Question 1

Julio, 12, cannot get his science project to work. In fact, it seems to him that nothing he makes ever works properly. According to Erik Erikson, Julio is at risk for developing a sense of:

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A)   stagnation.
B)   inferiority.
C)   shame and doubt.
D)   identity diffusion.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

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) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

List and describe the levels of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

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Question 4

Fernando doesn't cut in line, raises his hand in class before talking, and stops his car at stop signs on the road. He focuses on conventional rules that have been established by social consensus in order to control behavior and maintain the social system. Which of the following best describes Fernando's reasoning?

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A)   Prosocial reasoning
B)   Social order reasoning
C)   Social consensus reasoning
D)   Social conventional reasoningE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

List three possible problems associated with statewide standardized testing in schools.

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Question 6

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

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Question 7

The increased capacity for self-regulation that is seen in middle and late childhood is linked to developmental advances in the:

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A)   brain's hypothalamus.
B)   hippocampus.
C)   brain's prefrontal cortex.
D)   amygdala.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Mary thinks that she is a good person. This observation reflects Mary's _____.

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A)   self-control
B)   self-concept
C)   self-efficacy
D)   self-esteemE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

According to Pollack, what is the result of the traditional ways of raising boys?

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A)   A "chauvinistic determinism"
B)   A "gender-disparate society"
C)   A "national crisis of boyhood"
D)   A "gender-based cultural nationalism"E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Harish thinks that he is good at mathematics. This is a reflection of Harish's _____.

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A)   self-concept
B)   self-control
C)   self-efficacy
D)   self-esteemE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

At which stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development do individuals value trust, caring, and loyalty to others as a basis of moral judgments?

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

Question 12

Megan bases her moral decisions on fear of punishment. According to Kohlberg, which level of moral development is Megan currently in?

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A)   Preconventional reasoning
B)   Conventional reasoning
C)   Interconventional reasoning
D)   Postconventional reasoningE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT true about developmental changes in parent-child relationships?

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A)   Elementary school children tend to receive more physical discipline than they did as preschoolers.
B)   During middle and late childhood, parental control changes to coregulation along with the child.
C)   Mothers are more likely than fathers to engage in a managerial role in parenting.
D)   During middle and late childhood, children are allowed to engage in moment-to-moment self-regulation.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Many of today's children grow up receiving praise for mediocre or even poor performance. What could be a possible consequence of this?

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A)   They tend to undervalue the rewards that aggression can bring.
B)   The increased self-esteem produces better school performance.
C)   They are increasingly prone to develop antisocial actions.
D)   They may have difficulty handling competition and criticism.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

One area of math in which boys were found to be better at is:

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A)   advanced calculus.
B)   numeracy skills.
C)   visuospatial skills.
D)   computation skills.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

All of the following are effective ways to improve relationships among ethnically diverse students EXCEPT:

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A)   reducing bias.
B)   being a competent cultural mediator.
C)   turning the classroom into a segregated learning experience.
D)   encouraging students to have positive interactions with students from diverse ethnic groups.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing encouragement and feedback, thus allowing children to maintain an impression of themselves as competent, attractive, and worthwhile individuals?

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

Question 19

In terms of self-understanding, children in late childhood are MORE likely than children in early childhood to:

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A)   compare themselves with others.
B)   refrain from social comparison.
C)   use physical characteristics to describe themselves.
D)   use outer states to describe themselves.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

According to Kohlberg, which of the following is the first stage of moral development?

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A)   Social contract or utility and individual rights
B)   Mutual interpersonal expectations, relationships, and interpersonal conformity
C)   Punishment and obedience orientation
D)   Social systems moralityE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 8: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

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

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Mary thinks that she is a good person. This observation reflects Mary's _____.

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Harish thinks that he is good at mathematics. This is a reflection of Harish's _____.

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All of the following are effective ways to improve relationships among ethnically diverse students EXCEPT:

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The increased capacity for self-regulation that is seen in middle and late childhood is linked to developmental advances in the:

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List three possible problems associated with statewide standardized testing in schools.

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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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Which of the following is NOT true about developmental changes in parent-child relationships?

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Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing encouragement and feedback, thus allowing children to maintain an impression of themselves as competent, attractive, and worthwhile individuals?

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According to Pollack, what is the result of the traditional ways of raising boys?

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Megan bases her moral decisions on fear of punishment. According to Kohlberg, which level of moral development is Megan currently in?

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In terms of self-understanding, children in late childhood are MORE likely than children in early childhood to:

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Many of today's children grow up receiving praise for mediocre or even poor performance. What could be a possible consequence of this?

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At which stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development do individuals value trust, caring, and loyalty to others as a basis of moral judgments?

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Julio, 12, cannot get his science project to work. In fact, it seems to him that nothing he makes ever works properly. According to Erik Erikson, Julio is at risk for developing a sense of:

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List and describe the levels of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

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

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One area of math in which boys were found to be better at is:

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

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According to Kohlberg, which of the following is the first stage of moral development?

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Mary thinks that she is a good person. This observation reflects Mary's _____.

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Harish thinks that he is good at mathematics. This is a reflection of Harish's _____.

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All of the following are effective ways to improve relationships among ethnically diverse students EXCEPT:

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The increased capacity for self-regulation that is seen in middle and late childhood is linked to developmental advances in the:

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List three possible problems associated with statewide standardized testing in schools.

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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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Which of the following is NOT true about developmental changes in parent-child relationships?

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Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing encouragement and feedback, thus allowing children to maintain an impression of themselves as competent, attractive, and worthwhile individuals?

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According to Pollack, what is the result of the traditional ways of raising boys?

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Megan bases her moral decisions on fear of punishment. According to Kohlberg, which level of moral development is Megan currently in?

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In terms of self-understanding, children in late childhood are MORE likely than children in early childhood to:

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Many of today's children grow up receiving praise for mediocre or even poor performance. What could be a possible consequence of this?

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At which stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development do individuals value trust, caring, and loyalty to others as a basis of moral judgments?

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Julio, 12, cannot get his science project to work. In fact, it seems to him that nothing he makes ever works properly. According to Erik Erikson, Julio is at risk for developing a sense of:

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List and describe the levels of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

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