Question 1

The type of developmental research that is most susceptible to cohort effects is the ___ method.

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Question 2

Six-year old Bessie's belief that other people see what she sees and think what she thinks is an example of what Piaget called ___ thinking.

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Question 3

________ parents set firm limits, encourage increasing levels of responsibility, and are sensitive and caring toward their children, while ________ parents value unquestioning obedience and mature responsibility, and remain detached and aloof from their children.

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Authoritative parents balance firmness with sensitivity and encourage independence, while authoritarian parents emphasize obedience, control, and often lack warmth.

Question 4

A child with a(n)___ attachment style often seems either confused or apprehensive when in the presence of their mother or primary caregiver.

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Question 5

The parenting style that is marked by a low level of demandingness/control and a high level of warmth/responsiveness is the ___ style.

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Question 6

Eric is demanding and disobedient, has no respect for the property or rights of others, and is impulsive, immature, and out of control.According to Baumrind, it is MOST likely that his parents are engaged in ________ parenting.

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Eric's described behaviors suggest that his parents may be engaged in permissive-indulgent parenting, which is characterized by low demands with high responsiveness. Parents who are permissive-indulgent often do not set firm boundaries or rules, which can lead to children being impulsive, out of control, and lacking respect for others' rights and property.

Question 7

Vygotsky's concept of the difference between what children can accomplish on their own and what they can accomplish only with the help of a more competent help is the zone of ___ development.

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Question 8

According to Baumrind, the ________ parenting style is most likely to produce self-reliant and high achieving children.

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Baumrind's research suggests that the authoritative parenting style, characterized by high responsiveness and high demands, is most likely to result in children who are self-reliant, confident, and successful.

Question 9

Thornton is easily upset, moody, and aggressive.He does not communicate well with peers or adults.According to Baumrind, it is MOST likely that his parents are engaged in ________ parenting.

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Thornton's behaviors suggest that his parents might be engaged in authoritarian parenting. This style is characterized by high demands and low responsiveness, where parents might impose strict rules, expect obedience without question, and often use punishment rather than discipline. This can lead to children being moody, aggressive, and having poor communication skills, as they might not feel valued or heard.

Question 10

A window of opportunity during a developmental period during which an organism must experience certain stimuli in order for proper development to occur is called a(n)___ period.

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Question 11

Mr.and Mrs.Miaki think that children should be seen and not heard.They stress obedience, physical punishment and mature behavior in their children.Baumrind would classify the Miakis as ________ parents.

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Baumrind would classify the Miakis as authoritarian parents because they emphasize obedience, use physical punishment, and expect mature behavior from their children, which are key characteristics of authoritarian parenting. This style is known for strict rules and expectations with little negotiation or flexibility.

Question 12

Cross-cultural and longitudinal research on parenting suggests that ________.

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Parental rejection has been consistently found across various cultures and longitudinal studies to have a negative impact on a child's emotional and psychological development. This can manifest in issues such as low self-esteem, difficulty in forming relationships, and increased likelihood of experiencing mental health problems.

Question 13

Any factor that causes damage or fetal death during prenatal development is called a(n)___.

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