Question 1

Which of the following is true about the judicial system and child maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

In the United States, the government's intervention into family life is viewed as a last resort. The judicial system recognizes the importance of preserving the family unit, and as a result, child maltreatment cases often involve attempts to rehabilitate families rather than remove the child from the home. This approach is based on the principle of least intrusive intervention. Thus, (C) is a correct statement about the judicial system and child maltreatment.

A) is not correct because the number of reported cases of child maltreatment has increased over time, and more cases are being reported now than in the past. 
B) is not correct because proving child maltreatment can be challenging, especially in cases of emotional abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse. 
D) is not correct because child maltreatment can have a profound impact on the attachment between the child and their parent or caregiver. Children may feel a strong attachment to their parents despite experiencing abuse or neglect, which can make intervention and removal more challenging.

Question 2

Which of the following is true about cultural values, laws and customs and their effect on child maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

Societies that view violence as an appropriate way to solve problems create an environment where child abuse is more likely to occur, as such cultural values can normalize and perpetuate violent behavior.

Question 3

Define self-concept and self-esteem. How do they contribute to young children's development?

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Question 4

Amelia, age 4, has an intense fear of the dark. Her parents question her and determine that Amelia is very afraid of monsters and ghosts. What advice can you give Amelia's parents to help her manage her fears?

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Question 5

What is inductive discipline, and how does it motivate children's active commitment to moral standards?

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Question 6

Describe gender schema theory, and explain how it accounts for the persistence of gender stereotypes and gender-role preferences.

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Question 7

Describe authoritative child rearing and explain what makes it effective.

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Question 8

One strategy that has been quite effective in preventing child abuse is to

Accepted Answer

Providing home visitation with a cognitive problem-solving component has been shown to be an effective way to prevent child abuse. This approach involves trained professionals visiting families in their homes to provide education on child development, coping skills, and parenting strategies. This type of intervention has been found to decrease instances of child abuse, improve parenting skills, and decrease family stress. The other options listed may be necessary in certain situations, but they do not address prevention in the same way that home visitation does.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about the consequences of child maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

Repeated abuse has been found to be associated with central nervous system damage, including abnormal EEG brain-wave activity.

Note: None of the other options in the given list are true. Maltreated children often struggle with peer difficulties, low-self esteem and high anxiety. Additionally, while some parents who were maltreated may go on to abuse their own children, this is not true for the majority of such parents.

Question 10

Describe Mildred Parten's sequence of peer sociability, including follow-up research on the different types of play.

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Question 11

Describe the developmental sequence of cognitive play categories. Provide examples of each.

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Quiz 10: Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood