Question 1

Traditionally,information about adoptions,especially the identity of the birthmother,was kept secret.In recent years,the adoption parties have shared information or had direct contact.This process is called ______ adoption.

Accepted Answer

A)  shared
B)  open
C)  direct
D)  communicative

Question 2

There are children in the classroom who worry about just about everything: grades,being on time,threats of war,tornados,etc.These children may suffer from

Accepted Answer

A)  social phobia.
B)  school phobia.
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D)  generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 3

Popular children tend to have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperativeness.
B)  assertiveness.
C)  intelligence.
D)  unusually strong need for affection.

Question 4

Children of __________ parents tend to be more popular that those whose parents use other styles.

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian
B)  authoritative
C)  permissive
D)  manipulative

Question 5

A child who is aggressive,starts fights,is hostile,and is disobedient is displaying ______ behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  internalizing
B)  externalizing
C)  prosocial
D)  self-regulation

Question 6

Children whose tendency is to see other children as trying to hurt them and then strike out in retaliation are showing

Accepted Answer

A)  hostility.
B)  hostile attribution bias.
C)  dominance.
D)  aggression bias.

Question 7

A child with high self-esteem would

Accepted Answer

A)  accept decisions of parents and teachers without challenge.
B)  usually disregard the feelings of others.
C)  volunteer to help someone else.
D)  try hard to please everyone.

Question 8

Resilient children are most likely to be all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a good student.
B)  close to at least one adult,who may not necessarily be a parent.
C)  attending an effective school.
D)  experiencing a challenging situation or frustrating problem for the first time. D

Question 9

The most important protective factor,which seems to help children overcome stress and be resilient,is good

Accepted Answer

A)  family relationships.
B)  cognitive functioning.
C)  None of these
D)  Both of these

Question 10

By middle childhood it appears that empathy

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases with most children.
B)  becomes "hard wired" with most children.
C)  increases in a few children if they had empathic parents.
D)  is at the same level as it was in early childhood. B

Question 11

The most common type of emotional disturbance found during the elementary-school years is

Accepted Answer

A)  neurotic disorders.
B)  disruptive conduct disorders.
C)  schizophrenia.
D)  somatization.

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT describe childhood depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an affective disorder.
B)  It is sometimes hard to diagnose.
C)  It is rarely serious and can safely be ignored.
D)  It is more common among children of depressed parents.

Question 13

Compared to those whose parents stayed together,adults whose parents were divorced when they were children have all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  increased tension.
B)  excessive concern with working.
C)  lower educational levels.
D)  more marital difficulties. B

Question 14

According to one study,girls value which aspect of friendships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depth
B)  Number of friends
C)  Depth and number equally
D)  Duration

Question 15

During what period does the peer group become a major influence,for good and bad?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early childhood
B)  Middle childhood
C)  Early adolescence
D)  Later adolescence

Question 16

In addition to the usual issues of parenthood,adoptive parents also typically have to deal with all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  integrating the adopted child into the family.
B)  helping the child develop a healthy sense of self.
C)  explaining adoption to the child.
D)  All of the above

Question 17

A major conclusion from research of the effects of newer,interactive media,such as video games and the Internet,is

Accepted Answer

A)  that effects of child-initiated virtual violence is more profound than those of passive media (e.g.,TV) .
B)  that effects of passive media are more profound than child-initiated virtual violence.
C)  that there are no differences in passive media and child-initiated virtual violence.
D)  that child-initiated virtual violence has positive emotional effects on school-age children.

Question 18

A child caring for him- or herself at home without adult supervision is engaged in

Accepted Answer

A)  self-control.
B)  self-care.
C)  self-esteem.
D)  self-discipline.

Question 19

Margo's mother has a terminal illness and is near death.Although Margo is showing no visible emotional disturbance,her father feels that therapy is indicated because of the stress she is under.Which type of therapy is likely to be most effective in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual
B)  Family
C)  Behavior
D)  Drug

Question 20

Since people often become hostile when someone acts aggressively toward them,a hostile attribution bias may become a

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile personality disorder. 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy.
C)  hostile intent.
D)  reaction bias.

Exam 10: Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Traditionally,information about adoptions,especially the identity of the birthmother,was kept secret.In recent years,the adoption parties have shared information or had direct contact.This process is called ______ adoption.

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There are children in the classroom who worry about just about everything: grades,being on time,threats of war,tornados,etc.These children may suffer from

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Popular children tend to have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

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Children of __________ parents tend to be more popular that those whose parents use other styles.

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A child who is aggressive,starts fights,is hostile,and is disobedient is displaying ______ behaviors.

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Children whose tendency is to see other children as trying to hurt them and then strike out in retaliation are showing

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A child with high self-esteem would

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Resilient children are most likely to be all of the following EXCEPT

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The most important protective factor,which seems to help children overcome stress and be resilient,is good

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By middle childhood it appears that empathy

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The most common type of emotional disturbance found during the elementary-school years is

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Which of the following does NOT describe childhood depression?

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Compared to those whose parents stayed together,adults whose parents were divorced when they were children have all of the following EXCEPT

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According to one study,girls value which aspect of friendships?

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During what period does the peer group become a major influence,for good and bad?

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In addition to the usual issues of parenthood,adoptive parents also typically have to deal with all of the following EXCEPT

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A major conclusion from research of the effects of newer,interactive media,such as video games and the Internet,is

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A child caring for him- or herself at home without adult supervision is engaged in

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Margo's mother has a terminal illness and is near death.Although Margo is showing no visible emotional disturbance,her father feels that therapy is indicated because of the stress she is under.Which type of therapy is likely to be most effective in this situation?

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Since people often become hostile when someone acts aggressively toward them,a hostile attribution bias may become a

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