Question 1

Brooke's family consists of her biological mother, biological sister, and step-father. This kind of unit is known as

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A)   a clique.
B)   a negative reinforcement trap.
C)   a blended family.
D)   joint custody.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which child is most likely to succeed academically and go to college?

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A)   Teri, who is first born
B)   Martha, who is second born
C)   Dorothy, who is third born
D)   Vanessa, who is the youngest childE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Randy is a seven-year-old who exhibits a high degree of hostile aggression. What is he most likely to be like when he is in high school?

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A)   More hostile aggressive but not greater in instrumental aggression than his same-age peers
B)   About as aggressive as his same-age peers
C)   More aggressive than his same-age peers
D)   More instrumentally aggressive but not greater in hostile aggression than his same-age peersE) B) and D)
F) C) and D) C

Question 4

Prejudice is best described as

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A)   a limitation placed on a person because he or she belongs to some group.
B)   hating yourself because of who you are.
C)   a negative view of others based on their group membership.
D)   the ability to put yourself into the "shoes" of another person.E) All of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 5

What is the difference between instrumental, hostile, and relational aggression? Also, who are most likely to be victimized by such bullies?

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Instrumental aggression occurs when a ch...

Question 6

A(n) _____ consists of several similar cliques.

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The answer of A(n) _____ consists of several similar cliques....

Question 7

Anjali's parents are divorced. Anjali spends weekends with his father and the rest of the week with his mother. In legal terms, this arrangement is an aspect of what is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   an indifferent-uninvolved parenting style.
B)   direct instruction.
C)   a blended family.
D)   joint custody.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

_____ parenting combines warmth and caring but little parental control.

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The answer of _____ parenting combines warmth and caring but...

Question 9

The _____ parenting style is best described as both controlling and warm.

Accepted Answer

A)   authoritarian
B)   authoritative
C)   permissive
D)   uninvolvedE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Laura is 14 years old, and is extremely upset about the fact that someone made fun of her in class. Laura is most likely to seek support from

Accepted Answer

A)   her teacher
B)   her close friends.
C)   her mother.
D)   her father.E) None of the above
F) All of the above B

Question 11

Rather than simply ordering his son to take out the garbage, Ahmad says, "Son, take out the garbage now. It's really full and I'm getting ready to make dinner, so I'll need more space in the garbage bags." Ahmad's statement is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   direct instruction.
B)   counterimitation.
C)   disinhibition.
D)   negative reinforcement trap.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Matthew's parents are very warm and exert a moderate amount of control over his life. Matthew's parents are most likely

Accepted Answer

A)   Latin American.
B)   Chinese.
C)   European American.
D)   immigrant Chinese.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Dick and Wendy want their children to work hard. They have rules and expect their children to obey them without question. Dick and Wendy are most likely _____ parents.

Accepted Answer

A)   uninvolved
B)   authoritarian
C)   authoritative
D)   permissiveE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Members of high status groups are more likely to be prejudiced.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Mary and Orlaith are high school students. Orlaith gets mostly "A" grades, and Mary gets mostly "B"s. Which of these aspects of their pasts is most likely?

Accepted Answer

A)   Orlaith watched more Sesame Street than Mary.
B)   Mary watched more television than Orlaith.
C)   Orlaith watched more violent programs than Mary.
D)   Mary watched more Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood than Orlaith.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The statement, "we share our feelings" is most likely to be made by a

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A)   3-year-old.
B)   5-year-old.
C)   10-year-old.
D)   15-year-old.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Children who watch a lot of television have shorter attention spans than children who do not watch television.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A(n) _____ family minimally consists of a biological parent, a child, and a step-parent.

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The answer of A(n) _____ family minimally consists of a...

Question 19

After his mother hears him swear, Conrad gets his mouth washed out with soap. If this led to reduction in swearing, his mom's strategy would be described as a form of

Accepted Answer

A)   counterimitation.
B)   time-out.
C)   punishment
D)   negative reinforcement trap.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

As a "neglected" child, Juno should expect to be _____ by her peers.

Accepted Answer

A)   bullied
B)   disliked
C)   ignored
D)   fearedE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 7: Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Brooke's family consists of her biological mother, biological sister, and step-father. This kind of unit is known as

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Which child is most likely to succeed academically and go to college?

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Randy is a seven-year-old who exhibits a high degree of hostile aggression. What is he most likely to be like when he is in high school?

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Prejudice is best described as

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What is the difference between instrumental, hostile, and relational aggression? Also, who are most likely to be victimized by such bullies?

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A(n) _____ consists of several similar cliques.

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Anjali's parents are divorced. Anjali spends weekends with his father and the rest of the week with his mother. In legal terms, this arrangement is an aspect of what is known as

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_____ parenting combines warmth and caring but little parental control.

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The _____ parenting style is best described as both controlling and warm.

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Laura is 14 years old, and is extremely upset about the fact that someone made fun of her in class. Laura is most likely to seek support from

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Rather than simply ordering his son to take out the garbage, Ahmad says, "Son, take out the garbage now. It's really full and I'm getting ready to make dinner, so I'll need more space in the garbage bags." Ahmad's statement is an example of

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Matthew's parents are very warm and exert a moderate amount of control over his life. Matthew's parents are most likely

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Dick and Wendy want their children to work hard. They have rules and expect their children to obey them without question. Dick and Wendy are most likely _____ parents.

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Members of high status groups are more likely to be prejudiced.

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Mary and Orlaith are high school students. Orlaith gets mostly "A" grades, and Mary gets mostly "B"s. Which of these aspects of their pasts is most likely?

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The statement, "we share our feelings" is most likely to be made by a

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Children who watch a lot of television have shorter attention spans than children who do not watch television.

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A(n) _____ family minimally consists of a biological parent, a child, and a step-parent.

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After his mother hears him swear, Conrad gets his mouth washed out with soap. If this led to reduction in swearing, his mom's strategy would be described as a form of

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As a "neglected" child, Juno should expect to be _____ by her peers.

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