Question 1

After a divorce, non-custodial fathers tend to become more:

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Non-custodial fathers often become more permissive as they may try to maintain a positive relationship with their children by being more lenient and indulgent during their limited time together.

Question 2

Parents of lower socioeconomic status tend to instill______in their children.

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Parents of lower socioeconomic status often emphasize conformity in their children due to the structured and hierarchical nature of the jobs they typically hold, which require adherence to rules and authority.

Question 3

If you are not already a parent, has the information on the differences between younger and older parents had an impact on your thoughts about when would be ideal for you to become a parent? If you are already a parent, what have you learned from this information that influences your perspective on the age at which you had your children?

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Question 4

Gretchen, a 7-year-old, has just started taking gymnastics class for the first time. After two classes, she decides she does not want to go anymore. Describe how parents exhibiting each of the four parenting styles identified by Baumrind might react to Gretchen's decision.

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Question 5

Which is NOT a common attribute of low-quality sibling relationships?

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Question 6

Describe how the effects of nonmaternal child care appear to differ for children from low-income families versus children from working-class families. Why do you believe these differences exist? Give specific examples to support your argument.

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Question 7

Describe the family dynamics that may be involved when the Wen family, made up of a divorced mother and her three children-Jack, who is 4 years old; Kendall, who is 9 years old; and Ramie, who is 13 years old-is informed that Kendall has been in a serious car accident with a school friend. What aresome possible effects on how the family operates as a whole and how might it affect the development of the three children in the family?

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Question 8

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a function of families?

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The text lists survival of offspring, economic function, and cultural training as functions of families, but does not mention the pursuit of education as a function.

Question 9

The authoritarian parenting style:

Accepted Answer

The authoritarian parenting style can have different meanings and effects in different cultures. In some cultures, it may be associated with positive outcomes due to cultural norms and values that emphasize respect and obedience, while in others it may lead to negative outcomes.

Question 10

Danny's parents don't care what Danny does. He doesn't have a curfew. He failed four of his classes. His family never has dinner together. Danny chooses his clothes, friends, and weekend plans. Last weekend Danny was pulled over by the police for reckless driving. What type of parenting style are Danny's parents using?

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Danny's parents exhibit a rejecting-neglecting parenting style, characterized by a lack of involvement, guidance, and attention to Danny's activities and well-being.

Question 11

Think about a personality characteristic that you find appealing or important. Think also about a personality characteristic that you find particularly unappealing or unlikable. Using the three means of parent socialization-direct instruction, indirect socialization, and parents as providers and controllers of opportunities-describe how parents might socialize each of these two characteristics. Be specific and provide examples.

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Question 12

Carl, 42, and Joannie, 38, are new parents. They are worried about being first-time parents at their ages. What characteristic is probably NOT associated with being older parents?

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Older parents are generally associated with having higher income, higher levels of education, and planned births due to their life experience and stability. Less sensitivity is not typically associated with older parents.

Question 13

Judy's dad is often cold and unresponsive to her needs. He is very controlling and demanding. Which of the following best describes his parenting style?

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Question 14

When Sarah is twenty minutes late for her curfew, her mother does not punish her. Sarah knows that her mother is lenient, so she continues to break her curfew. Her mother shows love and affection for Sarah, but has no control over her. What type of parent is Sarah's mother?

Accepted Answer

Sarah's mother is permissive because she is lenient, shows love and affection, but lacks control over Sarah's behavior.

Question 15

Children of divorce are more likely to do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Children of divorce often experience negative emotions such as depression, self-blame, and fear of abandonment, but they are not typically associated with having greater self-esteem.

Question 16

Eric and his friend are playing a game that is beginning to become dangerous. Eric's dad tells them to stop. Eric pleads with his dad to let them continue. His dad says "no," but explains why. What type of parenting style is Eric's dad using?

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Eric's dad is using an authoritative parenting style, as he sets clear boundaries by saying "no" but also takes the time to explain the reasoning behind his decision.

Question 17

Researchers have suggested that general parenting style influences the impact that specific parenting practices have on children, as well as children's receptiveness to parents' practices. Give two examples from your own life (or from the life of someone you know) to support this notion.

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Question 18

Consider a sibling relationship you know well: your own, your cousin's, friend's, etc., and briefly describe the level of conflict the pair engaged in during their childhoods. Thinking about the factors outlined in the text that can impact the quality of the sibling relationship, describe two factors that you believe may have increased or decreased the level of sibling rivalry in this particular pair. Be sure to explain how each of the two factors may have played a role.

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Question 19

Describe the current psychological understanding of the effects of child care on children's attachment to their parents, levels of aggression, and cognitive development.

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Question 20

Which of the following guidelines is a minimum standard for child-care centers recommended by organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics?

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Quiz 12: The Family