Question 1

Infants and children tend to get very different views of males and females with females being close at hand to offer comfort, nurturance, and verbal stimulation and males, who come and go, exhibiting action, exploration, and risk-taking when they are present. Thus, the parental styles of mothers and fathers create these differing views and a major impact on their children's

Accepted Answer

The differing parental styles of mothers and fathers, as described, contribute significantly to children's gender development by modeling and reinforcing traditional gender roles and behaviors.

Question 2

Sam is a young adult, who is good at "bouncing back" after bad experiences and has the strength, self-control, and positive coping skills to thrive even in difficult circumstances. Sam's parents were most likely ___________ parents.

Accepted Answer

Authoritative parenting is characterized by a balance of high responsiveness and high demands. Children raised by authoritative parents tend to be more capable of adapting to stress, more resilient, and possess better social and coping skills, which aligns with the description of Sam.

Question 3

Which parenting style tends to produce resilient children who are also independent, competent, self-controlled, assertive, and inquiring?

Accepted Answer

Authoritative parenting, characterized by high responsiveness and high demands, is known to foster independence, resilience, self-control, assertiveness, and curiosity in children. This approach balances clear, high expectations with emotional support and recognition of the child's autonomy.

Question 4

Fathers spend more time with their infants doing all of the following EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

Fathers spend more time with their infants doing all of the following EXCEPT for playing more conventional games.

Question 5

As a parent, you want your daughter to grow up to be a mature, independent adult, who will act responsibly and make good decisions. To accomplish this, you should

Accepted Answer

Providing love, explaining decisions, and expecting responsibility helps in nurturing maturity, independence, and the ability to make good decisions.

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes the role of the typical father in child rearing?

Accepted Answer

The typical role of a father in child rearing often emphasizes being a playmate, engaging in playful activities and fostering a sense of fun and adventure with the child.

Question 7

Which of the following statements concerning maternal and paternal influences is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement that mothers pay more visual attention to their children and are more tactile in interacting with their children than fathers are is false. Research on parental behaviors does not universally support the claim that mothers are more tactile or pay more visual attention than fathers. Both mothers and fathers can engage in high levels of tactile and visual interaction with their children, and these behaviors can vary widely among individuals and cultural contexts.

Question 8

In which parental style do parents control their children's behavior in a caring, responsive manner that is firm and consistent, not harsh or rigid, and utilizes reasoning and encouragement?

Accepted Answer

Authoritative parenting is characterized by a balance of firmness and nurturing. Parents set clear rules and guidelines but are also responsive and open to dialogue, using reasoning and encouragement to guide their children's behavior.

Question 9

Combining praise, recognition, approval, rules, and reasoning to enforce child discipline is known as

Accepted Answer

Management techniques encompass a variety of strategies including praise, recognition, approval, rules, and reasoning to guide and discipline children effectively. This approach is balanced and aims to teach children about consequences, responsibility, and social norms in a constructive manner.

Question 10

Which style of parenting is most likely to produce spoiled, self-indulgent children who have little self-control?

Accepted Answer

Overly permissive parenting often results in children who are spoiled and self-indulgent because these parents set few boundaries and rules, leading to a lack of self-discipline in their children.

Question 11

Regarding maternal and paternal influences, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Fathers do not typically speak to their infants more nor play more conventional games than mothers. In fact, both parents engage differently with their children, and it's not accurate to say one does more of a specific activity like speaking or playing conventional games than the other.

Question 12

Two-year-old Perry loves to involve his parents in his playtime. Perry's mother tends to engage Perry more in which type of activity than his father does?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that mothers are more likely to engage in conventional play activities with their children, such as peek-a-boo, which are structured and often involve rules or patterns. Fathers, on the other hand, are more inclined towards physical play.

Question 13

Since elementary school, Tom has always shown a sense of entitlement, arguing with students and teachers to get his way. In high school, he became addicted to drugs and alcohol and got into criminal behavior that his parents were able to erase from his record. Which type of parenting would most likely have resulted in Tom's behavior?

Accepted Answer

Tom's behavior suggests a lack of discipline and boundaries, which is often the result of overly permissive parenting. This type of parenting is characterized by a high responsiveness to the child's needs and desires but low demands and discipline, leading to a sense of entitlement and lack of self-discipline in the child.

Question 14

In which parental style is there a healthy and effective balance between the rights of parents and their children?

Accepted Answer

Authoritative parenting is known for its balance between setting rules and allowing freedom, promoting independence while maintaining limits. This style is considered healthy and effective for child development.

Question 15

When interacting with their children, fathers tend to do which of the following more than mothers?

Accepted Answer

Fathers tend to pay more visual attention to their young children compared to mothers, often engaging in more direct eye contact and observation.

Question 16

Two-year-old Jerry loves to involve his parents in his playtime. Jerry's father tends to engage Jerry more in which type of activity than his mother does?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that fathers often engage in more physical and stimulating play, which can be categorized as unusual play, compared to mothers who might engage more in caregiving and conventional play activities.

Question 17

Eleven-year-old Justin wants to go to the movies with his friends. His parents explain that they know he wants to go but that it is important that the whole family go to a supper honoring his grandfather tonight. This style of parenting in which parents give reasons for their decisions will most likely lead Justin to be a(n)

Accepted Answer

This style of parenting is indicative of authoritative parenting, where parents set clear expectations and are communicative and supportive. This approach is associated with positive outcomes such as competence, self-control, independence, and resilience in children.

Question 18

During elementary school, Melanie "made fun" of other children if they did not measure up to her idea of physical beauty. She bullied other children to get her way. This sense of entitlement and her addiction to being the "center of attention" have continued into adulthood. Which type of parenting most likely led to Melanie's behavior?

Accepted Answer

Overly permissive parenting often leads to children developing a sense of entitlement and exhibiting behaviors like bullying or needing constant attention, as they are not accustomed to boundaries or being denied their desires.

Question 19

Antoine prefers to reason with his children and discuss the limits he sets. His children tend to be very friendly, self-reliant, and socially responsible. According to the research on parental styles, Antoine is exhibiting __________ parenting.

Accepted Answer

Antoine's approach of reasoning with his children and discussing limits, combined with the positive outcomes of his children being friendly, self-reliant, and socially responsible, aligns with the characteristics of authoritative parenting. This style is known for its balance between demandingness and responsiveness, where parents set clear expectations and limits but also encourage open communication and provide emotional support.

Question 20

When interacting with their children, mothers tend to do which of the following more than fathers?

Accepted Answer

Mothers generally speak more often to their infants compared to fathers, which is a common observation in studies of parental interaction.

Quiz 3: Human Development