Question 1

The term "social repair mechanisms" refers to:

Accepted Answer

Social repair mechanisms are strategies used by people to reconcile differences and restore social harmony after conflicts or misunderstandings.

Question 2

Compared to children with no friends, children with best friends tend to:

Accepted Answer

Children with best friends tend to have higher self-esteem because they have someone to confide in and support them.

Question 3

Children in middle childhood who violate the rules for having contact with members of the other sex are generally:

Accepted Answer

Children in middle childhood who violate gender norms or rules for interacting with the opposite sex often face social disapproval and may become unpopular among their peers.

Question 4

Jean and Melissa, age 7, met at their church and seemed to become friends very quickly. What patterns would we expect to see in their social interactions?

Accepted Answer

At age 7, children are developing social skills such as listening and asking questions to understand each other, which is typical in forming friendships.

Question 5

Which of the following is a way that boys and girls may break social rules about cross-gender contact?

Accepted Answer

B  D  Boys and girls may break social rules about cross-gender contact by conducting "raids into enemy territory" (A), following stereotypical opposite-gender behavior (B), and renegotiating the rules for cross-gender contact (D). These actions involve crossing traditional gender boundaries and challenging societal norms.

Question 6

During middle childhood in nonindustrialized societies, sexual segregation in play groups:

Accepted Answer

In nonindustrialized societies, sexual segregation in play groups is often related to the types of chores children are assigned, which are typically gender-specific, influencing their play and interactions.

Question 7

During middle childhood, children tend to play with:

Accepted Answer

During middle childhood, children often prefer to play with peers of the same sex due to shared interests and social dynamics.

Question 8

Pip has noticed that Annie, her 9-year-old daughter, seems to have begun developing deeper and more intimate kinds of friendship than when she was younger. What would you say about Pip's observation?

Accepted Answer

Some developmentalists agree that as children grow, especially around the age of 9, they begin to form deeper and more intimate friendships compared to when they were younger.

Question 9

Sylvia and her friends from her second-grade class are ready to go out to recess. We would expect them to spend recess:

Accepted Answer

Second-graders are typically social and enjoy playing with their friends. They are also likely to be active and enjoy running around.

Question 10

According to Robert Selman and his colleagues, the development of healthy friendships depends on all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Friendship temperament is not one of the factors identified by Robert Selman and his colleagues as essential for the development of healthy friendships. The focus is on skills, understanding, and valuing.

Question 11

During middle childhood, children tend to pick friends who:

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During middle childhood, children often choose friends who are similar to themselves in terms of age, race, and skill level, as these similarities provide a sense of comfort and shared understanding.

Question 12

During middle childhood, parent-child interactions demonstrate a(n):

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During middle childhood, children often expect less overt affection from parents in public settings, aligning with their growing desire for independence and fitting in with peers.

Question 13

Actions that threaten the relationship and social standing of peers are called:

Accepted Answer

Relational aggression involves harming others through damaging or manipulating their relationships or social status.

Question 14

Friendships provide children with all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Friendships do not inherently provide a neglected sociometric status; rather, they help children develop social skills, model intimate relationships, and offer companionship and fun.

Question 15

Michael and his friends from his first-grade class are ready to go out to recess. We would expect them to spend recess:

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The answer of Michael and his friends from his first-grade...

Question 16

Ellis and Zarbatany (2007) found that friendships tended to remain stable in all of the following cases EXCEPT when both children were:

Accepted Answer

Friendships tend to be less stable when both children are high on overt aggression, as aggressive behaviors can lead to conflicts and difficulties in maintaining positive relationships.

Question 17

In one study, Marjorie Goodwin, an anthropologist who studies patterns of interactions, recorded and analyzed a dispute between boys and girls over the use of a soccer field at school. Her research suggests that:

Accepted Answer

Goodwin's research suggests that some girls are actively working to establish a new moral order in their interactions with boys, challenging traditional norms and advocating for fairness and equality.

Question 18

When a boy makes contact with a girl by insulting her or throwing something at her, he is:

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The answer of When a boy makes contact with a...

Question 19

Ellis and Zarbatany (2007) found that friendships tended to remain stable in all of the following cases EXCEPT when both children were:

Accepted Answer

Friendships were less stable when both children were high on overt aggression, as this behavior can lead to conflicts and difficulties in maintaining friendships.

Question 20

According to Robert Selman and his colleagues, the key to developmental changes in friendship is:

Accepted Answer

The key to developmental changes in friendship, according to Robert Selman, is the ability to take another's perspective, which allows for deeper understanding and empathy in relationships.

Quiz 13: Social and Emotional Development in Middle Childhood

The term "social repair mechanisms" refers to:

Compared to children with no friends, children with best friends tend to:

Children in middle childhood who violate the rules for having contact with members of the other sex are generally:

Jean and Melissa, age 7, met at their church and seemed to become friends very quickly. What patterns would we expect to see in their social interactions?

Which of the following is a way that boys and girls may break social rules about cross-gender contact?

During middle childhood in nonindustrialized societies, sexual segregation in play groups:

During middle childhood, children tend to play with:

Pip has noticed that Annie, her 9-year-old daughter, seems to have begun developing deeper and more intimate kinds of friendship than when she was younger. What would you say about Pip's observation?

Sylvia and her friends from her second-grade class are ready to go out to recess. We would expect them to spend recess:

According to Robert Selman and his colleagues, the development of healthy friendships depends on all of the following EXCEPT:

During middle childhood, children tend to pick friends who:

During middle childhood, parent-child interactions demonstrate a(n) :

Actions that threaten the relationship and social standing of peers are called:

Friendships provide children with all of the following EXCEPT:

Michael and his friends from his first-grade class are ready to go out to recess. We would expect them to spend recess:

Ellis and Zarbatany (2007) found that friendships tended to remain stable in all of the following cases EXCEPT when both children were:

In one study, Marjorie Goodwin, an anthropologist who studies patterns of interactions, recorded and analyzed a dispute between boys and girls over the use of a soccer field at school. Her research suggests that:

When a boy makes contact with a girl by insulting her or throwing something at her, he is:

Ellis and Zarbatany (2007) found that friendships tended to remain stable in all of the following cases EXCEPT when both children were:

According to Robert Selman and his colleagues, the key to developmental changes in friendship is: