Question 1

Richard prefers to use inductive techniques with his 5-year-old son, Nathan. Which of the following is Richard most likely to do?

Accepted Answer

Inductive techniques involve explaining and reasoning with a child about their behavior, helping them understand the consequences of their actions and why certain behaviors are unacceptable. This approach is more about teaching and guiding rather than punishing or withdrawing affection.

Question 2

Generally speaking, permissive parents

Accepted Answer

Permissive parents are characterized by imposing few rules and not supervising their children closely. They tend to be very loving, yet provide few guidelines and boundaries.

Question 3

According to Baumrind (1989), permissive-indulgent parents are on the dimension of restrictiveness and control and on the dimension of warmth and responsiveness.

Accepted Answer

Permissive-indulgent parents are characterized by low restrictiveness and control but high warmth and responsiveness, according to Baumrind's parenting styles framework.

Question 4

Celia is playing at the sand table. Each time one of her friends makes a sand castle, she knocks it down. As a preschool teacher, which of the following would likely be the best way to alter Celia's behavior?

Accepted Answer

Involving Celia in another activity is a positive approach that redirects her behavior without using negative reinforcement. It provides her with an alternative way to engage and interact, potentially reducing the likelihood of her disruptive behavior at the sand table.

Question 5

Two-year-old Matt reaches over and pulls his mother's hair. She responds by saying, "Don't do that. It hurt Mommy!" This type of response qualifies as

Accepted Answer

Inductive techniques involve explaining the consequences of a child's actions on others, aiming to teach empathy and understanding. By telling Matt that pulling her hair hurt her, his mother is using an inductive approach to help him understand the impact of his behavior.

Question 6

The parental technique of power assertion is associated with

Accepted Answer

Power assertion by parents, which includes the use of physical force and authoritative commands, is associated with interpersonal problems in children. This technique can hinder the development of effective communication and problem-solving skills, leading to difficulties in relationships.

Question 7

Prosocial behaviors such as helping and sharing can be promoted by

Accepted Answer

Inductive techniques, which involve explaining the consequences of a child's actions on others, can effectively promote prosocial behaviors such as helping and sharing by fostering empathy and understanding.

Question 8

Which of the following might be a reason why permissive parenting is associated with higher self-esteem in children who live in Brazil and Spain?

Accepted Answer

Permissive parenting aligning more closely with cultural norms in Brazil and Spain could explain why it is associated with higher self-esteem in children from these countries. Cultural acceptance of parenting styles can significantly impact their effectiveness and the outcomes in children.

Question 9

The statement that parents who use strict control create rebellious children

Accepted Answer

Strict control can lead to rebellion, but when combined with strong support and affection, it can mitigate negative effects and foster a positive parent-child relationship.

Question 10

Children raised by warm parents are more likely to

Accepted Answer

Children raised by warm parents are more likely to develop a conscience or a moral sense because a nurturing and supportive environment fosters empathy, understanding, and moral development.

Question 11

According to Baumrind (1989), which pattern of parenting is low on the dimensions of both restrictiveness/control and warmth/responsiveness?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Providing children with knowledge that enables them to generate desirable behavior patterns is called

Accepted Answer

An inductive method involves teaching children the reasons behind rules or desired behaviors, helping them to understand and internalize these principles, which in turn enables them to generate desirable behavior patterns.

Question 13

Which of the following may be the most appropriate method for regulating a preschooler's behavior?

Accepted Answer

Giving a direct request is a clear and positive way to guide a preschooler's behavior, helping them understand expectations without negative consequences.

Question 14

The best way to get a preschooler to stop doing something may be to

Accepted Answer

Involving a preschooler in doing something else, often referred to as redirection, is a positive and effective strategy for managing behavior. It shifts the child's focus from the undesired behavior to a more acceptable activity without using negative reinforcement.

Question 15

Research indicates that parental warmth can come from parental beliefs about how to best rear their children, from parents' tendencies to imitate the behavior of their own parents, and

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that genetic factors may play a role in parental warmth, alongside learned behaviors and beliefs.

Question 16

Zoe hits another child on the playground. Her mother responds by telling her she will stop loving her if this continues and then she ignores Zoe for a period of time. Which method of child control is this?

Accepted Answer

Love withdrawal is a method of child control where a parent threatens to withhold love or affection from a child in response to the child's undesirable behavior. In this scenario, Zoe's mother tells her she will stop loving her if the behavior continues and then ignores her, which fits the description of love withdrawal.

Question 17

Which researcher used the dimensions of warmth-coldness and restrictiveness-permissiveness to develop four parenting styles?

Accepted Answer

Diana Baumrind is the researcher who used the dimensions of warmth-coldness and restrictiveness-permissiveness to develop four parenting styles: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved.

Question 18

Leila's parents use a parenting style characterized by consistent control, strong support, and love for her. This is referred to as parenting.

Accepted Answer

Authoritative parenting is characterized by a balance of firmness and warmth, involving high expectations for maturity and behavior while also being supportive and loving.

Question 19

Which of the following phrases would a power-assertive parent agree with the most?

Accepted Answer

Power-assertive parents believe in strict discipline and often use phrases like "Spare the rod, spoil the child" to justify their approach, emphasizing obedience and punishment over permissiveness.

Question 20

As a parent, Kevin is high on control and low on warmth. Which of the following phrases would Kevin most likely agree with?

Accepted Answer

Kevin's parenting style, characterized by high control and low warmth, aligns with an authoritarian approach. This approach emphasizes obedience and authority, making it likely that Kevin would agree with the statement that "Obedience is a virtue." This style typically does not prioritize children's involvement in decision-making, their opinions, or reasoning with them, which rules out the other options.

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