Question 1

Dan Olweus' bullying intervention program focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A) skill-training bully-victims in self-defense and assertion techniques. 
B) decreasing opportunities and rewards for bullying. 
C) moving victims of bullying to a different classroom where they feel safer. 
D) ostracizing bullies and empowering bully-victims. 
A) skill-training bully-victims in self-defense and assertion techniques. 
B) decreasing opportunities and rewards for bullying. 
C) moving victims of bullying to a different classroom where they feel safer. 
D) ostracizing bullies and empowering bully-victims.

Question 2

Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing time,resources,and assistance?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical support 
B) Affection and intimacy 
C) Ego support 
D) Social comparison 
A) Physical support 
B) Affection and intimacy 
C) Ego support 
D) Social comparison

Question 3

Carol Dweck defines the cognitive view individuals develop for themselves as:

Accepted Answer

A) self-efficacy. 
B) metacognition. 
C) mindset. 
D) mind map. 
A) self-efficacy. 
B) metacognition. 
C) mindset. 
D) mind map.

Question 4

Kohlberg emphasized perspective taking and _____ as critical aspects of the social stimulation that challenges children to change their moral reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A) sibling interaction 
B) peer interaction 
C) parental influence 
D) teacher influence 
A) sibling interaction 
B) peer interaction 
C) parental influence 
D) teacher influence

Question 5

Ten-year-old Jose finds that he needs to talk to his friend,Richard,in order to know whether his own feelings about his own brothers and sisters are normal.Which friendship function does Richard provide in this case?

Accepted Answer

A) Companionship 
B) Ego support 
C) Social comparison 
D) Intimacy/affection 
A) Companionship 
B) Ego support 
C) Social comparison 
D) Intimacy/affection

Question 6

More than 80 percent of the respondents to a survey said that buying a stolen television set is morally wrong.Yet,50 percent admitted they would buy a stolen set if guaranteed they would not be caught.Which of the following statements would serve as a criticism for Kohlberg's theory?

Accepted Answer

A) As people age,their moral reasoning is increasingly based on the application of standards set by others. 
B) Social prohibitions are more potent than moral ones. 
C) Purchasing stolen property is an accepted social convention. 
D) For many people,moral thought does not predict moral behavior. 
A) As people age,their moral reasoning is increasingly based on the application of standards set by others. 
B) Social prohibitions are more potent than moral ones. 
C) Purchasing stolen property is an accepted social convention. 
D) For many people,moral thought does not predict moral behavior.

Question 7

Individuals with a(n)_____ mindset believe their qualities can change and improve through their effort.

Accepted Answer

A) variable 
B) apathetic 
C) open 
D) growth 
A) variable 
B) apathetic 
C) open 
D) growth

Question 8

Most of Blanca's classmates call her a "bully," and many say that they "don't like her at all." Very few children consider her to be a friend.Which of the following is Blanca's probable peer status?

Accepted Answer

A) Popular 
B) Neglected 
C) Rejected 
D) Controversial 
A) Popular 
B) Neglected 
C) Rejected 
D) Controversial

Question 9

An aggressive boy's interpretation of an encounter as hostile,and his classmates' perception of his behavior as inappropriate are examples of _____ in behavior development.

Accepted Answer

A) stereotyping 
B) cognitive dissonance 
C) cultural bias 
D) social cognition 
A) stereotyping 
B) cognitive dissonance 
C) cultural bias 
D) social cognition

Question 10

Identify a TRUE statement about the No Child Left Behind (NCLB)legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) NCLB uses multiple tests indicating a student's progress and competence,at the same time presenting a broad view of students' skill. 
B) The tests used as part of NCLB efficiently measures creativity,motivation,persistence,flexible thinking,and social skills. 
C) In the NCLB era,gifted students were often neglected in an effort to raise the achievement level of students who were not doing well. 
D) NCLB's decision to allow states to set their own standards has raised the achievement standards tremendously. 
A) NCLB uses multiple tests indicating a student's progress and competence,at the same time presenting a broad view of students' skill. 
B) The tests used as part of NCLB efficiently measures creativity,motivation,persistence,flexible thinking,and social skills. 
C) In the NCLB era,gifted students were often neglected in an effort to raise the achievement level of students who were not doing well. 
D) NCLB's decision to allow states to set their own standards has raised the achievement standards tremendously.

