appear to have increased in more recent years?

Boris, Freddy and Sam are playing with their trucks in the sandbox. Because Boris wants to play with Sam's truck, Boris punches and kicks Sam so that he can get Sam's truck. What type of violence is Boris exhibiting?

Graham watches TV for many hours every day. Dan does not watch TV at all. Which of the following is most likely?

In which case would Tony be more likely to have friends of a different race?

Clive says that Erik is his best friend because "We like to play with each other, and Erik always lets me use his soccer ball." How old is Clive most likely to be?

Which TV show emphasizes prosocial behaviour among children?

Which of the following phrases would best complete the analogy, "Crowd is to clique as"?

Mitchell has reached the age at which he is aware of racial stereotypes and he is uncomfortable when his friends insult or intimidate other peers who are different than he is. At what age has Mitchell arrived?

Which child is best described as an "average child?"

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Which child comes from a country where there are concerns about the only child becoming a selfish individual?

How does a child's descriptions of others change as he/she ages?

Jerry is a member of the "druggie" crowd. What kind of parents does he most likely have?

How does a dominance hierarchy affect a group?

What happens to the sibling relationship as the siblings get older?

Andrea's parents include her in most family discussions. This has been shown to increase the likelihood of Andrea being in certain crowds. Which of the following crowds are they?

According to your textbook, what is the relationship between watching a lot of television during childhood and a reduction of the child's attention span?

How can Hailey's parents increase her odds of associating with the "brainy crowd" at school?

Which pair of siblings is most likely to get along very well?

Who most likely made the statement, "friends are loyal to the end!"?

Who is most likely to be distressed by the fact that she has a new baby brother?

Why do the harmful impacts of divorce appear to have increased in more recent years?

Boris, Freddy and Sam are playing with their trucks in the sandbox. Because Boris wants to play with Sam's truck, Boris punches and kicks Sam so that he can get Sam's truck. What type of violence is Boris exhibiting?

Graham watches TV for many hours every day. Dan does not watch TV at all. Which of the following is most likely?

In which case would Tony be more likely to have friends of a different race?

Clive says that Erik is his best friend because "We like to play with each other, and Erik always lets me use his soccer ball." How old is Clive most likely to be?

Which TV show emphasizes prosocial behaviour among children?

Which of the following phrases would best complete the analogy, "Crowd is to clique as"?

Mitchell has reached the age at which he is aware of racial stereotypes and he is uncomfortable when his friends insult or intimidate other peers who are different than he is. At what age has Mitchell arrived?

Which child is best described as an "average child?"

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations

Tools for Exploring the World

Entering the Social World

Growing and Learning in the Preschool Years

Interacting and the Work of Play

Off to School

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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