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 itself as a weak and gullible victim.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following techniques will parents tend NOT to use to discipline elementary school children?

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A)   Coercive holding
B)   Deprivation of privileges
C)   Appeals to the child's self-esteem
D)   Comments designed to increase the child's sense of guiltE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

While researching the reasons for the large cross-cultural differences, 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-fourth; two-third
C)   half; two-third
D)   one-third; one-fourthE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

According to John Coie, which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why aggressive peer-rejected boys have problems in social relationships?

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A)   Rejected children are more focused on maintaining positive relationships with peers.
B)   Rejected, aggressive boys are more impulsive and have problems sustaining attention.
C)   Rejected, aggressive boys are more emotionally reactive.
D)   Rejected children have fewer social skills in making friends.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

An aggressive boy's interpretation of an encounter as hostile and his classmates' perception of his behavior as inappropriate are examples of _____ in behavior development.

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A)   stereotyping
B)   cognitive dissonance
C)   cultural bias
D)   social cognitionE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Nasrin believes that in regards to morality, the focus should be on abstract principals rather than relationships and others. Therefore, she has a _____ orientation.

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A)   prosocial
B)   care
C)   justice
D)   unconventionalE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is a key developmental task as children move toward autonomy?

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A)   Regulating to have complete control over their own lives
B)   Learning to relate to adults outside the family on a regular basis
C)   Learning to live with deprivation of privileges
D)   Exercising supervision and control of younger siblingsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

At which stage of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development does a person understand that values, rights, and principles undergird or transcend the law?

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A)   Individualism, instrumental purpose, and exchange
B)   Mutual interpersonal expectations, relationships, and interpersonal conformity
C)   Social systems morality
D)   Social contract or utility and individual rightsE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

_____ children are frequently nominated both as a best friend and as being disliked.

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A)   Controversial
B)   Average
C)   Neglected
D)   RejectedE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Angie's mother allows her to schedule her own study and relaxation times, with the expectation that Angie must continue doing well in school and must discuss her activities with her mother ahead of time. Angie's mother checks on Angie's school progress frequently and also talks to her about her social life and problems. This approach is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   boundary ambiguity.
B)   latchkey control.
C)   unilateral control.
D)   coregulation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

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

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A)   psychological characteristics.
B)   social comparison.
C)   social aspects.
D)   physical characteristics.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The third level of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning. At this (the highest) level, morality is more internal.

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Question 13

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the differences in helping behavior of males versus females?

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A)   Females are helpful irrespective of the situation.
B)   Males are more helpful when the context is masculine in nature.
C)   Males are more likely to engage in caregiving behavior.
D)   Females are more likely to help when the other person involved is a female.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Clarissa thinks that people should be nice to others so that others are nice to them. According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which stage is Clarissa currently in?

Accepted Answer

A)   Individualism, instrumental purpose, and exchange
B)   Social contract or utility and individual rights
C)   Punishment and obedience orientation
D)   Social systems moralityE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an argument against statewide standardized tests?

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A)   Neglect of students who are gifted in favor of raising the overall achievement of other students
B)   Rote memorization
C)   Teaching to the test
D)   Too much focus on developing the students' thinking skillsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Mr. Trahan teaches English from a constructivist approach to learning. In his classroom, it is LEAST likely that the students will be:

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A)   working in groups to discover the meaning of a poem.
B)   developing a script for a play that they will perform for the school.
C)   memorizing the names of all of Shakespeare's plays.
D)   going on a field trip to the theater and then writing about their experiences as a class.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

In which of the following areas has it been found that girls exhibit better skills than boys?

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A)   Visuospatial skills
B)   Verbal skills
C)   Physical skills
D)   Mathematical skillsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

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) B) and C)

Question 19

Peer competence in middle and late childhood has been linked to:

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A)   better satisfaction in marriage in early adulthood.
B)   less depression in middle adulthood.
C)   better job performance in middle adulthood.
D)   better relationships with coworkers in early adulthood.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

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