Question 1

Consistently praising children for mediocre or even poor performance can lead to _____, which may cause children with _____ self-esteem to avoid important learning experiences.

Accepted Answer

A)   an inflated self-esteem; low
B)   an inflated self-esteem; high
C)   a diminished self-esteem; low
D)   a diminished self-esteem; highE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Researchers have found that family management practices are positively related to:

Accepted Answer

A)   students' grades and self-responsibility.
B)   emotional and behavioral problems.
C)   lack of autonomy.
D)   school-related problems.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

At the "Meet Your Teacher" day before the school year started, Robert met Ms. Taylor. She asked, "So Robert, tell me something about you." He responded, "I'm good in math but my printing is bad." Robert is revealing his:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of the following statements about gender stereotyping is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Girls' gender stereotypes are more rigid than boys' gender stereotypes.
B)   Until about seven to eight 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) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following stages of Kohlberg's theory of moral development is characterized by moral judgments based on understanding the social order, law, justice, and duty?

Accepted Answer

A)   Individualism, instrumental purpose, and exchange
B)   Social systems morality
C)   Universal ethical principles
D)   Social contract or utility and individual rightsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

According to Pomerantz, differences in academic achievement between students in the United States and China is primarily a function of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

According to John Coie, which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why aggressive peer-rejected boys have problems in social relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rejected children are more focused on maintaining positive relationships with peers.
B)   Rejected, aggressive boys are more impulsive and have problems sustaining attention.
C)   Rejected, aggressive boys are more emotionally reactive.
D)   Rejected children have fewer social skills in making friends.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

List the five strategies a teacher may use for improving relations among ethnically diverse students. Choose one strategy and create an example of how an elementary school teacher might put the strategy into practice.

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Question 9

Jack is practicing his soccer moves and looking forward to Connor coming by to play. Connor helps Jack by watching his body movements and giving Jack feedback on how to handle the soccer ball better. Connor is providing _____ for Jack.

Accepted Answer

A)   physical support
B)   companionship
C)   ego support
D)   social comparisonE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

The Every Student Succeeds Act has made all of the following changes to the previous No Child Left Behind law EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   raising academic standards to a challenging level.
B)   increasing effectiveness in teaching historically underperforming students.
C)   requiring states to include at least one nonacademic factor in tracking success.
D)   increasing the use and frequency of standardized tests.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Carol Gilligan, known for her perspective of care, has criticized Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development because:

Accepted Answer

A)   it is based on a male norm that puts abstract principles above relationships.
B)   it does not recognize higher-level moral reasoning in certain cultural groups.
C)   Kohlberg underestimated the contribution of family relationships to moral development.
D)   it places too much emphasis on moral thought and not enough emphasis on moral behavior.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Educational experts agree that students with a disability in reading or writing will do best in a:

Accepted Answer

A)   direct instruction approach.
B)   peer-led discussion approach.
C)   constructivist approach.
D)   group discussion approach.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

Denise is among the _____ children. She is always in a good mood, supports her friends when they are struggling, and is a good listener.

Accepted Answer

A)   rejected
B)   controversial
C)   average
D)   popularE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Children's sharing comes to reflect a more complex sense of what is just and right during:

Accepted Answer

A)   middle and late infancy.
B)   late infancy.
C)   middle and late childhood.
D)   early adolescence.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Darren is a 12-year-old active boy. Sometimes when his friend Simon cheats in a game, he tends to get irritated. However, Darren controls his anger and tries explaining to Simon why it is bad practice to cheat. Darren is displaying his:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the differences in helping behavior of males versus females?

Accepted Answer

A)   Females are helpful irrespective of the situation.
B)   Males are more helpful when the context is masculine in nature.
C)   Males are more likely to engage in caregiving behavior.
D)   Females are more likely to help in dangerous situations when the other person involved is a female.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   The spread of state-mandated tests to assess 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 assessment of gifted and honors programsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Broad categories that reflect society's impressions and beliefs about females and males.

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Question 19

The Common Core Standards:

Accepted Answer

A)   specify what students should know and the skills they should develop at each grade level.
B)   enable states to assess the content areas the state believes are most important.
C)   allow teachers more flexibility in creating their curricula.
D)   provide both educators and administrators with a mechanism to plan their budgets for upcoming years.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Most of Blanca's classmates call her a "bully," and many say that they "don't like her at all." Very few children consider her to be a friend. Which of the following is Blanca's probable sociometric status?

Accepted Answer

A)   Popular
B)   Neglected
C)   Rejected
D)   ControversialE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 8: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Which of the following stages of Kohlberg's theory of moral development is characterized by moral judgments based on understanding the social order, law, justice, and duty?

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the differences in helping behavior of males versus females?

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Denise is among the _____ children. She is always in a good mood, supports her friends when they are struggling, and is a good listener.

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According to John Coie, which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why aggressive peer-rejected boys have problems in social relationships?

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According to Pomerantz, differences in academic achievement between students in the United States and China is primarily a function of:

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Which of the following statements about gender stereotyping is FALSE?

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Darren is a 12-year-old active boy. Sometimes when his friend Simon cheats in a game, he tends to get irritated. However, Darren controls his anger and tries explaining to Simon why it is bad practice to cheat. Darren is displaying his:

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Researchers have found that family management practices are positively related to:

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Consistently praising children for mediocre or even poor performance can lead to _____, which may cause children with _____ self-esteem to avoid important learning experiences.

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The Every Student Succeeds Act has made all of the following changes to the previous No Child Left Behind law EXCEPT:

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Jack is practicing his soccer moves and looking forward to Connor coming by to play. Connor helps Jack by watching his body movements and giving Jack feedback on how to handle the soccer ball better. Connor is providing _____ for Jack.

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List the five strategies a teacher may use for improving relations among ethnically diverse students. Choose one strategy and create an example of how an elementary school teacher might put the strategy into practice.

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Children's sharing comes to reflect a more complex sense of what is just and right during:

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Most of Blanca's classmates call her a "bully," and many say that they "don't like her at all." Very few children consider her to be a friend. Which of the following is Blanca's probable sociometric status?

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Broad categories that reflect society's impressions and beliefs about females and males.

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Carol Gilligan, known for her perspective of care, has criticized Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development because:

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The Common Core Standards:

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Educational experts agree that students with a disability in reading or writing will do best in a:

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

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At the "Meet Your Teacher" day before the school year started, Robert met Ms. Taylor. She asked, "So Robert, tell me something about you." He responded, "I'm good in math but my printing is bad." Robert is revealing his:

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