Question 1

In the context of the five peer statuses distinguished by developmentalists, ________ are frequently nominated both as someone's best friend and as being disliked.

Accepted Answer

A)   controversial children
B)   average children
C)   neglected children
D)   rejected childrenE) A) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 2

When asked why she participated with other students in a protest against the treatment of women on her university campus, Kai says that all human beings should have equal rights. According to Kai, the university has rules that are unfair to women; and she is morally against such discriminatory practices. Kai is likely operating at the ________ reasoning level of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory.

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A)   postconventional
B)   conventional
C)   unconventional
D)   preconventionalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

According to research studies, in which of the following areas do girls exhibit better skills than boys?

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A)   visuospatial skills
B)   verbal skills
C)   physical skills
D)   mathematical skillsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 4

The belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes is called

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A)   self-concept.
B)   self-confidence.
C)   self-efficacy.
D)   self-esteem.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Carol Dweck (2006)  concluded that individuals have one of two mindsets, namely fixed mindset and ________ mindset.

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A)   variable
B)   growth
C)   open
D)   apatheticE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Students with ________ for learning may avoid many learning tasks, especially those that are challenging.

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A)   high self-efficacy
B)   diffused self-concept
C)   low self-efficacy
D)   low self-awarenessE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

In the context of emotional and personality development, identify a true statement about perspective taking.

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A)   Executive function is at work in perspective taking.
B)   Children decrease their perspective taking in middle and late childhood.
C)   Perspective taking refers to global evaluations of the self.
D)   Perspective taking hinders children's likelihood of understanding and sympathizing with others.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Angie's mother allows her to schedule her study and relaxation time on her own and, in turn, expects Angie to continue doing well in school and to discuss her activities ahead of time. Her mother frequently checks on her school progress and talks to her about her problems and her social life. In this context, Angie's mother's approach to parent-child relationships is most likely to be a process of

Accepted Answer

A)   boundary ambiguity.
B)   latchkey control.
C)   unilateral control.
D)   coregulation.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

When Robert says, "I have brown eyes and black hair," it reflects Robert's

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following types of bullying is experienced more frequently by boys than girls?

Accepted Answer

A)   subject of sexual comments or gestures
B)   subject of rumors
C)   belittled about religion or race
D)   belittled about looks or speechE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Lawrence Kohlberg studied moral development by

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A)   identifying the personality type related to high and low self-esteem in children.
B)   presenting children with a series of stories in which characters face moral dilemmas.
C)   observing children interact with each other when they were in conflict.
D)   interviewing families about how they have taught moral principles to their children.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The extent to which children are liked or disliked by their peer group is called their ________ status.

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A)   psychometric
B)   socioeconomic
C)   popularity
D)   sociometricE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Karen believes that her qualities and learning abilities cannot change despite all her efforts. Therefore, she has decided not to try at all and let her grades plummet. In the context of Carol Dweck's description of mindsets, which of the following best describes Karen's mindset?

Accepted Answer

A)   variable mindset
B)   apathetic mindset
C)   fixed mindset
D)   growth mindsetE) A) and C)
F) None of the above C

Question 14

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   physical support
B)   affection and intimacy
C)   social comparison
D)   ego supportE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

________ 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 D)

Question 16

With regard to morality, Nasrin believes that the focus should be on abstract principles rather than on relationships and concern for others. Therefore, she has a(n)  ________ perspective on morality.

Accepted Answer

A)   prosocial
B)   care
C)   justice
D)   unconventionalE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

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 himself or herself as a weak and gullible victim.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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How does the development of self-understanding change from middle to late childhood? Illustrate your answer with examples.

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Question 20

According to developmentalists, which of the following is a peer status among children?

Accepted Answer

A)   gifted children
B)   neglected children
C)   homeschooled children
D)   conforming childrenE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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