Question 1

Which of the following does NOT describe only children?

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A)  They are more mature. 
B)  They are more motivated to achieve. 
C)  They are better adjusted socially. 
D)  They have higher self-esteem. 
A)  They are more mature. 
B)  They are more motivated to achieve. 
C)  They are better adjusted socially. 
D)  They have higher self-esteem.

Question 2

List and define the social dimensions of play.

Accepted Answer

The social dimensions of play refer to t

Question 3

Identify each of the four major perspectives on gender identity and describe the various viewpoints.

Accepted Answer

The four major perspectives on gender id

Question 4

According to Erikson,a child who feels comfortable trying new things,without excessive guilt or fear,is said to have acquired the virtue of

Accepted Answer

A)  will. 
B)  hope. 
C)  trust. 
D)  purpose. 
A)  will. 
B)  hope. 
C)  trust. 
D)  purpose.

Question 5

Which kind of parent tends not to set rules but allows children to monitor their own behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritarian 
B)  Permissive 
C)  Authoritative 
D)  Neglectful 
A)  Authoritarian 
B)  Permissive 
C)  Authoritative 
D)  Neglectful

Question 6

Research has linked aggressive behavior in certain animals to prenatal exposure to the hormone

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A)  estrogen. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  testosterone. 
D)  adrenaline. 
A)  estrogen. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  testosterone. 
D)  adrenaline.

Question 7

A high level of solitary play may indicate that a child has

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A)  high levels of maturity. 
B)  a physical disability. 
C)  experienced child abuse. 
D)  high levels of passivity. 
A)  high levels of maturity. 
B)  a physical disability. 
C)  experienced child abuse. 
D)  high levels of passivity.

Question 8

At preschool,Tommy plays with trucks and Mary plays with dolls.They are

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A)  undergoing gender-typing. 
B)  acquiring gender stereotypes. 
C)  learning the sexism schema. 
D)  becoming androgynous. 
A)  undergoing gender-typing. 
B)  acquiring gender stereotypes. 
C)  learning the sexism schema. 
D)  becoming androgynous.

Question 9

According to the text,which of the following is a reason for the difficulty that 3-year-olds have in understanding their own emotions?

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A)  They do not recognize that they can experience different emotions at the same time. 
B)  They only experience strong emotions when others around them show emotions. 
C)  They don't realize that anyone besides them actually has emotions. 
D)  They do not understand that emotions depend on innate, temperamental factors. 
A)  They do not recognize that they can experience different emotions at the same time. 
B)  They only experience strong emotions when others around them show emotions. 
C)  They don't realize that anyone besides them actually has emotions. 
D)  They do not understand that emotions depend on innate, temperamental factors.

Question 10

Nia's little sister has repeatedly knocked down a tower of blocks Nia has carefully constructed.Finally,Nia teases her little sister until she cries.Nia is displaying

Accepted Answer

A)  regressive aggression. 
B)  relational aggression. 
C)  displaced aggression. 
D)  operational aggression. 
A)  regressive aggression. 
B)  relational aggression. 
C)  displaced aggression. 
D)  operational aggression.

Question 11

If punishment is used,it is best administered

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A)  as soon as the unacceptable behavior begins. 
B)  only after an unacceptable behavior has been completed. 
C)  only after the behavior has been repeated several times. 
D)  by someone with whom the child has little contact. 
A)  as soon as the unacceptable behavior begins. 
B)  only after an unacceptable behavior has been completed. 
C)  only after the behavior has been repeated several times. 
D)  by someone with whom the child has little contact.

Question 12

According to your text,which technique is most effective to discipline a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corporal punishment 
B)  Inductive reasoning 
C)  Power assertion 
D)  Withdrawal of love 
A)  Corporal punishment 
B)  Inductive reasoning 
C)  Power assertion 
D)  Withdrawal of love

Question 13

Mike is becoming aware that he is a boy and that boys play with trucks and trains.He is developing a gender

Accepted Answer

A)  need. 
B)  role. 
C)  desire. 
D)  All of these 
A)  need. 
B)  role. 
C)  desire. 
D)  All of these

Question 14

Some studies have found that parents affect children's knowledge about gender more than their gender

Accepted Answer

A)  identity. 
B)  schemas. 
C)  behavior. 
D)  constancy. 
A)  identity. 
B)  schemas. 
C)  behavior. 
D)  constancy.

Question 15

When Barbara asks her father why she is not allowed to play in the street,he says,"Because I say so,and if you don't do what I say,you will get a spanking." This illustrates the ______________ style of parenting.

Accepted Answer

A)  permissive 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  authoritative 
D)  longitudinal 
A)  permissive 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  authoritative 
D)  longitudinal

Question 16

Which of the following statements about aggression in early childhood is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It usually centers on disputes about toys and control of space. 
B)  It surfaces mostly during social play. 
C)  It increases between the ages of 2 and 5. 
D)  It gradually shifts from physical to verbal conflict. 
A)  It usually centers on disputes about toys and control of space. 
B)  It surfaces mostly during social play. 
C)  It increases between the ages of 2 and 5. 
D)  It gradually shifts from physical to verbal conflict.

Question 17

According to the evolutionary theory of gender differences,men and women have ____ adaptations designed to be sensitive to environmental input.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical 
B)  cognitive 
C)  emotional 
D)  spiritual 
A)  physical 
B)  cognitive 
C)  emotional 
D)  spiritual

Question 18

When describing herself at age 4,Alicia tells you she can climb trees.If you asked her to describe herself again at age 8,she would probably tell you

Accepted Answer

A)  she can also run really fast. 
B)  she can hit a softball. 
C)  she is athletic. 
D)  she is good at counting. 
A)  she can also run really fast. 
B)  she can hit a softball. 
C)  she is athletic. 
D)  she is good at counting.

Question 19

In terms of self-esteem,most young children

Accepted Answer

A)  are realistic in describing their abilities. 
B)  tend to overestimate their abilities. 
C)  tend to underestimate their abilities. 
D)  will overestimate some of their abilities and underestimate other of their abilities. 
A)  are realistic in describing their abilities. 
B)  tend to overestimate their abilities. 
C)  tend to underestimate their abilities. 
D)  will overestimate some of their abilities and underestimate other of their abilities.

Question 20

Two-year-olds who show the most aggression are

Accepted Answer

A)  the least sociable. 
B)  the least competent. 
C)  the most empathetic. 
D)  likely to be the most aggressive at age 5. 
A)  the least sociable. 
B)  the least competent. 
C)  the most empathetic. 
D)  likely to be the most aggressive at age 5.

Which of the following does NOT describe only children?

List and define the social dimensions of play.

Identify each of the four major perspectives on gender identity and describe the various viewpoints.

According to Erikson,a child who feels comfortable trying new things,without excessive guilt or fear,is said to have acquired the virtue of

Which kind of parent tends not to set rules but allows children to monitor their own behavior?

Research has linked aggressive behavior in certain animals to prenatal exposure to the hormone

A high level of solitary play may indicate that a child has

At preschool,Tommy plays with trucks and Mary plays with dolls.They are

According to the text,which of the following is a reason for the difficulty that 3-year-olds have in understanding their own emotions?

Nia's little sister has repeatedly knocked down a tower of blocks Nia has carefully constructed.Finally,Nia teases her little sister until she cries.Nia is displaying

If punishment is used,it is best administered

According to your text,which technique is most effective to discipline a child?

Mike is becoming aware that he is a boy and that boys play with trucks and trains.He is developing a gender

Some studies have found that parents affect children's knowledge about gender more than their gender

When Barbara asks her father why she is not allowed to play in the street,he says,"Because I say so,and if you don't do what I say,you will get a spanking." This illustrates the ______________ style of parenting.

Which of the following statements about aggression in early childhood is NOT true?

According to the evolutionary theory of gender differences,men and women have ____ adaptations designed to be sensitive to environmental input.

When describing herself at age 4,Alicia tells you she can climb trees.If you asked her to describe herself again at age 8,she would probably tell you

In terms of self-esteem,most young children

Two-year-olds who show the most aggression are

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Exam 8: Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Which of the following does NOT describe only children?

List and define the social dimensions of play.

Identify each of the four major perspectives on gender identity and describe the various viewpoints.

According to Erikson,a child who feels comfortable trying new things,without excessive guilt or fear,is said to have acquired the virtue of

Which kind of parent tends not to set rules but allows children to monitor their own behavior?

Research has linked aggressive behavior in certain animals to prenatal exposure to the hormone

A high level of solitary play may indicate that a child has

At preschool,Tommy plays with trucks and Mary plays with dolls.They are

According to the text,which of the following is a reason for the difficulty that 3-year-olds have in understanding their own emotions?

Nia's little sister has repeatedly knocked down a tower of blocks Nia has carefully constructed.Finally,Nia teases her little sister until she cries.Nia is displaying

If punishment is used,it is best administered

According to your text,which technique is most effective to discipline a child?

Mike is becoming aware that he is a boy and that boys play with trucks and trains.He is developing a gender

Some studies have found that parents affect children's knowledge about gender more than their gender

When Barbara asks her father why she is not allowed to play in the street,he says,"Because I say so,and if you don't do what I say,you will get a spanking." This illustrates the ______________ style of parenting.

Which of the following statements about aggression in early childhood is NOT true?

According to the evolutionary theory of gender differences,men and women have ____ adaptations designed to be sensitive to environmental input.

When describing herself at age 4,Alicia tells you she can climb trees.If you asked her to describe herself again at age 8,she would probably tell you

In terms of self-esteem,most young children

Two-year-olds who show the most aggression are

The Study of Human Development

Theory and Research

Forming a New Life

Birth and Physical Development During the First Three Years

Cognitive Development During the First Three Years

Psychosocial Development During the First Three Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood

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