Question 1

Which of the following terms refers to domain-specific evaluations of the self?

Accepted Answer

A)   self-concept
B)   self-esteem
C)   self-awareness
D)   self-controlE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

What is the result of the public and government demand for increased accountability from schools?

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A)   the spread of state-mandated testing to measure just what students had or had not learned
B)   the inclusion of government evaluators for academic curricula
C)   the separation of academic responsibilities into private coaching and government assessment
D)   the inclusion of new legislation for the assessment of teaching and supporting staff in schoolsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Darren is an active twelve-year-old boy. When his friend Simon cheats in a game, he tends to get irritated. However, Darren controls his anger and tries explaining to Simon why cheating is bad. Which developmental aspect is Darren displaying in his actions?

Accepted Answer

A)   low self-esteem
B)   self-regulation
C)   high self-esteem
D)   self-efficacyE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

According to meta-analyses, which of the following statements is true of traditional bullying and cyberbullying?

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A)   Traditional bullying occurs twice as much as cyberbullying does.
B)   Cyberbullying is more strongly associated with suicidal ideation than traditional bullying is.
C)   Those who engage in cyberbullying are unlikely to engage in traditional bullying.
D)   Adolescents experiencing social and emotional difficulties are more likely to be traditionally bullied than to be cyberbullied.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

________ is characterized by self-disclosure and the sharing of private thoughts.

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A)   Ego support
B)   Intimacy in friendships
C)   Physical support
D)   Social comparisonE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Julio, a 12-year-old, cannot get his science project to work. In fact, it seems to him that nothing he makes ever works properly. In the context of Erik Erikson's eight stages of human development, Julio is at risk for developing a sense of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Define self-efficacy. How do children with low self-efficacy for learning differ from children with high self-efficacy for learning?

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Self-efficacy is the belief that one can...

Question 8

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) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing interesting information, excitement, and amusement?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Fernando does not cut in line, raises his hand in class before talking, and stops his car at stop signs on the road. He focuses on 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?

Accepted Answer

A)   prosocial reasoning
B)   social order reasoning
C)   social consensus reasoning
D)   social conventional reasoningE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

In the context of domain theory, moral rules are widely accepted, somewhat impersonal, and

Accepted Answer

A)   arbitrary.
B)   obligatory.
C)   only applicable to certain individuals.
D)   subject to change by social consensus.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Distinguish between the constructivist and direct instruction approaches to student learning.

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The constructivist approach is a learner...

Question 14

Middle childhood is a period in which some control is transferred from parent to child. This process is gradual and produces

Accepted Answer

A)   deregulation.
B)   socioregulation.
C)   coregulation.
D)   bioregulation.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Popular children

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A)   are infrequently nominated as someone's best friend and are actively disliked by their peers.
B)   are infrequently nominated as a best friend but are not disliked by their peers.
C)   receive an average number of both positive and negative nominations from their peers.
D)   are frequently nominated as a best friend and are rarely disliked by their peers.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Identify the third level of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning. At this (the highest) level, morality is more internal.

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Question 17

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) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

What is the term for the belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes?

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The answer of What is the term for the belief...

Question 19

Which of the following statements represents a criticism of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Kohlberg's theory is based on the prevention of suffering of others.
B)   Compassion is given too much importance in Kohlberg's theory.
C)   There is too much emphasis on moral thought and not enough emphasis on moral behavior.
D)   There is no emphasis on the need for justice in matters of morality.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

An aggressive boy's interpretation of an encounter as hostile and his classmates' perception of his behavior as inappropriate are examples of ________ in behavior development.

Accepted Answer

A)   stereotyping
B)   cognitive dissonance
C)   cultural bias
D)   social cognitionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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