Question 1

Conglomerate strategies are

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Conglomerate strategies refer to the use of multiple techniques or approaches to address a problem or challenge. It is not specifically related to teaching or problem-solving in the social sciences, and is not the same as brainstorming. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Question 2

Impulsivity and problems sustaining attention are most likely associated with which of the following children?

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Question 3

Rosemary encourages her friend Meredith to try harder in her biology class.Rosemary tells Meredith that she can get a good grade and offers to give her feedback on her reports.Which function of friendship is Rosemary providing for Meredith?

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Rosemary is providing ego support to Meredith by encouraging her and offering to give her feedback on her reports. Ego support is a function of friendship that involves boosting the self-esteem and confidence of a friend.

Question 4

Another word for conglomerate strategies for improving social skills is

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Coaching is a strategy that involves guiding, instructing, and providing feedback to individuals or groups to improve their social skills, making it a suitable term for conglomerate strategies aimed at enhancing these abilities.

Question 5

Tony has not adjusted well to the peer group at his new school.When another boy accidentally bumps into Tony at a school dance,Tony will be MOST likely to

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Tony's difficulty in adjusting to his new peer group may lead to heightened sensitivity to perceived slights or aggression. This heightened sensitivity can result in an aggressive response to situations that might be interpreted as confrontational or hostile, such as being bumped into, even if it was accidental.

Question 6

Planning ahead,generating multiple solutions to hypothetical problems,and evaluating physically aggressive responses negatively are all

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Planning ahead, generating multiple solutions to hypothetical problems, and evaluating physically aggressive responses negatively are all examples of social cognitive skills. These skills involve understanding social situations, interpreting social cues, and making decisions based on social context. Emotional regulation skills involve managing and controlling one's own emotions, self-efficacy skills involve belief in one's own ability to succeed, and prosocial skills involve behaviors that benefit others.

Question 7

The best predictor of whether rejected children engage in delinquent behavior or drop out of school later,during adolescence is

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Research suggests that aggression towards peers in elementary school is the best predictor of later delinquent behavior or dropping out of school during adolescence. This is because early aggression is often an indication of deeper psychological and social problems that can persist into adolescence if not addressed early on. Low rates of interactions with peers and alcohol use in ninth grade are also potential risk factors, but not as strong of predictors as early aggression.

Question 8

Which of the following actions is most likely to increase the probability that an adolescent will be popular?

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All of these actions can contribute to an adolescent's popularity by fostering positive social interactions and relationships. Giving out reinforcements to peers can make an adolescent seem supportive and kind, comforting a friend shows empathy and caring, and sharing private information with a friend can deepen trust and intimacy in the relationship.

Question 9

Mrs.Brice has several adolescents in her class who are clearly regarded as "weird" by their peers.In order to change the attitude of the majority group toward these few students,Mrs.Brice implements a strategy in which

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The strategy of having the whole class work together on a common goal, like organizing a food drive, is based on the contact hypothesis, which suggests that under appropriate conditions, interpersonal contact is one of the most effective ways to reduce prejudice between majority and minority group members. This approach fosters cooperation and common goals, which can help in changing the attitude of the majority group toward the "weird" students by highlighting their contributions and promoting positive interactions.

Question 10

Providing a friend with amusement is a function of friendship called

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Providing a friend with amusement falls under the function of friendship known as stimulation, which involves engaging in enjoyable activities that provide excitement and fun. The other options, such as ego support, social comparison, and companionship, involve different aspects of friendship, such as providing emotional support, comparing oneself to others, and simply being there for one another as companions.

Question 11

The most influential theorist in the study of adolescent friendship has been

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Harry Stack Sullivan is considered the most influential theorist in the study of adolescent friendship. His interpersonal theory emphasized the importance of social relationships in shaping an individual's personality and development, and he specifically focused on the role of peer relationships during adolescence.

Question 12

Paul has been identified as a rejected,aggressive boy.Which of the following is probably TRUE of Paul?

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All of these choices are correct. A rejected and aggressive child may have difficulties making friends due to their behavior towards others. They may struggle with sustaining attention, as impulsivity and hyperactivity can be linked to aggressive behavior. Finally, emotional reactivity is a common trait among aggressive children, as they may struggle to regulate their emotions and react strongly to frustrating situations.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the six functions of friendship?

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The six functions of friendship are typically listed as emotional support, companionship, affection, social comparison, stimulation, and physical support. Financial support is not commonly listed as one of the functions of friendship.

Question 14

The friendship function of providing closeness and self-disclosure is

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The function of providing closeness and self-disclosure in a friendship is intimacy/affection. This involves sharing personal information and emotions, and feeling a sense of emotional closeness with the other person.

Question 15

Social-skills training programs have been generally most successful with individuals who are

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Question 16

Tyler and Andrew like to play basketball together and "hang out," but they really don't know much about each other's lives.This type of friendship is one primarily of

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This type of friendship is primarily about spending time together and enjoying each other's company, without necessarily being deeply involved in each other's personal lives. It is a companionship-based friendship.

Question 17

Lexi participated in a program designed to help her improve her self-control,stress management,and social problem-solving skills.Which of the following strategies would Lexi have been taught to use LAST?

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The question states that Lexi would have been taught to use this strategy LAST, which implies a specific order or sequence. Given the other options, the logical order to follow for problem-solving would be to: (1) think of lots of solutions, (2) set a positive goal, (3) go over the problem and state how you feel, and finally (4) go ahead and try the best plan. Therefore, option B, which suggests trying the best plan, would be the last step in the sequence.

Question 18

Yvonne's friend tells her that her new sweater is "like an old-lady sweater-not cool." Yvonne is angry,but she doesn't explode.She says,"I like it," and walks into her class.Yvonne is demonstrating

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Yvonne is demonstrating emotional self-regulation by controlling her anger and responding calmly to her friend's criticism.

Question 19

According to Kenneth Dodge,the first step in processing information about our social world is

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According to Kenneth Dodge, the first step in processing information about our social world is decoding social cues. This means that we need to interpret and understand the social cues or information that we receive before we can move on to selecting an appropriate response.

Question 20

Social cognition involves

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Social cognition specifically refers to the processes involved in understanding and processing information about social matters, which primarily involves thoughts.

Quiz 9: Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles