Question 1

Which of the following is not effective as an intervention for shy children?

Accepted Answer

Shielding shy children from anxiety-producing social situations can actually hinder their ability to develop coping mechanisms and social skills necessary to manage and overcome their shyness. Other options like pairing them with peers, providing social skills training, and focusing on areas of competency are proactive strategies that help shy children build confidence and social competence.

Question 2

Which of the following is true concerning perceived popularity?

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Perceived popularity often shifts in its implications as children age. At higher grade levels, those who are considered popular may be viewed less positively by their peers, possibly due to associations with dominance or aggressive behaviors rather than being liked for positive social qualities.

Question 3

Research suggests that

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Research indicates that relational styles with siblings do not directly transfer to relational styles with friends, suggesting that these relationships are distinct and influenced by different factors.

Question 4

Relationships with friends is to relationships with siblings as:

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Friendships are typically symmetrical and egalitarian, meaning both parties have equal standing and power in the relationship. In contrast, sibling relationships are often asymmetrical and non-egalitarian, with power dynamics influenced by age, birth order, and parental treatment.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which parents influence the frequency and nature of peer interactions?

Accepted Answer

Parents influencing the frequency and nature of peer interactions typically involves choosing environments, monitoring interactions, and providing advice and emotional support. Actively preventing children from interacting with unpopular peers is not commonly listed as a standard way parents influence peer interactions, as it implies a more direct and possibly negative intervention in children's social lives.

Question 6

Resilient children are buffered by

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Positive peer relationships provide social support and a sense of belonging, which can help children develop resilience.

Question 7

Parents may contribute to children's peer relations both directly and indirectly. Which of the following statements about indirect contributions is accurate?

Accepted Answer

High parental warmth and emotional expressiveness indirectly contribute to children's peer relations by fostering a sense of security and positive self-esteem in children, which in turn helps them to form and maintain positive relationships with their peers.

Question 8

Compare and contrast the research questions theorists from the cognitive-developmental, evolutionary, environmental-learning, and sociocultural are most likely to ask about the role of family and peers in social development.

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Question 9

Describe the four parenting styles and discuss the pros and cons of each.

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Question 10

Discuss the effects of divorce on children, commenting on factors that can mitigate the harmful consequences of divorce.

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Question 11

Compare and contrast relationships with siblings and those with peers.

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Question 12

Friends are similar in many ways. Discuss those similarities, and compare characteristics and relationships with friends with sibling relationships.

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Question 13

Describe how the nature of peer relations changes from infancy to adolescence.

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Question 14

Compare and contrast the characteristics of friendships initiated and maintained by a 5-year-old with those of a 10-year-old and those of an adolescent.

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Question 15

Discuss the impact that cognitive development has on children's peer relations, and discuss how interacting with peers influences cognitive development.

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Question 16

Describe the possible interactions of family and friends in a child's life. How might parents impact the child's friendship experiences?

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Question 17

What are the characteristics of a rejected child, and what happens to the rejected child over the course of development? What type of interventions may help such a child, and what are some explanations for why these interventions work?

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Question 18

Describe some protective factors associated with adoption and their effect on the child's social development.

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Question 19

Research has been conducted on shy/withdrawn children. What help can be given to these children?

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Quiz 15: Families and Peers