Question 1

As infants grow older, their relationships with siblings develop and become more complicated. All but which of the following are ways in which these relationships change?

Accepted Answer

While older siblings may assist in teaching and modeling behavior for younger siblings, they are not essential in facilitating communication between the younger sibling and parents. It may be common for older siblings to interpret speech for younger siblings, but it is not an essential or universal aspect of sibling relationships as the other options suggest.

Question 2

Many countries in ________ have a strong cultural prohibition against using physical punishment with children.

Accepted Answer

Many countries in Europe, such as Sweden, have banned physical punishment of children since the 1970s. In Asia, countries like Japan and Taiwan have also outlawed corporal punishment in schools and homes.

Question 3

One of these things is not like the others. Can you spot the "odd man out"?

Accepted Answer

Blended, reconstituted, and remarried are all terms used to describe families that include stepparents and/or stepchildren. "Reconstructed family" is not a commonly used term and does not fit in with the other options.

Question 4

Which of the following individuals is likely to experience the most harmful effects of their parents' divorce?

Accepted Answer

Adolescents are in a stage of their lives where they are trying to establish their own identity and autonomy. A divorce can disrupt this process and cause significant emotional turmoil. Research has shown that adolescents of divorced parents are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and academic difficulties compared to children of non-divorced parents.

Question 5

What does your textbook have to say about children observing disagreements between their parents?

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, when disagreements between parents are handled constructively, it can actually lead to positive outcomes in children as it promotes family cohesion and teaches children how to deal with life's problems. It is important for parents to model healthy communication and conflict resolution skills in front of their children. However, frequent and intense conflicts between parents can have negative effects on children's mental health and development.

Question 6

Anjali's parents are divorced. Anjali spends weekends with his father and the rest of the week with his mother. In legal terms, this arrangement is an aspect of what is known as

Accepted Answer

The arrangement described in the scenario is joint custody, where a child spends time living with both parents after a divorce. This is a common legal arrangement for divorce cases involving children.

Question 7

Which of the following children is MOST likely to have older siblings?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following children is MOST...

Question 8

There was this family-maybe you've heard of them. There was a father who had three sons, and he married a woman with three daughters. They were a really fun "bunch." This group is an example of a(n) ________ family.

Accepted Answer

A blended family is one in which two separate families come together through marriage, resulting in a household with step-relationships (e.g. step-siblings) and both biological and non-biological family members.

Question 9

One form of child maltreatment is called ________, which involves depriving a child of adequate food, clothing, and/or medical care.

Accepted Answer

Neglect is defined as failing to provide for a child's basic needs, including but not limited to adequate food, clothing, shelter, and medical care.

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the benefits to a child of having a new baby brother or sister come into the home?

Accepted Answer

The father may become more involved with the older child as the mother focuses on the newborn, providing the older child with more attention and bonding time with the father.

Question 11

Which is the most effective way for parents to reduce the negative impact of divorce on a child?

Accepted Answer

It is important for both parents to prioritize the well-being and emotional stability of their child rather than competing for their love or attention. Avoiding negative talk or conflict about the other parent can also help reduce the negative impact of divorce on the child.

Question 12

Which BEST describes the relationship between parenting styles and children's temperaments?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that while parenting styles can certainly impact a child's development, a child's temperament (or inherent personality traits) may also play a role in shaping parenting styles. For example, a child who is naturally more sensitive may elicit a more protective parenting style, while a child who is more easygoing may lead parents to be more permissive. Therefore, it is likely that parenting styles may develop as the result of temperament.

Question 13

As adults, children whose parents divorced are more likely to experience all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

While children of divorced parents may be more likely to experience conflict in their own marriage, negative attitudes about marriage, and depression, there is no evidence to suggest that they are more likely to experience domestic abuse.

Question 14

Parents tend to be more affectionate and more punitive toward

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that parents tend to be more affectionate and punitive toward their first-born children compared to their later-born siblings. This may be due to the fact that first-born children are typically the first to receive parental attention and expectations, and may also experience more pressure to succeed and less leniency in discipline.

Question 15

Research noted in your chapter has noted that by increasing __________, one of a child's most important interpersonal resources, parents can help the child experience better adjustment after his/her parents' divorce.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that the quality of the mother-child relationship is crucial for a child's adjustment post-divorce, as it provides emotional support and stability during a challenging time.

Question 16

Of the nearly three-quarters of a million children who suffer from maltreatment or neglect, about _____ percent of them are maltreated psychologically.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the nearly three-quarters of a million...

Question 17

Which of the following pairs of siblings is most likely to have the closest, warmest relationship?

Accepted Answer

Marquis and Lanom are close in age and have similar personalities, which can contribute to a close and warm relationship.

Question 18

Why is it that children who are frequently ill have a greater likelihood of being abused?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is it that children who are...

Question 19

Sexual abuse and physical abuse, together, constitute

Accepted Answer

Sexual abuse and physical abuse, together, constitute maltreatment which refers to any form of harm or mistreatment to a person, such as neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse or sexual abuse. Neglect refers to the failure to provide for a child's basic needs, while abandonment refers to leaving a child without adequate care or supervision. Reconstitution is not a term used in this context.

Question 20

Who is MOST likely to abuse his child?

Accepted Answer

Social isolation is a risk factor for child abuse as it increases the likelihood of stress and frustration. The other options do not necessarily increase the risk of child abuse.

Quiz 7: Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood