Question 1

The term 'vertical dimension' is a concept understood by which of the following theorists?&#10;A) Rubin&#10;B) Piaget&#10;C) Sullivan&#10;D) Bandura

Accepted Answer

Piaget is known for his work on cognitive development, which includes understanding spatial concepts such as the vertical dimension.

Question 2

Ethological theories are concerned with which of the following bases of behaviour?&#10;A) Co-operation and group harmony&#10;B) Independence&#10;C) Biological and evolutionary&#10;D) Individualism

Accepted Answer

Ethological theories focus on the biological and evolutionary bases of behavior, emphasizing how behavior has adapted over time to meet survival needs.

Question 3

In terms of the milestones of children's social development, at what age would you expect a child to display an understanding of the rules of social exchange?&#10;A) 6-12 months&#10;B) 3 years&#10;C) 4 years&#10;D) 12-24 months

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

At what age would the concept referred to as 'clique' be best observed?&#10;A) 2 years&#10;B) Adolescence&#10;C) 6 years&#10;D) 4 years

Accepted Answer

Cliques are most commonly observed during adolescence, as this is a developmental stage where peer relationships and social groupings become particularly important and complex.

Question 5

Two important determinants of peer acceptance are 'sex' and 'age'. When would this be especially evident?&#10;A) 4 years of age&#10;B) 5 years of age&#10;C) After 7 years of age&#10;D) 6 years of age

Accepted Answer

After 7 years of age, children become more aware of gender roles and age differences, which significantly influences their peer acceptance and social interactions.

Question 6

Parker and Gottman (1989) suggest that a child whose goal of friendship involves the gaining of acceptance from ones peers as the precedent occurs at which age range?&#10;A) 3-7 years&#10;B) 8-12 years&#10;C) 13 years onwards&#10;D) 1-3 years

Accepted Answer

Parker and Gottman (1989) suggest that children in the age range of 8-12 years prioritize gaining acceptance from their peers as a primary goal of friendship. This developmental stage is characterized by an increased awareness of social dynamics and a desire to fit in with peer groups.

Question 7

When considering the toddler, who is most likely (according to Rubin et al., 1998) to enter into conflicts?&#10;A) The shy toddler&#10;B) The inhibited toddler&#10;C) The sociable toddler&#10;D) The friendly toddler

Accepted Answer

According to Rubin et al. (1998), sociable toddlers are more likely to enter into conflicts due to their higher levels of interaction and engagement with peers, which increases the opportunities for conflicts to arise.

Question 8

Which of the following is not used in Rubin and Coplans system of sociometric nominations?&#10;A) Popular&#10;B) Controversial&#10;C) Accepted&#10;D) Average

Accepted Answer

Rubin and Coplan's system of sociometric nominations does not use the term "Accepted." Instead, it categorizes children as Popular, Rejected, Controversial, Neglected, or Average based on their social standing among peers.

Question 9

According to Kupersmidt and Coie (1990) children who drop out of school are significantly more likely to be identified as which of the following?&#10;A) Rejected and unaccepted by peers&#10;B) Aggressive&#10;C) Rejected withdrawn&#10;D) Rejected aggressive

Accepted Answer

Children who drop out of school are significantly more likely to be rejected and unaccepted by peers.

Question 10

The 'false belief task' is a test to determine what kind of understanding from a child?&#10;A) What has gone wrong&#10;B) A representation of their world&#10;C) Where an object might have been hidden&#10;D) What a child has interpreted

Accepted Answer

The 'false belief task' is designed to assess a child's understanding that other people can hold beliefs about the world that are different from their own, and that these beliefs can be false. This tests their ability to understand that what they know to be true can be different from what another person believes, reflecting a representation of their world that includes differing perspectives.

Deck 11: Social Development