Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a common reaction of children of divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Guilt over something they might have done to cause the divorce 
B)  Anger at the parents 
C)  Happiness that the parents' fighting is over 
D)  Fear about the future

Question 2

Resilient children are most likely to be all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  good students. 
B)  close to at least one adult, who may not necessarily be a parent. 
C)  attending an effective school. 
D)  experiencing a challenging situation or frustrating problem for the first time.

Question 3

According to the text,_______ children and adolescents have a diagnosed mental disturbance severe enough to cause some impairment.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 in 10 
B)  3 in 10 
C)  1 in 10 
D)  7 in 10

Question 4

Colton wanted another child's toy at school and behaved aggressively to get it.Once Colton got the toy he walked away.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile personality disorder. 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C)  instrumental aggression. 
D)  hostile attribution bias.

Question 5

Michelle is seeing a therapist one-on-one,to help her with her fear of school.Michelle is seeking which form of treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative therapy 
B)  Group therapy 
C)  Individual therapy 
D)  Soloist therapy

Question 6

Eric gets very frustrated with his mom when she interrupts his game playing to help her in the kitchen.According to your text,Eric is struggling with

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure to media violence. 
B)  emotional self-regulation. 
C)  cognitive motivation. 
D)  psychosocial confusion.

Question 7

Michael recently had to move away from all his friends and start a new school and new football team.Michael's parents know that he will be fine and able to function as normal.Michael is a very _____ child.

Accepted Answer

A)  resilient 
B)  proactive 
C)  resistant 
D)  strong

Question 8

Negative attitudes toward certain groups are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudice. 
B)  discrimination. 
C)  segregation. 
D)  hatred.

Question 9

In addition to the usual issues of parenthood,adoptive parents also typically have to deal with all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  integrating the adopted child into the family. 
B)  helping the child develop a healthy sense of self. 
C)  explaining adoption to the child. 
D)  All of these

Question 10

Global self-worth means essentially the same thing as

Accepted Answer

A)  self-awareness. 
B)  self-recognition. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  self-consciousness.

Question 11

Parents can help children develop coregulation by

Accepted Answer

A)  influencing children when they are together. 
B)  monitoring children when they are apart. 
C)  teaching children to monitor their own behavior. 
D)  All of these

Question 12

Negative influences of peer groups include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure to conform. 
B)  counteracting the parents' influence. 
C)  modeling of antisocial behaviors. 
D)  reinforcement of racial prejudice.

Question 13

Gunnar's mother wanted a good after-school program for him.She discovered that high-quality programs included the following characteristics EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  low child-staff ratio. 
B)  well-educated staff. 
C)  low enrollment. 
D)  school based.

Question 14

Jerry,age 11,consistently talks back to both his parents and teachers.He is in and out of the principal's office at school on a weekly basis and has few,if any,close friends.According to your text,Jerry would likely be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  oppositional defiant disorder. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C)  conduct disorder. 
D)  school phobia.

Question 15

Margo's mother has a terminal illness and is near death.Although Margo is showing no visible emotional disturbance,her father feels that therapy is indicated because of the stress she is under.Which type of therapy is likely to be most effective in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual 
B)  Family 
C)  Behavior 
D)  Drug

Question 16

Erikson's developmental crisis of middle childhood (from about 6 to 12 years)is

Accepted Answer

A)  trust versus mistrust. 
B)  autonomy versus shame and doubt. 
C)  industry versus inferiority. 
D)  identity versus role confusion.

Question 17

Extreme fear and/or avoidance of social situations is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  school phobia. 
B)  depression. 
C)  social phobia. 
D)  anxiety.

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding sibling relationships in nonindustrialized,agricultural societies is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attachment between siblings in adulthood tends to be weak. 
B)  Older siblings have an important role in caring for younger ones. 
C)  Brothers generally play little role in maintaining the family structure. 
D)  Sisters are involved to a limited degree in the supervision of younger siblings.

Question 19

The major contributor to self-esteem is

Accepted Answer

A)  self-denial. 
B)  social support from parents, peers, and teachers. 
C)  coordination of personal and social demands. 
D)  physical appearance.

Question 20

What percentage of legal adoptions are by relatives,usually stepparents or grandparents?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  70

Exam 10: Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood