Question 1

Explain why there are far more elementary and secondary school children in stepfamilies.

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It takes time to have children...

Question 2

According to Kohlberg, when we stop making decisions based on "I'll do something for you if you'll do something for me" and progress to the next stage, we are moving into the _____ stage.

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A)   heteronomous morality
B)   individualism, instrumental purpose, and exchange
C)   mutual interpersonal expectations, relationships, and interpersonal conformity
D)   social systems moralityE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Describe two differences between the constructivist and direct instruction approaches to student learning. Also, describe how a teacher using a constructivist approach and another using a direct instruction approach would create lessons to learn about different classes of vertebrates (mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians).

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The constructivist approach is a learner...

Question 4

All of the following are true regarding social conventional and moral reasoning EXCEPT:

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A)   there are sanctions for violating social conventional rules.
B)   moral rules are obligatory and somewhat impersonal.
C)   social conventional rules are arbitrary and can be changed by consensus.
D)   violating social conventional rules are usually more serious than violating moral rules.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

An individual who has both positive feminine and positive masculine characteristics is called:

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A)   disordered.
B)   androgynous.
C)   nondistinct.
D)   binary.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

List and describe the levels of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

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Lawrence Kohlberg describes three levels...

Question 7

When Joel met his new teacher, he said, "I struggle with everything." When she asked, "What about at school? Is there a subject you like or you are good in?" Joel replied, "No, I'm always behind." Joel's overall self-assessment reflects his:

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

Question 8

Across childhood and adolescence, research suggests that:

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A)   girls engage in more prosocial behavior.
B)   boys engage in more prosocial behavior.
C)   boys are more likely to share than girls
D)   boys show more kindness than girls.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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

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Question 10

Which of the following is FALSE regarding developmental changes in parent-child relationships?

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A)   Elementary schoolchildren tend to receive more physical discipline than they did as preschoolers.
B)   During middle and late childhood, parental control changes to coregulation along with the child.
C)   Mothers are more likely than fathers to engage in a managerial role in parenting.
D)   During middle and late childhood, children are allowed to engage in moment-to-moment self-regulation.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

When Mary started third grade, her teacher asked students to write something about themselves. Mary wrote, "I'm a good person." This observation reflects Mary's:

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

Question 12

Liam, a middle-school boy, is well liked by his peers. He has a wide circle of friends and continues to develop mature social skills. His parents are thrilled to learn that research has linked peer competence at his age to:

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A)   better satisfaction in marriage in early adulthood.
B)   less depression in middle adulthood.
C)   better job performance in middle adulthood.
D)   better relationships with coworkers in early adulthood.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

Dweck has found that giving students information on how their brain is like a muscle that can get stronger, students' _____ will increase.

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A)   fixed mindset, procrastination, and impulsivity
B)   fixed mindset, motivation, and math scores
C)   growth mindset, procrastination, and impulsivity
D)   growth mindset, motivation, and math scoresE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Brandon has many conflicting emotions about his parents' upcoming divorce. He looks forward to talking with his friend, Caleb, because Caleb is the only one who knows the full story. Brandon relies on Caleb to calm him down and help him figure out how to handle the issues that are coming up with the divorce. Caleb is providing _____.

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A)   ego support
B)   intimacy
C)   stimulation
D)   social comparisonE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

_____ are more likely to be the ones who organize the family environment and monitor a child's behavior.

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A)   Mothers
B)   Fathers
C)   Grandmothers
D)   BabysittersE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following statements about perspective taking is FALSE?

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A)   As perspective-taking abilities increase, children's level of skepticism of others' claims decreases.
B)   Children exhibit cognitive flexibility when engaging in perspective taking.
C)   Perspective taking has been linked to executive function.
D)   Children exhibit cognitive inhibition when engaging in perspective taking.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Daniel is one of the children that you either really enjoy or you don't. He has several good friends at school, but he also has some who avoid interacting with him. His sociometric status is most likely to be:

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A)   controversial.
B)   average.
C)   neglected.
D)   rejected.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Ten-year-old Jose finds that he needs his friend, Richard, to talk to in order to know whether Jose's feelings about his own brothers and sisters are normal. Which friendship function does Richard provide in this case?

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A)   Companionship
B)   Ego support
C)   Social comparison
D)   StimulationE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

The recent accountability initiative for schools that replaces the No Child Left Behind Act.

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Question 20

Ayden is rarely nominated as someone's best friend. Many children in his class report actively disliking him because he is hard to get along with. He can be very impulsive and gets angry easily. He would be classified as a(n)  _____ child.

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A)   controversial
B)   rejected
C)   neglected
D)   averageE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 8: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

When Mary started third grade, her teacher asked students to write something about themselves. Mary wrote, "I'm a good person." This observation reflects Mary's:

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An individual who has both positive feminine and positive masculine characteristics is called:

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Dweck has found that giving students information on how their brain is like a muscle that can get stronger, students' _____ will increase.

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Across childhood and adolescence, research suggests that:

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Ten-year-old Jose finds that he needs his friend, Richard, to talk to in order to know whether Jose's feelings about his own brothers and sisters are normal. Which friendship function does Richard provide in this case?

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Daniel is one of the children that you either really enjoy or you don't. He has several good friends at school, but he also has some who avoid interacting with him. His sociometric status is most likely to be:

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According to Kohlberg, when we stop making decisions based on "I'll do something for you if you'll do something for me" and progress to the next stage, we are moving into the _____ stage.

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_____ are more likely to be the ones who organize the family environment and monitor a child's behavior.

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List and describe the levels of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

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Which of the following statements about perspective taking is FALSE?

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

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Liam, a middle-school boy, is well liked by his peers. He has a wide circle of friends and continues to develop mature social skills. His parents are thrilled to learn that research has linked peer competence at his age to:

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding developmental changes in parent-child relationships?

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When Joel met his new teacher, he said, "I struggle with everything." When she asked, "What about at school? Is there a subject you like or you are good in?" Joel replied, "No, I'm always behind." Joel's overall self-assessment reflects his:

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All of the following are true regarding social conventional and moral reasoning EXCEPT:

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Explain why there are far more elementary and secondary school children in stepfamilies.

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The recent accountability initiative for schools that replaces the No Child Left Behind Act.

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When Mary started third grade, her teacher asked students to write something about themselves. Mary wrote, "I'm a good person." This observation reflects Mary's:

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An individual who has both positive feminine and positive masculine characteristics is called:

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Dweck has found that giving students information on how their brain is like a muscle that can get stronger, students' _____ will increase.

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Across childhood and adolescence, research suggests that:

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Ayden is rarely nominated as someone's best friend. Many children in his class report actively disliking him because he is hard to get along with. He can be very impulsive and gets angry easily. He would be classified as a(n) _____ child.

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Ten-year-old Jose finds that he needs his friend, Richard, to talk to in order to know whether Jose's feelings about his own brothers and sisters are normal. Which friendship function does Richard provide in this case?

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Daniel is one of the children that you either really enjoy or you don't. He has several good friends at school, but he also has some who avoid interacting with him. His sociometric status is most likely to be:

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According to Kohlberg, when we stop making decisions based on "I'll do something for you if you'll do something for me" and progress to the next stage, we are moving into the _____ stage.

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_____ are more likely to be the ones who organize the family environment and monitor a child's behavior.

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List and describe the levels of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

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Which of the following statements about perspective taking is FALSE?

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

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Liam, a middle-school boy, is well liked by his peers. He has a wide circle of friends and continues to develop mature social skills. His parents are thrilled to learn that research has linked peer competence at his age to:

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding developmental changes in parent-child relationships?

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When Joel met his new teacher, he said, "I struggle with everything." When she asked, "What about at school? Is there a subject you like or you are good in?" Joel replied, "No, I'm always behind." Joel's overall self-assessment reflects his:

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All of the following are true regarding social conventional and moral reasoning EXCEPT:

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Explain why there are far more elementary and secondary school children in stepfamilies.

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The recent accountability initiative for schools that replaces the No Child Left Behind Act.

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