Question 1

Which of the following is an effective way of handling a child's misbehavior,according to most child psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mild spanking,calculated not to hurt the child
B)  Time out,in which the child is removed from a setting that offers positive reinforcement
C)  Shouting at the child just enough to get the point across
D)  Instilling rigid household rules and meting out severe corporal punishment if those rules are brokenE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

According to a recent study,children of divorced parents are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  have a higher number of cohabiting and marital partnerships.
B)  stay married longer than their parents.
C)  have positive partner relationships.
D)  have fewer adjustment problems than their peers whose parents didn't divorce.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

A kind of play that involves repetition of behavior when new skills are being learned or when physical or mental mastery and coordination of skills are required for games or sports.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

A _____ is a cognitive structure,a network of associations that guide an individual's perceptions.

Accepted Answer

A)  format
B)  schema
C)  subset
D)  systemE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Marjorie chooses to deny,ignore,or change the negative emotions of her children.She is an:

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion-coaching parent.
B)  emotion-criticizing parent.
C)  emotion-dismissing parent.
D)  emotion-blind parent.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Should parents stay in an unhappy or conflicted marriage for the sake of their children?

Accepted Answer

If the stresses and disruptions in famil...

Question 7

According to Erik Erikson,the psychosocial stage that characterizes early childhood is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

In terms of understanding others,by age 4 to 5,most children begin to describe themselves based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical traits.
B)  psychological traits.
C)  genetic traits.
D)  genotypes.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

When Brianna is upset her mother facilitates open discussion about why she is upset and helps her figure out how to deal with the negative emotions.Therefore,Brianna's mother takes an _____ approach to parenting.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion-dismissing
B)  emotion-criticizing
C)  emotion-coaching
D)  emotion-encouragingE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Laurie Kramer,who has conducted a number of research studies on siblings,says that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is best to not intervene in sibling conflict and to allow them to work it out on their own.
B)  it is best to let sibling conflicts escalate so that children learn coping strategies to handle anger and disagreement with peers.
C)  intervening and helping children resolve sibling conflict are not good strategies.
D)  not intervening and letting sibling conflict escalate are not good strategies.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Piaget concluded that the changes in moral reasoning in children come about through:

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritative parent-child relations.
B)  religious and social conditioning.
C)  the children's family experiences.
D)  the mutual give-and-take of peer relations.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Compared to nonparents,parents report:

Accepted Answer

A)  more satisfaction with their lives.
B)  less satisfaction with their lives.
C)  more frustration with their lives.
D)  less enjoyment in the lives.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which parenting style is demanding and controlling,while also being accepting and responsive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritarian
B)  Indulgent
C)  Authoritative
D)  NeglectfulE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

According to Piaget's theory,from _____ years of age,children are in a transition,showing some features of the first stage of moral reasoning and some stages of the second stage,autonomous morality.

Accepted Answer

A)  7 to 10
B)  4 to 7
C)  10 to 12
D)  1 to 4E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

According to Freud,at which age does the child renounce the sexual attraction he/she feels toward the parent of the opposite sex because of anxious feelings?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 or 4 years of age
B)  9 or 10 years of age
C)  5 or 6 years of age
D)  11 or 12 years of ageE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Poor emotion regulation,attachment problems,problems in peer relations,and other psychological problems are all associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  poor genetics.
B)  child maltreatment.
C)  fathers as caregivers.
D)  stepparenting.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Television continues to have a strong influence on children's development,but children's use of other media and information/communication devices has led to the use of the term _____,which includes how much time individuals spend watching television programs and DVDs,using computers,playing video games,and using mobile media such as iPhones.

Accepted Answer

A)  screen time
B)  media time
C)  leisure time
D)  social mediaE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Young children's self-descriptions are typically unrealistically positive.Why is that?

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Question 19

In which parenting style do parents show pleasure and support in response to children's constructive behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritarian
B)  Authoritative
C)  Indulgent
D)  NeglectfulE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

All of the following are associated with improved understanding of emotions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase in prosocial behavior
B)  Emotional regulation
C)  Ability to reflect on emotions
D)  Difficulty in interpreting facial expressionsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A _____ is a cognitive structure,a network of associations that guide an individual's perceptions.

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According to a recent study,children of divorced parents are more likely to:

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Laurie Kramer,who has conducted a number of research studies on siblings,says that:

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In terms of understanding others,by age 4 to 5,most children begin to describe themselves based on:

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A kind of play that involves repetition of behavior when new skills are being learned or when physical or mental mastery and coordination of skills are required for games or sports.

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According to Freud,at which age does the child renounce the sexual attraction he/she feels toward the parent of the opposite sex because of anxious feelings?

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