Exam 14: Families

What are some of the adjustment problems children might suffer if they come from a divorced-family situation?

Parents need to adapt parenting to developmental changes in the child.Trace some of these changes as the child passes through early childhood to junior high school.

When dealing with a 2-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter,a competent parent would

Identify the pros and cons of co-parenting.

Derek has just invented a new game to play with his 18-month-old daughter,Beth.In the game,Derek distorts his facial features and makes an unusual noise.Then,it's Beth's turn to do the same thing.This activity,which is enjoyed by both Beth and Derek,illustrates

A child's ability to respond appropriately to danger and to engage in self-regulation of distress is an example of which domain-specific view of parenting?

Who proposed four types of parenting that are associated with different aspects of the child's social behavior?

When Holly is asked to describe her philosophy on parenting,she says,"It's my way or the highway!" This reaction would indicate that Holly is a(n)_________ parent.

Single-parent families are more common among _______________ than among white Americans.

Researches have found ____________ differences in children growing up with lesbian mothers or gay fathers and children growing up with heterosexual parents.

Reciprocal interchanges and mutual influence processes are sometimes referred to as being _____.

_______________________ parents are more likely than _______________ parents to use physical punishment,according to some research studies.

One of the major parent-child interactions changes during the middle- and late-childhood years involves a(n)

Define reciprocal socialization and provide two examples.

A longitudinal study found that spanking before age ______ was related to behavioral problems in middle and late childhood.

Janet's parents encourage her efforts as a member of the school swim team.They also have set firm rules about acceptable academic performance and responsibility for family chores.When Janet does not meet these expectations,there is extensive discussion and well-understood consequences.What parenting style do Janet's parents appear to be using?

From infancy through adolescence,___________________ are more likely than ________________ to have a managerial role in parenting.

_________________________________ parents are more concerned that their children conform to society's expectations.

Ellen Galinsky and Judy David developed a number of guidelines for communicating with children about divorce.Which is not one of the guidelines?

What new issue between parents and children comes up when the child turns 7 years old?