Question 1

According to Kenneth Dodge, aggressive boys are more likely to perceive another child's actions as hostile when

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A)   their self-esteem is challenged.
B)   the child's intention is ambiguous.
C)   their aggressive responses can be exercised discreetly.
D)   the child presents himself or herself as a weak and gullible victim.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Angie's mother allows her to schedule her study and relaxation time on her own and, in turn, expects Angie to continue doing well in school and to discuss her activities ahead of time. Her mother frequently checks on her school progress and talks to her about her problems and her social life. In this context, Angie's mother's approach to parent-child relationships is most likely to be a process of

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A)   boundary ambiguity.
B)   latchkey control.
C)   unilateral control.
D)   coregulation.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Males report experiencing and expressing more ________ than do females.

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A)   joy
B)   fear
C)   anger
D)   shameE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Unlike nonaggressive children, when aggressive boys search for cues to determine a peer's intention, they respond more

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A)   rapidly.
B)   efficiently.
C)   reflectively.
D)   thoughtfully.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Identify the peer status held by children who are infrequently nominated as someone's best friend and are actively disliked by peers.

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Question 6

In the context of children's friendships, which of the following represents the function of social comparison served by friendship?

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A)   Friendship provides children with interesting information, excitement, and amusement.
B)   Friendship provides information about where a child stands vis-à-vis others and whether the child is doing okay.
C)   Friendship provides resources and assistance.
D)   Friendship provides children with a warm, close, and trusting relationship with another individual.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above B

Question 7

According to developmentalists, which of the following is a peer status among children?

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A)   gifted children
B)   neglected children
C)   homeschooled children
D)   conforming childrenE) C) and D)
F) A) and B) B

Question 8

In the context of developmental changes in parent-child relationships, which of the following is true of family management practices?

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A)   They are positively related to students' grades.
B)   They are positively related to school-related problems.
C)   They are negatively related to students' self-responsibility.
D)   Fathers are more likely than mothers to engage in a managerial role in parenting.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

When analyzing the performance of American students with that of students in selected Asian countries, what differences did Stevenson and his colleagues observe between the Asian and American parents?

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The American parents had much lower expe...

Question 10

The extent to which children are liked or disliked by their peer group is called their ________ status.

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A)   psychometric
B)   socioeconomic
C)   popularity
D)   sociometricE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of the consequences of low self-esteem in children?

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A)   It makes children prone to both prosocial and antisocial actions.
B)   It has been implicated in overweight and obesity, anxiety, depression, suicide, and delinquency.
C)   It often translates into an arrogant, grandiose, and unwarranted sense of superiority over others.
D)   It reflects accurate perceptions of one's self that often match reality.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

According to Carol Dweck, which of the following is true of a growth mindset?

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A)   Children with a growth mindset believe that their qualities cannot change.
B)   Students from lower-income families are more likely to have a growth mindset than their counterparts from wealthier families.
C)   Recent research indicates that many parents and teachers with growth mindsets always instill them in children and adolescents.
D)   Teachers can increase adolescents' growth mindset by functioning as a partner with them in the learning process.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above D

Question 13

Children with high self-esteem typically

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A)   become bullies as they grow up.
B)   are prone to both prosocial and antisocial actions.
C)   tend to be insecurely attached to their parents.
D)   have low initiative, which produces uniquely positive outcomes.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Carol Dweck defines the cognitive view individuals develop for themselves as

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

Question 15

List three possible problems associated with state-mandated testing in schools, which became national policy in 2002 when the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation was signed into law.

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Question 16

The belief that children should be encouraged to explore their world and discover knowledge with the guidance and support of teachers is central to the ________ approach to learning.

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A)   constructivist
B)   social cognitive
C)   direct instruction
D)   collaborativeE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

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

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A)   variable
B)   apathetic
C)   open
D)   growthE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

In the context of the developmental changes in emotions during the middle and late childhood years, who among the following children most likely exhibits the ability to suppress or conceal negative emotional reactions?

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A)   Chris who has learned to tone down his anger when one of his classmates irritates him
B)   Lila who is aware that her sadness today is influenced by her friend moving to another town last week
C)   Damian who realizes that achieving something might involve both anxiety and joy
D)   Broderick who feels sympathy for a distressed person and experiences vicariously the sadness the distressed person is feelingE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

In the context of emotional and personality development, which of the following is true of perspective taking?

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A)   It is the social cognitive process involved in assuming the viewpoint of others and understanding their thoughts and feelings.
B)   It is referred to as the global evaluative dimension of the self.
C)   It is referred to as the domain-specific evaluation of the self.
D)   It is the belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Four-year-old Maria is sharing one of her favorite toys with her younger brother. In the context of the developmental progression described by William Damon, Maria's sharing is most likely motivated by a sense of

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A)   equality.
B)   obligation.
C)   moral duty.
D)   benevolence.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 10: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

According to Kenneth Dodge, aggressive boys are more likely to perceive another child's actions as hostile when

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Males report experiencing and expressing more ________ than do females.

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Unlike nonaggressive children, when aggressive boys search for cues to determine a peer's intention, they respond more

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Identify the peer status held by children who are infrequently nominated as someone's best friend and are actively disliked by peers.

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In the context of children's friendships, which of the following represents the function of social comparison served by friendship?

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Which of the following statements is true of the consequences of low self-esteem in children?

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The belief that children should be encouraged to explore their world and discover knowledge with the guidance and support of teachers is central to the ________ approach to learning.

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