Question 1

When 9-year-old children were asked to choose between retribution and restitution for a punishment _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   almost all chose restitution
B)   almost all chose retribution
C)   about half chose restitution and half chose retribution
D)   they were unable to decideE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

The country with the highest rates of marriage, divorce, and remarriage is _____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Emmy's son is being bullied at school, and the problem shows no signs of abating. Based on the research, should Emmy be concerned? Should she get involved? If so, how? If not, why not?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Children who are disliked by peers due to their antagonistic, confrontational behavior are _____-rejected.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

A family that consists of one man, several wives, and the biological children of the man and women is a(n)  _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   blended family
B)   adoptive family
C)   extended family
D)   polygamous familyE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

More than people of any other age, children between the ages of 6 and 11 are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   in need of punishment
B)   trying to stand out from their peers
C)   using electronic media with adult supervision
D)   industrious, practicing the skills valued by their cultureE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

What factors generally determine whether a child is well liked by his or her peers?

Accepted Answer

A)   age and gender
B)   culture and race
C)   cohort and SES
D)   culture and cohortE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Cyberbullying is more common during middle childhood than the other types of bullying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Girls who bully typically _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   use threats of force
B)   use words to attack
C)   are larger than average in size
D)   have older sisters who are aggressiveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Robert has been rehearsing for a dance competition for the past two months. When he wins second place, he is discouraged and wants to give up dance altogether. Robert is displaying _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   egocentrism
B)   immaturity
C)   concrete operational thinking
D)   a growth mindsetE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Children who overcome severe problems in childhood may be referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Children who overcome severe problems in childhood...

Question 12

A longitudinal study of self-concept revealed that the strongest factor affecting 10-year-olds' self-concept was _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   their relationship with other children
B)   their level of egocentrism
C)   their relationship with their parents
D)   availability of heroes who are similar to themE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Family conflict harms children only when adults fight about child rearing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Liza is asked whether a person should steal food if he or she is starving. Liza says no, the person should ask for help and someone would offer food. Liza's answer is explained by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Kohlberg
B)   Freud
C)   Piaget
D)   BowlbyE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Postconventional morality involves _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the careful consideration of all options
B)   an emphasis on laws and social order
C)   seeking pleasure and avoiding pain
D)   trying to take care of one's own needsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

During Erikson's crisis of industry versus inferiority, children _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   repress their psychosexual needs
B)   require more adult supervision
C)   do poorly academically
D)   attempt to master many skillsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

The statement that best reflects moral reasoning at the preconventional level is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   "I obey a higher power"
B)   "Every citizen should obey the rules"
C)   "I want everyone to like me"
D)   "I don't want to get caught and punished"E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

According to Erikson, children between the ages of 6 and 11 experience the crisis of industry versus inferiority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Kohlberg's theory has been criticized because his _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   stages do not reflect liberal Western values
B)   theory doesn't emphasize stages strongly enough
C)   theory does not take into account cultural differences
D)   theory emphasizes Eastern valuesE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Relational aggression includes hitting and shoving other children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Emmy's son is being bullied at school, and the problem shows no signs of abating. Based on the research, should Emmy be concerned? Should she get involved? If so, how? If not, why not?

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Robert has been rehearsing for a dance competition for the past two months. When he wins second place, he is discouraged and wants to give up dance altogether. Robert is displaying _____.

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The statement that best reflects moral reasoning at the preconventional level is _____.

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Postconventional morality involves _____.

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Cyberbullying is more common during middle childhood than the other types of bullying.

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Relational aggression includes hitting and shoving other children.

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Liza is asked whether a person should steal food if he or she is starving. Liza says no, the person should ask for help and someone would offer food. Liza's answer is explained by _____.

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Family conflict harms children only when adults fight about child rearing.

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A longitudinal study of self-concept revealed that the strongest factor affecting 10-year-olds' self-concept was _____.

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What factors generally determine whether a child is well liked by his or her peers?

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A family that consists of one man, several wives, and the biological children of the man and women is a(n) _____.

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More than people of any other age, children between the ages of 6 and 11 are _____.

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When 9-year-old children were asked to choose between retribution and restitution for a punishment _____.

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According to Erikson, children between the ages of 6 and 11 experience the crisis of industry versus inferiority.

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Kohlberg's theory has been criticized because his _____.

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Children who are disliked by peers due to their antagonistic, confrontational behavior are _____-rejected.

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Girls who bully typically _____.

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During Erikson's crisis of industry versus inferiority, children _____.

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Children who overcome severe problems in childhood may be referred to as _____.

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The country with the highest rates of marriage, divorce, and remarriage is _____.

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