Question 1

Explain Erikson's initiative vs. guilt stage.

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Question 2

__________ is a vertical stressor.​

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Vertical stressors are those that are passed down through generations, such as long-term poverty, which affects family dynamics and stress levels over time.

Question 3

__________ is(are) a horizontal stressor.​

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The unexpected death of a young person can cause significant stress and disruption to individuals and families, and can have long-lasting effects. This type of stressor is considered horizontal as it affects individuals across different groups or demographics. Communication styles, long-term poverty, and familial behavior patterns are all examples of stressors that may vary based on cultural and social contexts, and would be considered more vertical stressors.

Question 4

Explain and give an example of each of the goals of misbehavior. What can be done to address a child acting toward each of these goals?

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Question 5

A child who misbehaves out of revenge can be helped through​

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Natural consequences can help the child learn the effects of their actions and the importance of making good choices. Relationship building can help the child feel understood and develop a sense of empathy, which can reduce the desire to seek revenge. Harsh punishment, isolation, and spanking may lead to further anger and resistance, and do not address the underlying issues that are causing the revenge-seeking behavior.

Question 6

The most common form of child abuse is​

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Neglect is the most common form of child abuse. It includes failing to provide basic physical needs such as food, shelter, and medical care, as well as emotional needs such as love and attention. Physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse are also serious forms of abuse, but they are not as common as neglect.

Question 7

Jim's family is very structured and the members are very distant from one another. They have rules that are never relaxed, and they don't like change. Jim's family is likely​

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The family is characterized by rigidity and distance, which fits the description of a rigid and disengaged family system. The fact that they have strict rules and are resistant to change further supports this characterization.

Question 8

Very little research has been done on the diagnosis of mental disorders in early childhood, yet the use of psychotropic medication with this population continues to rise. What are the hazards associated with using existing diagnostic models and medications (developed for older children and adults) on young children? How might these models be adapted for use with preschool-age children? Should they be?

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Question 9

Choose one of the following perspectives and discuss how it would explain sex and gender role development during the preschool years: biological, psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, interpretivist.

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Question 10

All of the following are TRUE about a second-born child who becomes a middle child except​

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While it is true that second-born children who become middle children may seek to be different from their older sibling, feel lost or competitive, research shows that they typically relate better to their peers than to adults. Therefore, option D is the exception.

Question 11

The most common mental illness diagnosed in preschool children is​

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common mental illness diagnosed in preschool children. It is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can lead to difficulty with social interactions and academic performance. However, it is important to note that ADHD can be difficult to diagnose in preschool children and should be evaluated by a trained professional.

Question 12

__________ children can begin or halt behaviors based on contextual cues.​

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Self-regulated children have the ability to control their own behavior based on contextual cues, which means they can begin or halt behaviors based on the situation or context. Reactive children are controlled by external stimuli and may react impulsively, while construct-driven children are motivated by their own internal goals and values. Submissive children tend to follow the lead of others and may not have a strong sense of self-control.

Question 13

Many students consider discussions concerning theoretical perspectives to be a waste of time. Why is theory important? Thinking specifically of gender, how might different theoretical perspectives be useful in understanding (and changing) gender expectations?

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Question 14

A child who misbehaves to achieve power can be helped by​

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Giving the child reasonable choices, set by the parent, allows them to feel a sense of control and power without it escalating into a power struggle or entitlement. This can help to redirect the child's need for power into more positive behavior. Engaging in a power struggle only reinforces the child's desire for power, and ignoring the behavior does not address or teach appropriate alternatives. Giving in to the child's demands only reinforces the misbehavior.

Question 15

Development of language allows children to identify and express their emotions, thereby developing __________, which is necessary for determining appropriate responses in various contexts.​

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The development of language allows children to identify and express their emotions. This, in turn, leads to the development of emotional competence, which is necessary for determining appropriate responses in various contexts. Emotional competence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It involves the ability to regulate emotions, communicate them effectively, and use them to achieve specific goals.

Quiz 7: The Preschool Years Early Childhood Emotional and Social Development

Explain Erikson's initiative vs. guilt stage.

__________ is a vertical stressor.​

__________ is(are) a horizontal stressor.​

Explain and give an example of each of the goals of misbehavior. What can be done to address a child acting toward each of these goals?

A child who misbehaves out of revenge can be helped through​

The most common form of child abuse is​

Jim's family is very structured and the members are very distant from one another. They have rules that are never relaxed, and they don't like change. Jim's family is likely​

Choose one of the following perspectives and discuss how it would explain sex and gender role development during the preschool years: biological, psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, interpretivist.

All of the following are TRUE about a second-born child who becomes a middle child except​

The most common mental illness diagnosed in preschool children is​

__________ children can begin or halt behaviors based on contextual cues.​

Many students consider discussions concerning theoretical perspectives to be a waste of time. Why is theory important? Thinking specifically of gender, how might different theoretical perspectives be useful in understanding (and changing) gender expectations?

A child who misbehaves to achieve power can be helped by​

Development of language allows children to identify and express their emotions, thereby developing __________, which is necessary for determining appropriate responses in various contexts.​

__________ is a vertical stressor.

__________ is(are) a horizontal stressor.

A child who misbehaves out of revenge can be helped through

The most common form of child abuse is

Jim's family is very structured and the members are very distant from one another. They have rules that are never relaxed, and they don't like change. Jim's family is likely

All of the following are TRUE about a second-born child who becomes a middle child except

The most common mental illness diagnosed in preschool children is

__________ children can begin or halt behaviors based on contextual cues.

A child who misbehaves to achieve power can be helped by

Development of language allows children to identify and express their emotions, thereby developing __________, which is necessary for determining appropriate responses in various contexts.