Question 1

Which of the following statements about gender stereotyping is FALSE?

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A)  Girls' gender stereotypes are more rigid than boys' gender stereotypes.
B)  Until about 7 to 8 years of age,gender stereotyping is extensive.
C)  Gender stereotypes still exist for both children and adults.
D)  Across the elementary school years,children become more flexible in their gender attitudes.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following situations might be true for students who live in poverty?

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A)  Their schools will have older,more experienced teachers.
B)  They will get more scholarship money and grant money for college than their wealthier peers.
C)  They are more likely to have young,inexperienced teachers.
D)  They are likely to have classes that encourage creativity and discovery learning.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

According to Pomerantz,differences in academic achievement between students in the United States and East Asian countries is a function of:

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A)  parental involvement.
B)  genetic differences.
C)  different school systems.
D)  student motivation.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Victims of cyberbullying:

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A)  show very different problems than victims of traditional bullying.
B)  show very similar problems as victims of traditional bullying.
C)  show few signs of psychological discomfort.
D)  are often unaware that they are being victimized.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

In a national survey of more than 15,000 sixth- through tenth-grade students,nearly _____ students reported experiencing bullying as either a victim or a perpetrator.

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A)  one of every two
B)  two of every three
C)  one of every three
D)  three of every fourE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Children have the highest self-esteem when:

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A)  they are competent in all tasks that are given to them.
B)  they perform competently in domains that are important to them.
C)  they are extrinsically rewarded by role models.
D)  they are encouraged to avoid problems they face rather than cope with them.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

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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) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

A recent study found that 6- to 9-year-olds were ____ skeptical of others' distorted claims than were younger children.

Accepted Answer

A)  more
B)  less
C)  equally
D)  similarlyE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

According to Kohlberg,which of the following is the first stage of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social contract or utility and individual rights
B)  Mutual interpersonal expectations,relationships,and interpersonal conformity
C)  Punishment and obedience orientation
D)  Social systems moralityE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  variable mindset.
B)  growth mindset.
C)  open mindset.
D)  apathetic mindset.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

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) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing time,resources,and assistance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical support
B)  Affection and intimacy
C)  Ego support
D)  Social comparisonE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Erica,who has two children,marries Wayne,who has a daughter from a previous marriage.After the union,their family will be considered a _____ stepfamily.

Accepted Answer

A)  complex
B)  segregated
C)  simple
D)  mixedE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following techniques will parents tend NOT to use to discipline elementary school children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coercive holding
B)  Deprivation of privileges
C)  Appeals to the child's self-esteem
D)  Comments designed to increase the child's sense of guiltE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Studies on friendship reveal that sixth-grade students who did not have a friend:

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A)  engaged in less prosocial behavior.
B)  were more likely to exhibit prosocial behavior.
C)  achieved a higher level of academic success.
D)  had authoritarian parents.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D) A

Question 18

In analyzing the performance of American students compared to students in selected Asian countries,what differences did Stevenson and his colleagues observe between the Asian and American parents?

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The American parents had much lower expe...

Question 19

Broad categories that reflect our impressions and beliefs about females and males.

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The answer of Broad categories that reflect our impressions and...

Question 20

In terms of cross-cultural comparisons,East Asian parents believe that a child's learning is the responsibility of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  school.
B)  teacher.
C)  child.
D)  parent.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C) D

Exam 8: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Which of the following statements about gender stereotyping is FALSE?

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Which of the following situations might be true for students who live in poverty?

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According to Pomerantz,differences in academic achievement between students in the United States and East Asian countries is a function of:

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Victims of cyberbullying:

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In a national survey of more than 15,000 sixth- through tenth-grade students,nearly _____ students reported experiencing bullying as either a victim or a perpetrator.

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Children have the highest self-esteem when:

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

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

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A recent study found that 6- to 9-year-olds were ____ skeptical of others' distorted claims than were younger children.

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According to Kohlberg,which of the following is the first stage of moral development?

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

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

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Which of the following functions of friendship involves providing time,resources,and assistance?

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Erica,who has two children,marries Wayne,who has a daughter from a previous marriage.After the union,their family will be considered a _____ stepfamily.

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

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Studies on friendship reveal that sixth-grade students who did not have a friend:

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In analyzing the performance of American students compared to students in selected Asian countries,what differences did Stevenson and his colleagues observe between the Asian and American parents?

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Broad categories that reflect our impressions and beliefs about females and males.

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