Question 1

The belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes is called:

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A)   self-concept.
B)   self-confidence.
C)   self-efficacy.
D)   self-esteem.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Kathryn Kerns and her colleagues have found that during the middle and late childhood years, _____ is associated with a lower level of internalized symptoms, anxiety, and depression in children.

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A)   sense of industry
B)   insecure attachment
C)   secure attachment
D)   sense of inferiorityE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Mariel wants to know how everything works, and if you aren't keeping an eye on her, she will start taking things apart to see what's inside. If there is a knob to turn or door to open, she will do it! Mariel is typical of a child developing what Erik Erikson called:

Accepted Answer

A)   autonomy.
B)   industry.
C)   self-efficacy.
D)   self-regulation.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Keith is trying to help his son, Judd, deal with the devastating floods that left 40,000 people in the Midwest homeless. Judd's mother and two sisters were among those who lost their homes and all of their belongings in this natural disaster. One strategy Keith should NOT implement is to:

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A)   allow his son to tell and retell the details of the event.
B)   encourage his son to talk about his nightmares.
C)   allow his child to watch repeated news footage of the tragedy.
D)   reassure his son that this type of tragedy is rare, and that he is safe.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

During the elementary years, a child's self-understanding includes increasing references to all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)   psychological characteristics
B)   social comparison.
C)   social aspects.
D)   physical characteristics.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

Vilma's son wants to join in a community effort to create a park out of an abandoned lot. When she points out to him that it will probably involve boring, labor-intensive work, his response is, "I know that, but I have a lot of energy and I'm strong. I know I can make the work go faster." Vilma's son is high in:

Accepted Answer

A)   self-concept.
B)   self-regulation.
C)   self-efficacy.
D)   self-awareness.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Define and highlight the differences between self-esteem and self-concept. Give examples to further illustrate the differences.

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Self-esteem refers to global evaluations...

Question 8

Which of the following is FALSE regarding stepfamilies?

Accepted Answer

A)   There are more infants and preschool children in stepfamilies than older children.
B)   Divorces occur at a 10% higher rate in remarriages than in first marriages.
C)   About half of all children whose parents divorce will have a stepparent within four years after the separation.
D)   Only one-third of stepfamily couples remain married.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Angela is developing the habit of doing her homework as soon as she gets home. Today she was tempted to go outside and play with her dog, and she actually got up from the table for a few seconds, but then thought better of it and sat back down. Angela is displaying her:

Accepted Answer

A)   self-esteem
B)   self-regulation
C)   self-concept
D)   self-efficacyE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is true regarding ethnicity in U.S. schools and student trends?

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A)   More White and Asian American students attend the largest school districts.
B)   Asian American students are more likely to take advanced math and science courses.
C)   Latino students are twice as likely to be suspended from school as African American students.
D)   African American and Latino students are more likely to be in college preparatory programs than Asian American students.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Describe the development of self-understanding in middle and late childhood. Illustrate your answer with examples.

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In middle and late childhood, especially...

Question 12

Eric's parents are both engineers who want him to follow in their profession. They are looking for a school for Eric that will emphasize academic success in the sciences, maximize academic learning time, and set high expectations. They believe a _____ approach will best prepare Eric for the future.

Accepted Answer

A)   scaffolding
B)   collegial
C)   constructivist
D)   direct instructionE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Bellah sits in the back of the room, and very few of the children in class ever speak to him. He does not have any best friends or enemies among his classmates. He isn't directly picked on or bullied, but most of the time he feels invisible. Which of the following is Bellah's probable sociometric status?

Accepted Answer

A)   Popular
B)   Neglected
C)   Rejected
D)   ControversialE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

While researching the reasons for the large cross-cultural differences in math and science scores, Stevenson and his colleagues observed that more than _____ of total classroom time in the first grade was spent on math instruction in Japan, compared with only _____ of the time in the U.S. first-grade classrooms.

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A)   one-fourth; one-tenth
B)   three-fourths; two-thirds
C)   half; two-thirds
D)   one-third; one-fourthE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Conrad is in a hurry to get home, driving well over the speed limit on a section of road where he seldom sees any law enforcement vehicles. After turning on a busier road where law enforcement patrol often sits, Conrad slows down because he is worried about getting a ticket. According to Kohlberg, Conrad is operating in the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)   heteronomous morality
B)   individualism, instrumental purpose, and exchange
C)   mutual interpersonal expectations, relationships, and interpersonal conformity
D)   social systems moralityE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

In one analysis, _____ of children in stepfamilies show adjustment problems, compared with _____ in intact, never-divorced families.

Accepted Answer

A)   25%; 10%
B)   10%; 25%
C)   3%; 10%
D)   10%; 3%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Broad categories that reflect general impressions and beliefs about males and females, such as "math is for boys and reading is for girls," that then set up expectations that all boys should be good at math and any boy who likes to read is feminine, are known as gender:

Accepted Answer

A)   identities.
B)   types.
C)   stereotypes.
D)   roles.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Christopher has been diagnosed with conduct problems. He has trouble focusing and paying attention, and once he gets confused he gets angry and frustrated. It's best when he's angry to let him sit in the hallway, outside of the classroom, because it's hard for him to regain composure. Based on those characteristics, it is likely Christopher's probable sociometric status is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   popular
B)   neglected
C)   rejected
D)   controversialE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following statements represents a criticism of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Kohlberg's theory is based on the prevention of suffering of others.
B)   Compassion is given too much importance in Kohlberg's theory.
C)   There is too much emphasis on moral thought and not enough emphasis on moral behavior.
D)   There is no emphasis on the need for justice in matters of morality.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Children and adolescents who choose their actions based on wanting to be seen as "good girls" or "good boys" by the important people in their lives are displaying:

Accepted Answer

A)   social systems morality.
B)   individualism, instrumental purpose, and exchange.
C)   social contract or utility and individual rights.
D)   mutual interpersonal expectations, relationships, and interpersonal conformity.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 8: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

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Define and highlight the differences between self-esteem and self-concept. Give examples to further illustrate the differences.

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The belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes is called:

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Broad categories that reflect general impressions and beliefs about males and females, such as "math is for boys and reading is for girls," that then set up expectations that all boys should be good at math and any boy who likes to read is feminine, are known as gender:

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In one analysis, _ of children in stepfamilies show adjustment problems, compared with _ in intact, never-divorced families.

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During the elementary years, a child's self-understanding includes increasing references to all of the following EXCEPT:

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Describe the development of self-understanding in middle and late childhood. Illustrate your answer with examples.

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Eric's parents are both engineers who want him to follow in their profession. They are looking for a school for Eric that will emphasize academic success in the sciences, maximize academic learning time, and set high expectations. They believe a _____ approach will best prepare Eric for the future.

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Children and adolescents who choose their actions based on wanting to be seen as "good girls" or "good boys" by the important people in their lives are displaying:

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Keith is trying to help his son, Judd, deal with the devastating floods that left 40,000 people in the Midwest homeless. Judd's mother and two sisters were among those who lost their homes and all of their belongings in this natural disaster. One strategy Keith should NOT implement is to:

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Mariel wants to know how everything works, and if you aren't keeping an eye on her, she will start taking things apart to see what's inside. If there is a knob to turn or door to open, she will do it! Mariel is typical of a child developing what Erik Erikson called:

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Which of the following statements represents a criticism of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

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Angela is developing the habit of doing her homework as soon as she gets home. Today she was tempted to go outside and play with her dog, and she actually got up from the table for a few seconds, but then thought better of it and sat back down. Angela is displaying her:

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Which of the following is true regarding ethnicity in U.S. schools and student trends?

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Kathryn Kerns and her colleagues have found that during the middle and late childhood years, _____ is associated with a lower level of internalized symptoms, anxiety, and depression in children.

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Exam 8: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

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Define and highlight the differences between self-esteem and self-concept. Give examples to further illustrate the differences.

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The belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes is called:

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Broad categories that reflect general impressions and beliefs about males and females, such as "math is for boys and reading is for girls," that then set up expectations that all boys should be good at math and any boy who likes to read is feminine, are known as gender:

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In one analysis, _____ of children in stepfamilies show adjustment problems, compared with _____ in intact, never-divorced families.

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During the elementary years, a child's self-understanding includes increasing references to all of the following EXCEPT:

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Describe the development of self-understanding in middle and late childhood. Illustrate your answer with examples.

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Eric's parents are both engineers who want him to follow in their profession. They are looking for a school for Eric that will emphasize academic success in the sciences, maximize academic learning time, and set high expectations. They believe a _____ approach will best prepare Eric for the future.

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Children and adolescents who choose their actions based on wanting to be seen as "good girls" or "good boys" by the important people in their lives are displaying:

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Keith is trying to help his son, Judd, deal with the devastating floods that left 40,000 people in the Midwest homeless. Judd's mother and two sisters were among those who lost their homes and all of their belongings in this natural disaster. One strategy Keith should NOT implement is to:

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Mariel wants to know how everything works, and if you aren't keeping an eye on her, she will start taking things apart to see what's inside. If there is a knob to turn or door to open, she will do it! Mariel is typical of a child developing what Erik Erikson called:

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Which of the following statements represents a criticism of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

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Angela is developing the habit of doing her homework as soon as she gets home. Today she was tempted to go outside and play with her dog, and she actually got up from the table for a few seconds, but then thought better of it and sat back down. Angela is displaying her:

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Which of the following is true regarding ethnicity in U.S. schools and student trends?

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Kathryn Kerns and her colleagues have found that during the middle and late childhood years, _____ is associated with a lower level of internalized symptoms, anxiety, and depression in children.

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