Question 1

An asthma attack can be triggered by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   an immunization
B)   exercise or emotional stress
C)   high levels of lead in gasoline
D)   a genetic predisposition to heart diseaseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Recently,several cross-national studies of academic performance found that academic performance in fourth grade is related mainly to ___ rather than ___.

Accepted Answer

A)   cultural beliefs; educational practices
B)   the countries' economic development; cultural beliefs
C)   the countries' cultural views on education; local funding for education
D)   educational practices; access to nutrition in middle childhoodE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

What is the term that the textbook defines as an understanding of how memory works?

Accepted Answer

A)   metaconfiguration
B)   metamemory
C)   metaprocessing
D)   metacognitionE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

____ is the ability to move quickly and precisely,whereas ____ is the response to changing information.

Accepted Answer

A)   Agility; reaction time
B)   Reaction time; agility
C)   Coordination; strength
D)   Strength; coordinationE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

___ refers to a cognitive disorder that impedes the development of learning a specific skill,such as reading or math.

Accepted Answer

A)   Dystopia
B)   Least restrictive environment
C)   Learning disability
D)   Learning dysfunctionE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

As compared to earlier times,physical development during middle childhood is best described as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   "bodies are stronger and immune systems are better developed"
B)   "bodies are much more susceptible to disease and illness"
C)   "bodies are much pudgier with a higher body mass index"
D)   "bodies are much weaker and immune systems are stressed and taxed" E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Barrett and Frank (1987) studied children from Guatemala who were classified as having high nutrient levels or low nutrient levels.Compared to children with low nutrient levels,children with high nutrient levels were ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   more likely to explore and to persist in a frustrating situation
B)   likely to cling to their mothers more 
C)   significantly more anxious
D)   less likely to be energeticE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Kramer et al.(1999) examined sibling conflict and found that the average frequency of conflict was once every ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   10 minutes they were together
B)   20 minutes they were together
C)   45 minutes they were together
D)   60 minutes they were togetherE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the overall emotional state for individuals in middle childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)   storm and stress
B)   emotionally absent
C)   high well-being and low volatility
D)   explosive shock and awe E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

____ is a chronic illness of the lungs characterized by wheezing,coughing,and shortness of breath.

Accepted Answer

A)   Asthma
B)   Eczema
C)   Allergies
D)   PsoriasisE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Globally,parents in most places and times have been more worried that their children would become too ____ than that they would have ____ self-esteem,and have ____ self-inflation as part of family socialization.

Accepted Answer

A)   independent; high; encouraged
B)   selfish; low; discouraged
C)   independent; low; discouraged
D)   selfish; high; encouragedE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

A compelling study of the Pima Indians in Arizona and Mexico was conducted.The Pima Indians who live in Mexico continue to eat a diet that is high in vegetables and low in fat and sugars,while the Pima Indians who live in Arizona eat more like mainstream Americans.Which of the following best describes the result of this study?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Mexican Pima Indians have a BMI that is 80% higher than the American Pima Indians. 
B)   The Mexican and American Pima Indians have equal BMIs.
C)   The American Pima Indians have an average BMI that is 50% higher than the Mexican Pima Indians.
D)   The study was a hoax to argue that eating a traditional diet was healthier, which is not true.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

By the end of middle childhood,what abilities have nearly reached adult maturity?

Accepted Answer

A)   gross motor skills 
B)   psycho-motor skills
C)   vestibular-motor skills
D)   fine motor skillsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Girls who are in middle childhood become more likely to define themselves in "feminine" terms such as "warm" and "compassionate," but they become no less likely to add "masculine" traits to their self-perceptions.How else might they describe themselves?

Accepted Answer

A)   pretty and soft
B)   submissive and passive
C)   emotional and sensitive
D)   forceful and self-reliantE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of the following best reflects collectivistic cultural beliefs in education?

Accepted Answer

A)   Children often work in groups, with children who have mastered the concept instructing those who have not grasped it just yet.
B)   Children often work individually, attempting to do their best so they are the ones to receive the praise of their teacher.
C)   Children are often encouraged to do their best, to meet their own goals, and not be concerned with the goals of others.
D)   Children often study and practice with a friend, but take their exams independently and are often encouraged to outperform the rest of the class. E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

In the United States,____% of boys and ____% of girls between 5-18 years of age are involved in organized sports.

Accepted Answer

A)   25; 75
B)   52; 66
C)   66; 52
D)   75; 25E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Sefu is a 7-year-old boy living in a developing nation.His country does not have child labor laws and his family has an expectation that he earn his keep and help support the family.In which of the following locations would Sefu most likely work?

Accepted Answer

A)   a small farm
B)   a textile factory 
C)   a mine
D)   a commercial fishing boatE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Many stepfathers and stepchildren eventually form harmonious,close relationships.How does this happen?

Accepted Answer

A)   The stepfather brings home gifts frequently and establishes weekly allowances.
B)   The stepfather completely ignores his stepchildren until they are ready to approach him. 
C)   The stepfather acts warmly and openly to his stepchildren and does not immediately try to assert stern authority.
D)   The stepfathers assert themselves immediately so that the stepchildren know who the disciplinarian is.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Prior to 1800,approximately how many children in the United States attended school?

Accepted Answer

A)   30%
B)   50%
C)   70%
D)   90%E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The Experience Sampling Method (ESM) involves having people carry wristwatch beepers and then beeping them randomly during the day so that they can record their ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
B)   heart rate, pressure, and respirations
C)   emotional stability and behavioral rating scale 
D)   social readjustment rating scale and behavioral activityE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 7: Middle Childhood

Girls who are in middle childhood become more likely to define themselves in "feminine" terms such as "warm" and "compassionate," but they become no less likely to add "masculine" traits to their self-perceptions.How else might they describe themselves?

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What is the term that the textbook defines as an understanding of how memory works?

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____ is a chronic illness of the lungs characterized by wheezing,coughing,and shortness of breath.

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___ refers to a cognitive disorder that impedes the development of learning a specific skill,such as reading or math.

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Recently,several cross-national studies of academic performance found that academic performance in fourth grade is related mainly to _ rather than _.

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By the end of middle childhood,what abilities have nearly reached adult maturity?

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Many stepfathers and stepchildren eventually form harmonious,close relationships.How does this happen?

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An asthma attack can be triggered by ____.

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Globally,parents in most places and times have been more worried that their children would become too than that they would have self-esteem,and have self-inflation as part of family socialization.

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Kramer et al.(1999) examined sibling conflict and found that the average frequency of conflict was once every ____.

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Sefu is a 7-year-old boy living in a developing nation.His country does not have child labor laws and his family has an expectation that he earn his keep and help support the family.In which of the following locations would Sefu most likely work?

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Barrett and Frank (1987) studied children from Guatemala who were classified as having high nutrient levels or low nutrient levels.Compared to children with low nutrient levels,children with high nutrient levels were ____.

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As compared to earlier times,physical development during middle childhood is best described as ______.

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Which of the following best describes the overall emotional state for individuals in middle childhood?

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Prior to 1800,approximately how many children in the United States attended school?

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Which of the following best reflects collectivistic cultural beliefs in education?

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is the ability to move quickly and precisely,whereas is the response to changing information.

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The Experience Sampling Method (ESM) involves having people carry wristwatch beepers and then beeping them randomly during the day so that they can record their ____.

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In the United States,% of boys and % of girls between 5-18 years of age are involved in organized sports.

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Exam 7: Middle Childhood

Girls who are in middle childhood become more likely to define themselves in "feminine" terms such as "warm" and "compassionate," but they become no less likely to add "masculine" traits to their self-perceptions.How else might they describe themselves?

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____ is a chronic illness of the lungs characterized by wheezing,coughing,and shortness of breath.

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___ refers to a cognitive disorder that impedes the development of learning a specific skill,such as reading or math.

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Kramer et al.(1999) examined sibling conflict and found that the average frequency of conflict was once every ____.

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