Question 11

Which of the following is the MOST frequent type of bullying among girls?

Accepted Answer

A) Subject of sexual comments or gestures 
B) Hit,slapped,or pushed 
C) Belittled about religion or race 
D) Subject of rumors 
A) Subject of sexual comments or gestures 
B) Hit,slapped,or pushed 
C) Belittled about religion or race 
D) Subject of rumors

Question 12

_____ is characterized by self-disclosure and the sharing of private thoughts.

Accepted Answer

A) Ego support 
B) Intimacy in friendships 
C) Physical support 
D) Social comparison 
A) Ego support 
B) Intimacy in friendships 
C) Physical support 
D) Social comparison

Question 13

In analyzing the performance of American students compared to students in selected Asian countries,what differences did Stevenson and his colleagues observe between the Asian and American parents?

Accepted Answer

The American parents had much lower expe

Question 14

Which of the following is TRUE of bullying?

Accepted Answer

A) One of the most effective interventions focuses on reducing opportunities and rewards for bullying. 
B) Frequent bullying was linked to low social status as indexed by perceived popularity in the peer group. 
C) Recent meta-analysis indicated that positive parenting behavior was related to a greater likelihood of becoming a victim of bullying at school. 
D) Children who said they were bullied were more likely to have low grades,and to smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol. 
A) One of the most effective interventions focuses on reducing opportunities and rewards for bullying. 
B) Frequent bullying was linked to low social status as indexed by perceived popularity in the peer group. 
C) Recent meta-analysis indicated that positive parenting behavior was related to a greater likelihood of becoming a victim of bullying at school. 
D) Children who said they were bullied were more likely to have low grades,and to smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol.

Question 15

Compared to nonaggressive children,which of the following observations is NOT true of aggressive boys searching for clues to determine a peer's intention(s)?

Accepted Answer

A) They respond more rapidly. 
B) They respond less efficiently. 
C) They respond less reflectively. 
D) They respond more ambiguously. 
A) They respond more rapidly. 
B) They respond less efficiently. 
C) They respond less reflectively. 
D) They respond more ambiguously.

Question 16

Many of today's children grow up receiving praise for mediocre or even poor performance.What could be a possible consequence of this practice?

Accepted Answer

A) They tend to undervalue the rewards that aggression can bring. 
B) The increased self-esteem produces better school performance. 
C) They are increasingly prone to develop antisocial actions. 
D) They may have difficulty handling competition and criticism. 
A) They tend to undervalue the rewards that aggression can bring. 
B) The increased self-esteem produces better school performance. 
C) They are increasingly prone to develop antisocial actions. 
D) They may have difficulty handling competition and criticism.

Question 17

_____ children are frequently nominated both as someone's best friend and as being disliked.

Accepted Answer

A) Controversial 
B) Average 
C) Neglected 
D) Rejected 
A) Controversial 
B) Average 
C) Neglected 
D) Rejected

Question 18

Children's friendships are typically characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) familiarity. 
B) intimacy. 
C) similarity. 
D) compatibility. 
A) familiarity. 
B) intimacy. 
C) similarity. 
D) compatibility.

Question 19

The correlation between self-esteem and school performance is:

Accepted Answer

A) very low. 
B) moderate. 
C) high. 
D) very high. 
A) very low. 
B) moderate. 
C) high. 
D) very high.

Question 20

Megan bases her moral decisions on fear of punishment.According to Kohlberg,Megan is currently in the ________ reasoning level of moral development,

Accepted Answer

A) preconventional 
B) conventional 
C) interconventional 
D) postconventional 
A) preconventional 
B) conventional 
C) interconventional 
D) postconventional

Dan Olweus' bullying intervention program focuses on:

Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing time,resources,and assistance?

Carol Dweck defines the cognitive view individuals develop for themselves as:

Kohlberg emphasized perspective taking and _____ as critical aspects of the social stimulation that challenges children to change their moral reasoning.

Ten-year-old Jose finds that he needs to talk to his friend,Richard,in order to know whether his own feelings about his own brothers and sisters are normal.Which friendship function does Richard provide in this case?

More than 80 percent of the respondents to a survey said that buying a stolen television set is morally wrong.Yet,50 percent admitted they would buy a stolen set if guaranteed they would not be caught.Which of the following statements would serve as a criticism for Kohlberg's theory?

Individuals with a(n)_____ mindset believe their qualities can change and improve through their effort.

Most of Blanca's classmates call her a "bully," and many say that they "don't like her at all." Very few children consider her to be a friend.Which of the following is Blanca's probable peer status?

An aggressive boy's interpretation of an encounter as hostile,and his classmates' perception of his behavior as inappropriate are examples of _____ in behavior development.

Identify a TRUE statement about the No Child Left Behind (NCLB)legislation.

Which of the following is the MOST frequent type of bullying among girls?

_____ is characterized by self-disclosure and the sharing of private thoughts.

In analyzing the performance of American students compared to students in selected Asian countries,what differences did Stevenson and his colleagues observe between the Asian and American parents?

Which of the following is TRUE of bullying?

Compared to nonaggressive children,which of the following observations is NOT true of aggressive boys searching for clues to determine a peer's intention(s)?

Many of today's children grow up receiving praise for mediocre or even poor performance.What could be a possible consequence of this practice?

_____ children are frequently nominated both as someone's best friend and as being disliked.

Children's friendships are typically characterized by:

The correlation between self-esteem and school performance is:

Megan bases her moral decisions on fear of punishment.According to Kohlberg,Megan is currently in the ________ reasoning level of moral development,

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 10: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Dan Olweus' bullying intervention program focuses on:

Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing time,resources,and assistance?

Carol Dweck defines the cognitive view individuals develop for themselves as:

Kohlberg emphasized perspective taking and _____ as critical aspects of the social stimulation that challenges children to change their moral reasoning.

Ten-year-old Jose finds that he needs to talk to his friend,Richard,in order to know whether his own feelings about his own brothers and sisters are normal.Which friendship function does Richard provide in this case?

More than 80 percent of the respondents to a survey said that buying a stolen television set is morally wrong.Yet,50 percent admitted they would buy a stolen set if guaranteed they would not be caught.Which of the following statements would serve as a criticism for Kohlberg's theory?

Individuals with a(n)_____ mindset believe their qualities can change and improve through their effort.

Most of Blanca's classmates call her a "bully," and many say that they "don't like her at all." Very few children consider her to be a friend.Which of the following is Blanca's probable peer status?

An aggressive boy's interpretation of an encounter as hostile,and his classmates' perception of his behavior as inappropriate are examples of _____ in behavior development.

Identify a TRUE statement about the No Child Left Behind (NCLB)legislation.

Which of the following is the MOST frequent type of bullying among girls?

_____ is characterized by self-disclosure and the sharing of private thoughts.

In analyzing the performance of American students compared to students in selected Asian countries,what differences did Stevenson and his colleagues observe between the Asian and American parents?

Which of the following is TRUE of bullying?

Compared to nonaggressive children,which of the following observations is NOT true of aggressive boys searching for clues to determine a peer's intention(s)?

Many of today's children grow up receiving praise for mediocre or even poor performance.What could be a possible consequence of this practice?

_____ children are frequently nominated both as someone's best friend and as being disliked.

Children's friendships are typically characterized by:

The correlation between self-esteem and school performance is:

Megan bases her moral decisions on fear of punishment.According to Kohlberg,Megan is currently in the ________ reasoning level of moral development,

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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