Question 1

Which is an example of a universal parenting goal?

Accepted Answer

Taking a child to the physician or healer is a universal parenting goal because it relates to the health and well-being of the child, which is a priority for parents across different cultures and societies.

Question 2

Pope is researching the process of how children perceive themselves.He is specifically looking at how the perception of others affects people's perception of themselves.This concept is closest to

Accepted Answer

The concept of how others' perceptions affect one's own self-perception is known as the looking-glass self. This is the closest match to the Pope's research in this scenario.

Question 3

Jose and Rosa have their young children go get water and tend the garden and farm animals every day instead of going to school.Meanwhile Clara and Julian send their children to school and give them a weekly allowance.These parents are primarily demonstrating the universal parenting goal of

Accepted Answer

Jose and Rosa are focusing on economic maintenance by having their children contribute to household tasks, while Clara and Julian are investing in their children's future economic potential through education and financial literacy.

Question 4

Putting babies to sleep in a crib rather than sleeping with parents illustrates the American emphasis on

Accepted Answer

Putting babies to sleep in a crib promotes the value of independence, which is emphasized in American culture. It teaches the baby to self-soothe and sleep without the need for constant physical contact or reassurance from the parents. Collectiveness, family values, and respecting elders may also be important values in American culture, but they are not directly related to the practice of putting babies to sleep in a crib.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about mothering is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Societal expectations and cultural norms heavily influence what is considered "good" mothering, and these expectations vary across time and place. Therefore, mothering is a socially constructed concept. B is incorrect because motherhood is often viewed as the primary aspect of a woman's identity, and it can even supersede marital status or occupation. C is incorrect because research consistently shows that mothers still tend to assume the majority of caregiving responsibilities for their children. D is incorrect because the amount of time mothers spend with their children is dependent on numerous factors besides employment status, such as household income, availability of childcare, and family structure.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about socialization and social class is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that lower-income parents often adopt a more controlling and authoritarian approach to discipline, including a higher likelihood of using physical punishment. In contrast, higher-income parents are generally more democratic in their parenting styles, valuing and encouraging their children's opinions and autonomy.

Question 7

Since 1991,the adolescent pregnancy rate has

Accepted Answer

Since 1991, the adolescent pregnancy rate in many countries, especially in the United States, has decreased significantly due to a variety of factors including increased access to contraception, more comprehensive sex education, and a shift in social norms regarding adolescent pregnancy.

Question 8

Pretending to be a dog is an example of ________ thought.

Accepted Answer

Pretending to be a dog involves using imagination and symbolism, which is a characteristic of preoperational thought in the development stages of children. This is because children in this stage can represent objects and events mentally, allowing them to engage in imaginative play.

Question 9

Which statement about single parenting is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Many single parent households may actually be cohabiting households, indicating that while a parent may be single from a legal or formal standpoint, they might still be sharing parenting duties and household responsibilities with a partner to whom they are not married. This reflects the complexity and diversity of family structures beyond traditional definitions.

Question 10

Darius is the father of a three-year-old and a five-year-old.How will his role as father be different from his grandfather who raised children in the 1960s and 1970s?

Accepted Answer

Over the years, societal expectations for fathers have shifted from being only the breadwinners and disciplinarians to being more involved in their children's lives and sharing responsibilities for housework. Therefore, Darius is more likely to be actively involved with his children and share housework responsibilities compared to his grandfather who raised children in the 1960s and 1970s.

Question 11

Parents who have high expectations and are warm and receptive are known as ________ and their children are likely ________

Accepted Answer

Authoritative parents have high expectations, but are also warm and receptive. This parenting style has been shown to lead to children who are well-behaved and successful. The other options are incorrect because authoritarian parents have high expectations but are not warm and receptive, and their children may be fearful and withdrawn, while permissive parents are warm and receptive but do not have high expectations, which may result in impulsive children.

Question 12

A classroom that hints that boys are better at math than girls is an example of

Accepted Answer

The hidden curriculum refers to the subtle and implicit messages that students receive from their school environment, including classroom decor and teacher behaviors. If a classroom were to hint that boys are better at math than girls, this would be an example of a hidden curriculum message that reinforces gender stereotypes and biases.

Question 13

Rosalie is a Honduran mother who lives and works in the United States with three of her children while the other two remain in Honduras.This is an example of what type of family?

Accepted Answer

This family is an example of a transnational family because they have members living in different countries and are affected by global migration patterns.

Question 14

Masako is teaching her son about his birthplace of Japan to instill in him a sense of pride and identity.This process is called

Accepted Answer

Racial/ethnic socialization refers to the process through which parents or caregivers teach children about their racial or ethnic identity and the values, beliefs, and customs associated with it. Masako is teaching her son about his Japanese heritage to instill in him a sense of pride and identity, which is an example of racial/ethnic socialization. Choices A, C, and D do not accurately describe this process.

Question 15

When seven-year-old Killian finds out his friend Tristan has two dads and no mom he asks,"If you don't have a mom,who makes your lunch and washes clothes for you?" This attitude is most likely to be a result of which environment?

Accepted Answer

The question reflects a traditional understanding of gender roles and family dynamics, where the mother is assumed to be responsible for domestic tasks such as making lunches and doing laundry. Therefore, the most likely environment that would reinforce this attitude is one where there is a full-time working father and a stay-at-home mother.

Question 16

Making and enforcing rules strictly with little warmth generally leads to

Accepted Answer

Making and enforcing rules strictly with little warmth can create an environment of fear and neglect in children. This can result in withdrawn and fearful children who may struggle with building positive relationships and expressing themselves.

Question 17

What is the term used for the lifelong process through which we acquire the cultural values and skills needed to function as human beings and participate in society?

Accepted Answer

Socialization is the process through which individuals learn and internalize the culture, norms, values, and social skills of their society. It is a lifelong process that starts from birth and continues throughout an individual's life, shaping their personality, behaviors, and beliefs. Socialization helps individuals to become functional members of society, to understand social structures and institutions, and to interact with others in socially acceptable ways.

Question 18

In the seventeenth century,parenting

Accepted Answer

In the seventeenth century, parenting was not child-centered or focused on the emotional needs of children. Instead, it was focused on fulfilling the needs and desires of the parents, specifically the father who was the head of the household.

Question 19

Teri and Owen have a six-year-old son named Noah.Noah does not have a bedtime and makes his own decisions.Teri and Owen are very affectionate and are tolerant of his behavior.When his parents ask him to do something,Noah may or may not do it.Teri and Owen's parenting style is

Accepted Answer

Teri and Owen's parenting style is permissive because they are very affectionate and tolerant of their son's behavior, allow him to make his own decisions, and do not enforce rules or consequences consistently. Noah's lack of a bedtime and ability to choose whether or not to follow his parents' requests are also indicators of permissive parenting.

Question 20

A transnational parent

Accepted Answer

A transnational parent lives in a different country to provide income for their family, often sending money back home to support them.

Quiz 10: Raising Children