Question 1

Gisela's parents routinely give her praise for everything she does, even if it is not very good. No matter how poor her performance, she is always "a winner"! As a result, Gisela tends to avoid attempting tasks that are:

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A)   easy.
B)   boring.
C)   challenging.
D)   social.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Vanessa wants to tell her mother about something funny her teacher said, but she can see that her mother is really focused on driving in heavy traffic. Vanessa is showing her ability for _____ by choosing to not interrupt her mother's concentration.

Accepted Answer

A)   moral reasoning
B)   self-efficacy
C)   perspective taking
D)   executive functionE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Kohlberg believed that development from one moral stage to the next was prompted by opportunities for perspective taking and:

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A)   self-efficacy.
B)   empathy.
C)   the conflict between an individual's stable self-concept and shifting self-esteem.
D)   the conflict between an individual's current stage and the challenge posed by reasoning from someone at a higher level.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is the approach of the bullying intervention program created by Dan Olweus?

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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-victimsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Ella looks forward to Sophia coming to visit. Sophia always has interesting stories to tell and often brings a book or a new toy. Ella is looking forward to the _____ part of friendship.

Accepted Answer

A)   companionship
B)   ego support
C)   social comparison
D)   affection and intimacyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

In terms of gender differences, a recent international study involving 65 countries found that:

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A)   boys were better in science reading and girls were better with poetry interpretation.
B)   boys and girls were well matched in terms of reading achievement.
C)   boys had higher reading achievement than girls.
D)   girls had higher reading achievement than boys.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

When Mr. Tucker came in to conduct research on the fifth-grade class, he found that Gavin received about the same number of positive ratings and negative ratings by his peers. He would be classified as a(n)  _____ child.

Accepted Answer

A)   controversial
B)   rejected
C)   neglected
D)   averageE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

The presence of positive masculine and feminine characteristics in the same person.

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Question 9

Fausto is in a disagreement with his older brother. He says, "I don't get mad; I get even! If you mess up my bike then I'm going to mess up yours!" According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which stage is Fausto currently in?

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 conformityE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

In a national survey of more than 15,000 sixth- through tenth-grade students, nearly _____ students had experienced occasional or frequent bullying as either a victim or a perpetrator.

Accepted Answer

A)   one of every two
B)   two of every three
C)   one of every three
D)   three of every fourE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   constructivist
B)   social cognitive
C)   direct instruction
D)   collaborativeE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following statements about stepfamilies is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   The largest number of stepfamilies is preceded by death of a spouse.
B)   In stepmother families, the father usually has custody of his children.
C)   In stepfather families, the mother usually has custody of her children.
D)   In blended families, both parents bring children from previous marriages to the newly formed stepfamily.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Of the adolescents in long-established simple stepfamilies, _____ described their relationships with their stepparents as "close" or "very close."

Accepted Answer

A)   10% to 25%
B)   25% to 50%
C)   50% to 75%
D)   more than 75%E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Studies on friendship reveal that sixth-grade students who did not have a friend:

Accepted Answer

A)   engaged in less prosocial behavior.
B)   were more likely to exhibit prosocial behavior.
C)   achieved a higher level of academic success.
D)   had authoritarian parents.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Describe two of the changes the Every Student Succeeds Act brings to the educational system as it has been under No Child Left Behind.

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Question 16

Which of the following types of bullying is experienced more frequently by boys than girls?

Accepted Answer

A)   Subject of sexual comments or gestures
B)   Subject of rumors
C)   Belittled about religion or race
D)   Belittled about looks or speechE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following was NOT listed as an important change in the emotional development of school-age children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Improved emotional understanding
B)   Reacting impulsively
C)   The use of self-initiated strategies for redirecting feelings
D)   A capacity for genuine empathyE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

A recent study found that six- to nine-year-olds were ____ skeptical of others' distorted claims than were younger children.

Accepted Answer

A)   more
B)   equally
C)   slightly less
D)   dramatically lessE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is FALSE regarding bullying?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bullied children report more loneliness and difficulty in making friends.
B)   Having support friends does not lower the level of bullying.
C)   Anxious and socially withdrawn children are often victims.
D)   Middle-school children who are bullies are more likely to smoke and drink alcohol.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Olivia was very upset when she found out her dog had been hit by a car while she was at school. Over the next few days she tried hard to think of something else whenever she remembered her dog, with the goal of not crying. By learning to soothe herself, Olivia is showing emotional growth in the:

Accepted Answer

A)   understanding that more than one emotion can be experienced in a particular situation.
B)   capacity for genuine empathy.
C)   ability to suppress negative emotional reactions.
D)   use of self-initiated strategies for redirecting feelings.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 8: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Vanessa wants to tell her mother about something funny her teacher said, but she can see that her mother is really focused on driving in heavy traffic. Vanessa is showing her ability for _____ by choosing to not interrupt her mother's concentration.

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Which of the following statements about stepfamilies is FALSE?

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When Mr. Tucker came in to conduct research on the fifth-grade class, he found that Gavin received about the same number of positive ratings and negative ratings by his peers. He would be classified as a(n) _____ child.

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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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Which of the following is the approach of the bullying intervention program created by Dan Olweus?

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A recent study found that six- to nine-year-olds were ____ skeptical of others' distorted claims than were younger children.

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In terms of gender differences, a recent international study involving 65 countries found that:

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Fausto is in a disagreement with his older brother. He says, "I don't get mad; I get even! If you mess up my bike then I'm going to mess up yours!" According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which stage is Fausto currently in?

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Gisela's parents routinely give her praise for everything she does, even if it is not very good. No matter how poor her performance, she is always "a winner"! As a result, Gisela tends to avoid attempting tasks that are:

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Which of the following types of bullying is experienced more frequently by boys than girls?

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Kohlberg believed that development from one moral stage to the next was prompted by opportunities for perspective taking and:

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Studies on friendship reveal that sixth-grade students who did not have a friend:

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Ella looks forward to Sophia coming to visit. Sophia always has interesting stories to tell and often brings a book or a new toy. Ella is looking forward to the _____ part of friendship.

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Olivia was very upset when she found out her dog had been hit by a car while she was at school. Over the next few days she tried hard to think of something else whenever she remembered her dog, with the goal of not crying. By learning to soothe herself, Olivia is showing emotional growth in the:

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Which of the following was NOT listed as an important change in the emotional development of school-age children?

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In a national survey of more than 15,000 sixth- through tenth-grade students, nearly _____ students had experienced occasional or frequent bullying as either a victim or a perpetrator.

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Of the adolescents in long-established simple stepfamilies, _____ described their relationships with their stepparents as "close" or "very close."

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The presence of positive masculine and feminine characteristics in the same person.

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding bullying?

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Describe two of the changes the Every Student Succeeds Act brings to the educational system as it has been under No Child Left Behind.

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