Question 1

__________is a type of aggression where individuals threaten another's self-esteem or reputation.

Accepted Answer

Relational aggression involves harming others through damaging their relationships or social status, often by threatening their self-esteem or reputation.

Question 2

Jill who is in the sixth grade is angry at Patricia so she told her classmates that Patricia has been drinking although she has never seen Patricia do so. This is a type of__________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

Relational aggression involves harming others through manipulation of their social relationships, such as spreading rumors or gossip.

Question 3

Girls are __________to aggression as boys are to__________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

Girls are more likely to engage in relational aggression, which involves harming others through manipulation of relationships, while boys are more likely to engage in physical aggression.

Question 4

At the sixth-grade dance, Tina told everyone that Becca's outfit was purchased at the Goodwill.Everyone laughed. That night Becca put a message up on the Internet that Tina had plastic surgery on her nose. This is an example of __________aggression.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of retaliatory aggression because Becca's action was in response to Tina's initial behavior, intending to get back at her.

Question 5

Research on prosocial behavior intervention programs such as PeaceBuilders indicates that between 6- 12 years of age

Accepted Answer

Research on prosocial behavior intervention programs like PeaceBuilders shows that prosocial behaviors can be increased and aggressive techniques decreased in children aged 6-12 through targeted interventions.

Question 6

Jacques is 10 years old. He is athletic and was asked to move up to the 12-year-olds' basketball team. Jacques is most likely a __________child.

Accepted Answer

Jacques being asked to move up to an older age group in basketball suggests he is likely popular, as his athletic skills are recognized and valued by others.

Question 7

Twelve-year-old Maura is a member of the Youth Symphony. Maura has written several pieces for the cello. She wears what she wants even though it may not be fashionable. Maura is also socially withdrawn. Maura is most likely a __________child.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

More a watcher than a participant, 8-year-old Colleen is very shy. Frequently she just shakes her head when the teacher urges her to join the group. Colleen is most likely a__________Child.

Accepted Answer

Colleen is described as shy and tends to avoid participation, which aligns with the characteristics of a neglected child, who is often overlooked by peers and not actively involved in social interactions.

Question 9

Linda has repeatedly attempted to play with the other girls in the fourth grade. They always walk away from her, and she is always picked last for any games. Linda is an example of a__________Child.

Accepted Answer

Linda is an example of a withdrawn/rejected child because she is being excluded by her peers and is not chosen to participate in games, indicating social rejection.

Question 10

Nine-year-old Donald tells the researcher that he is one of the most popular children in the class. However, he frequently runs away with the ball when he does not get his way. He also yells at other children that they are not good at the game and takes their turns. Donald is an example of a __________child.

Accepted Answer

Donald displays aggressive behaviors such as running away with the ball and yelling at other children, which are characteristic of an aggressive/rejected child. Despite claiming to be popular, his actions suggest he is more likely to be rejected by peers due to his aggression.

Question 11

Researchers have found that aggressive boys

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Neglected children are more likely to develop __________than any other status of children.

Accepted Answer

Neglected children often lack emotional support and social interaction, which can lead to feelings of isolation and sadness, increasing the risk of developing depression.

Question 13

Which one of the following is a major reason that children younger than 10 should not be expected to care for themselves and younger children after school?

Accepted Answer

Children younger than 10 typically lack the cognitive development necessary to effectively recognize and respond to emergencies, making it unsafe for them to be responsible for themselves and others.

Question 14

Which one of the following is a major benefit of after-school programs for low-income children?

Accepted Answer

After-school programs provide additional academic support and enrichment activities, which can lead to higher achievement in school for low-income children.

Question 15

Huesman and his colleagues (2003) found that

Accepted Answer

Huesman and his colleagues (2003) found that watching violent TV programs in childhood was associated with more violent acts by children, and this behavior continued into adulthood.

Question 16

Prosocial television programming has lead to increased__________ in early middle childhood.

Accepted Answer

Prosocial television programming is designed to promote positive social behaviors, such as cooperation and empathy, which can lead to increased racial tolerance in children.

Question 17

Research indicates that a "digital divide" exists in the use of the Internet in middle childhood.This divide is mainly due to

Accepted Answer

The digital divide in middle childhood is primarily due to economic factors, as access to technology and the internet often depends on a family's financial resources.

Question 18

Eleven-year-old Bert is involved in anonymous instant messaging with a girl the same age. According to research conducted at Georgetown University, Bert is most likely to employ__________Interaction styles.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that children often use verbal interaction styles in online communication, such as instant messaging, due to the text-based nature of the medium.

Question 19

__________is a positive result of playing video games.

Accepted Answer

Playing video games can improve spatial-cognitive skills, such as spatial awareness, visual attention, and problem-solving abilities.

Question 20

Todd who is 9 years old plays violent video games with his older brother Rennie. Todd most likely also

Accepted Answer

Children who play violent video games are more likely to also watch violent TV programs, as both activities involve similar themes and interests.

Quiz 12: Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood