Question 1

What is a North American child's primary use for his/her computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  playing games 
B)  listening to music 
C)  researching for school 
D)  social networking 
A)  playing games 
B)  listening to music 
C)  researching for school 
D)  social networking

Question 2

Zoe is the new girl at the local high school. Even though they barely know her, Sydney and Jenna spread malicious rumours about why Zoe had to leave her previous school. Sydney and Jenna's maltreatment of Zoe exemplifies what type of behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile aggression 
B)  torment 
C)  relational aggression 
D)  intimidation 
A)  hostile aggression 
B)  torment 
C)  relational aggression 
D)  intimidation

Question 3

Who would likely have the highest self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Valerie, who has high status in a clique of her school's most "in" crowd 
B)  Kevin, who has high status with one of the most "in" kids in school 
C)  Neil, who has high status in his school's most "in" crowd 
D)  Mallory, who has high status with teachers in her school 
A)  Valerie, who has high status in a clique of her school's most "in" crowd 
B)  Kevin, who has high status with one of the most "in" kids in school 
C)  Neil, who has high status in his school's most "in" crowd 
D)  Mallory, who has high status with teachers in her school

Question 4

Junior is learning the values, behaviours, and roles of his culture. What is Junior experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  time-out 
B)  counterimitation 
C)  authoritative parenting 
D)  socialization 
A)  time-out 
B)  counterimitation 
C)  authoritative parenting 
D)  socialization

Question 5

Your son Barney tells you that he really enjoys spending time with his friend Jake because "Jake helps me with my math problems, and I trust him to always be my friend." How old is Barney most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 years old 
B)  7 years old 
C)  11 years old 
D)  13 years old 
A)  5 years old 
B)  7 years old 
C)  11 years old 
D)  13 years old

Question 6

How do only children differ from children with siblings?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more likely to be introverted. 
B)  They are more selfish. 
C)  They are more immature. 
D)  They have more success in school. 
A)  They are more likely to be introverted. 
B)  They are more selfish. 
C)  They are more immature. 
D)  They have more success in school.

Question 7

Clyde is quite a character. He is very well liked by some people in his class but is very much disliked by some others. What kind of child does Clyde exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A)  a popular child 
B)  a rejected child 
C)  an average child 
D)  a controversial child 
A)  a popular child 
B)  a rejected child 
C)  an average child 
D)  a controversial child

Question 8

Jackie and Melissa are two friends who spend a lot of time together. Melissa likes to discuss her issues with her family, and Jackie talks about her problems with her boyfriend. What is the term used to describe the type of conversations between Jackie and Melissa?

Accepted Answer

A)  co-conspiracy 
B)  gossip 
C)  co-rumination 
D)  brooding 
A)  co-conspiracy 
B)  gossip 
C)  co-rumination 
D)  brooding

Question 9

How do most adopted children adapt to the school environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have more difficulty adjusting to school than children living with biological parents. 
B)  They have more maladjusted attachments to teachers. 
C)  The extent of problems they experience is affected by the level of involvement of the adoptive parents. 
D)  They are delayed in terms of cognitive development. 
A)  They have more difficulty adjusting to school than children living with biological parents. 
B)  They have more maladjusted attachments to teachers. 
C)  The extent of problems they experience is affected by the level of involvement of the adoptive parents. 
D)  They are delayed in terms of cognitive development.

Question 10

What is one thing divorcing parents can do to limit the negative impact of the divorce on their children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expect the children to be happy, and stay away from talking about negative feelings related to the divorce. 
B)  Ask the children to help with parental disagreements. 
C)  Explain to the children why they are divorcing and what changes they can expect. 
D)  Find an opposite -sex role model for the children. 
A)  Expect the children to be happy, and stay away from talking about negative feelings related to the divorce. 
B)  Ask the children to help with parental disagreements. 
C)  Explain to the children why they are divorcing and what changes they can expect. 
D)  Find an opposite -sex role model for the children.

Question 11

What single factor appears to be most influential in determining whether an adolescent will "cave-in" to peer pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  the degree to which appropriate standards of behaviour are clear-cut 
B)  the degree to which the adolescent can get into trouble for engaging in the act 
C)  the degree to which parents oppose the act 
D)  the degree to which the act requires effort 
A)  the degree to which appropriate standards of behaviour are clear-cut 
B)  the degree to which the adolescent can get into trouble for engaging in the act 
C)  the degree to which parents oppose the act 
D)  the degree to which the act requires effort

Question 12

A child will typically describe another person in a positive manner until he/she reaches what approximate age?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 years 
B)  8 years 
C)  9 years 
D)  10 years 
A)  7 years 
B)  8 years 
C)  9 years 
D)  10 years

Question 13

Which of the following adult children is likely a product of divorced parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kerri, who has her own happy family 
B)  Nathan, who is an alcoholic 
C)  Gary, who is divorced himself 
D)  Bradford, who is a depressed drug addict 
A)  Kerri, who has her own happy family 
B)  Nathan, who is an alcoholic 
C)  Gary, who is divorced himself 
D)  Bradford, who is a depressed drug addict

Question 14

Which advice should you give to parents who are trying to reduce their children's sibling conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Ignore the conflict and it will pass.'" 
B)  "Try to keep your marital problems to yourself." 
C)  "You don't have to justify how you treat your kids." 
D)  "Children will fight no matter what you do." 
A)  "Ignore the conflict and it will pass.'" 
B)  "Try to keep your marital problems to yourself." 
C)  "You don't have to justify how you treat your kids." 
D)  "Children will fight no matter what you do."

Question 15

According to Foster and Watkins (2010), which of the following can be eliminated for having a negative link between television and childhood behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  a child's reduced attention span 
B)  a child's ability to cooperate with others 
C)  a child's happiness 
D)  a child's increased activity level 
A)  a child's reduced attention span 
B)  a child's ability to cooperate with others 
C)  a child's happiness 
D)  a child's increased activity level

Question 16

Sixteen-year-old Yvonne is a member of the "Jocks," the highest-status crowd at the school. What does this information most likely indicate about Yvonne?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is very intelligent. 
B)  She has average self-esteem. 
C)  She has high self-esteem. 
D)  She has very few close friends. 
A)  She is very intelligent. 
B)  She has average self-esteem. 
C)  She has high self-esteem. 
D)  She has very few close friends.

Question 17

Laura, who is 14 years old, is extremely upset about the fact that someone made fun of her in class. Who is Laura most likely to seek support from?

Accepted Answer

A)  her teacher 
B)  her close friends 
C)  her mother 
D)  her father 
A)  her teacher 
B)  her close friends 
C)  her mother 
D)  her father

Question 18

There is a group in town made up of girls who like golf. Who is most likely to be the leader of the group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Annika, who is the best golfer in the group 
B)  Holly, who has the most outgoing personality 
C)  Nancy, who is the wealthiest person in the group 
D)  Cathy, who is the best student in the group 
A)  Annika, who is the best golfer in the group 
B)  Holly, who has the most outgoing personality 
C)  Nancy, who is the wealthiest person in the group 
D)  Cathy, who is the best student in the group

Question 19

Which child is most likely to define a friend as "someone who plays with me"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Winnie, who is 2 years old 
B)  Olive, who is 5 years old 
C)  Ben, who is 10 years old 
D)  Sam, who is 15 years old 
A)  Winnie, who is 2 years old 
B)  Olive, who is 5 years old 
C)  Ben, who is 10 years old 
D)  Sam, who is 15 years old

Question 20

Jin-Li is a Chinese immigrant who moved to Canada ten years ago. While he lives in a community that has a small Chinese population, he has had to undergo a process in which he became familiar with the language and customs of his new home. What is the name for that process?

Accepted Answer

A)  socialization 
B)  acculturation 
C)  acclamation 
D)  culturization 
A)  socialization 
B)  acculturation 
C)  acclamation 
D)  culturization

What is a North American child's primary use for his/her computer?

Zoe is the new girl at the local high school. Even though they barely know her, Sydney and Jenna spread malicious rumours about why Zoe had to leave her previous school. Sydney and Jenna's maltreatment of Zoe exemplifies what type of behaviour?

Who would likely have the highest self-esteem?

Junior is learning the values, behaviours, and roles of his culture. What is Junior experiencing?

Your son Barney tells you that he really enjoys spending time with his friend Jake because "Jake helps me with my math problems, and I trust him to always be my friend." How old is Barney most likely to be?

How do only children differ from children with siblings?

Clyde is quite a character. He is very well liked by some people in his class but is very much disliked by some others. What kind of child does Clyde exemplify?

Jackie and Melissa are two friends who spend a lot of time together. Melissa likes to discuss her issues with her family, and Jackie talks about her problems with her boyfriend. What is the term used to describe the type of conversations between Jackie and Melissa?

How do most adopted children adapt to the school environment?

What is one thing divorcing parents can do to limit the negative impact of the divorce on their children?

What single factor appears to be most influential in determining whether an adolescent will "cave-in" to peer pressure?

A child will typically describe another person in a positive manner until he/she reaches what approximate age?

Which of the following adult children is likely a product of divorced parents?

Which advice should you give to parents who are trying to reduce their children's sibling conflict?

According to Foster and Watkins (2010), which of the following can be eliminated for having a negative link between television and childhood behaviour?

Sixteen-year-old Yvonne is a member of the "Jocks," the highest-status crowd at the school. What does this information most likely indicate about Yvonne?

Laura, who is 14 years old, is extremely upset about the fact that someone made fun of her in class. Who is Laura most likely to seek support from?

There is a group in town made up of girls who like golf. Who is most likely to be the leader of the group?

Which child is most likely to define a friend as "someone who plays with me"?

Jin-Li is a Chinese immigrant who moved to Canada ten years ago. While he lives in a community that has a small Chinese population, he has had to undergo a process in which he became familiar with the language and customs of his new home. What is the name for that process?

The Study of Human Development

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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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Exam 8: Expanding Social Horizons

What is a North American child's primary use for his/her computer?

Zoe is the new girl at the local high school. Even though they barely know her, Sydney and Jenna spread malicious rumours about why Zoe had to leave her previous school. Sydney and Jenna's maltreatment of Zoe exemplifies what type of behaviour?

Who would likely have the highest self-esteem?

Junior is learning the values, behaviours, and roles of his culture. What is Junior experiencing?

Your son Barney tells you that he really enjoys spending time with his friend Jake because "Jake helps me with my math problems, and I trust him to always be my friend." How old is Barney most likely to be?

How do only children differ from children with siblings?

Clyde is quite a character. He is very well liked by some people in his class but is very much disliked by some others. What kind of child does Clyde exemplify?

Jackie and Melissa are two friends who spend a lot of time together. Melissa likes to discuss her issues with her family, and Jackie talks about her problems with her boyfriend. What is the term used to describe the type of conversations between Jackie and Melissa?

How do most adopted children adapt to the school environment?

What is one thing divorcing parents can do to limit the negative impact of the divorce on their children?

What single factor appears to be most influential in determining whether an adolescent will "cave-in" to peer pressure?

A child will typically describe another person in a positive manner until he/she reaches what approximate age?

Which of the following adult children is likely a product of divorced parents?

Which advice should you give to parents who are trying to reduce their children's sibling conflict?

According to Foster and Watkins (2010), which of the following can be eliminated for having a negative link between television and childhood behaviour?

Sixteen-year-old Yvonne is a member of the "Jocks," the highest-status crowd at the school. What does this information most likely indicate about Yvonne?

Laura, who is 14 years old, is extremely upset about the fact that someone made fun of her in class. Who is Laura most likely to seek support from?

There is a group in town made up of girls who like golf. Who is most likely to be the leader of the group?

Which child is most likely to define a friend as "someone who plays with me"?

Jin-Li is a Chinese immigrant who moved to Canada ten years ago. While he lives in a community that has a small Chinese population, he has had to undergo a process in which he became familiar with the language and customs of his new home. What is the name for that process?

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

Filters