Question 1

Tapi believes that all human beings have certain inalienable rights that need to be protected.She believes that the current law in her country which prohibits interracial marriage is unfair and should be changed.According to Kohlberg,which of the following describes Tapi's level of moral reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Postconventional
B)  Conventional
C)  Preconventional
D)  UniversalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

_____ is also called self-worth or self-image.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-control
B)  Self-esteem
C)  Self-efficacy
D)  Self-conceptE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

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) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is true of schools in low-income areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have higher attendance compared to schools in high-income areas.
B)  Federal and state governments actively participate in the facilitation and assessment of the curricula.
C)  They have very high graduation rates.
D)  Teaching is more likely to encourage rote learning.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

In terms of _____ behavior,taking another's perspective improves children's likelihood of understanding and sympathizing with others when they are distressed or in need.

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressive
B)  antisocial
C)  atypical
D)  prosocialE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing interesting information,excitement,and amusement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical support
B)  Stimulation
C)  Social comparison
D)  Ego supportE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

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 greater initiative,which produces uniquely positive outcomes.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

When faced with a conflict between law and conscience,a person who is at the _____ stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development will follow conscience,even though the decision might involve personal risk.

Accepted Answer

A)  universal ethical principles
B)  social systems morality
C)  individualism,instrumental purpose,and exchange
D)  punishment and obedience orientationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Erik Erikson's fourth stage of development,appearing during middle and late childhood,is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  industry versus inferiority.
B)  trust versus mistrust.
C)  integrity versus despair.
D)  autonomy versus shame and doubt.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Across childhood and adolescence,research suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  females engage in more prosocial behavior.
B)  males engage in more prosocial behavior.
C)  girls are likely to be more aggressive than boys.
D)  boys are better at reading and writing than girls.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is linked to the poor performance of American children in math and science as compared to Asian children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian teachers spent lesser time teaching math than did American teachers.
B)  Asian parents had much lower expectations for their children's education and achievement than did American parents.
C)  American parents were more likely to say that their children's math achievement was the consequence of effort and training.
D)  American parents were more likely to believe that their children's math achievement was due to innate ability.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following would NOT be considered an arbitrary rule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating soup with a spoon
B)  Raising your hand in class to ask a question
C)  Shutting off your cell phone ringer while in church
D)  Getting punished for stealing money from another personE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is TRUE of Dale Schunk's findings about students with high self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are less likely than students with low self-efficacy to expend effort on learning tasks.
B)  They have an "I cannot" attitude and frequently experience helplessness.
C)  They persist longer at learning tasks than students with low self-efficacy.
D)  They avoid learning tasks,especially those that are challenging.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Identify the social cognitive theorist who stated that self-efficacy is a critical factor in whether or not students achieve.

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Question 15

What is the term for a structured,teacher-centered approach that is oriented toward the goal of maximizing student learning time?

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Question 16

Which of the following stages of Kohlberg's theory of moral development is characterized by moral judgments based on understanding the social order,law,justice,and duty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individualism,instrumental purpose,and exchange
B)  Social systems morality
C)  Universal ethical principles
D)  Social contract or utility and individual rightsE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

How can rejected children be trained to interact more effectively with their peers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should be kept isolated from their peers to prevent aggressive outbursts.
B)  They should be taught to more accurately assess whether the intentions of their peers are negative.
C)  They should be taught to stay away from their peers in order to prevent confrontations.
D)  They should be subjected to corporal punishment whenever they exhibit aggressive behavior toward their peers.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

How do schools in low-income areas compare with those in high-income areas?

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Question 20

_____ children give out reinforcements,listen carefully,maintain open lines of communication with peers,are happy,control their negative emotions,act like themselves,show enthusiasm and concern for others,and are self-confident without being conceited.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rejected
B)  Controversial
C)  Average
D)  PopularE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 10: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Which of the following stages of Kohlberg's theory of moral development is characterized by moral judgments based on understanding the social order,law,justice,and duty?

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Identify the social cognitive theorist who stated that self-efficacy is a critical factor in whether or not students achieve.

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What is the term for a structured,teacher-centered approach that is oriented toward the goal of maximizing student learning time?

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In terms of _____ behavior,taking another's perspective improves children's likelihood of understanding and sympathizing with others when they are distressed or in need.

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Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing interesting information,excitement,and amusement?

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Tapi believes that all human beings have certain inalienable rights that need to be protected.She believes that the current law in her country which prohibits interracial marriage is unfair and should be changed.According to Kohlberg,which of the following describes Tapi's level of moral reasoning?

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Children with high self-esteem typically:

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Which of the following would NOT be considered an arbitrary rule?

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

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Which of the following is TRUE of Dale Schunk's findings about students with high self-efficacy?

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Which of the following is true of schools in low-income areas?

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How do schools in low-income areas compare with those in high-income areas?

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How can rejected children be trained to interact more effectively with their peers?

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Across childhood and adolescence,research suggests that:

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_____ is also called self-worth or self-image.

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When faced with a conflict between law and conscience,a person who is at the _____ stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development will follow conscience,even though the decision might involve personal risk.

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_____ children give out reinforcements,listen carefully,maintain open lines of communication with peers,are happy,control their negative emotions,act like themselves,show enthusiasm and concern for others,and are self-confident without being conceited.

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Which of the following is linked to the poor performance of American children in math and science as compared to Asian 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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Erik Erikson's fourth stage of development,appearing during middle and late childhood,is called:

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