Question 1

Angie's mother allows her to schedule her own study and relaxation times, with the expectation that Angie must continue doing well in school and must discuss her activities with her mother ahead of time. Angie's mother checks on Angie's school progress frequently and also talks to her about her social life and problems. This approach is called:

Accepted Answer

The approach described in the scenario is coregulation, where the parent and child work together to set expectations and boundaries with the understanding that the child has some autonomy and responsibility in decision-making. The parent also maintains some oversight and communication to ensure that the child is meeting expectations and to offer guidance and support when needed.

Question 2

Which of the following techniques will parents tend NOT to use to discipline elementary school children?

Accepted Answer

Coercive holding, which involves physically restraining the child or using force, is not a recommended or effective form of discipline for elementary school children. Parents are more likely to use methods such as deprivation of privileges, appeals to the child's self-esteem, and comments designed to increase the child's sense of guilt.

Question 3

Kathryn Kerns and her colleagues have found that during the middle and late childhood years, _____ is associated with a lower level of internalized symptoms, anxiety, and depression in children.

Accepted Answer

The research found that secure attachment during middle and late childhood is associated with lower levels of internalized symptoms, anxiety, and depression.

Question 4

Erica, who has two children, marries Wayne who has a daughter from a previous marriage. After the union, their family will be considered a _____ stepfamily.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Researchers have found that family management practices are positively related to:

Accepted Answer

The question asks for a positive relationship, therefore options B, C and D can be eliminated as they suggest negative outcomes. Research has shown that family management practices, such as setting clear expectations and monitoring children's activities, are positively related to students' academic achievement and development of self-responsibility.

Question 6

According to Pollack, what is the result of the traditional ways of raising boys?

Accepted Answer

Pollack argues that the traditional ways of raising boys have led to a "national crisis of boyhood" due to the prevalence of issues such as high rates of suicide, addiction, and academic underachievement among boys. He does not use the other phrases listed in the answer choices.

Question 7

According to Sandra Bem, which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

Sandra Bem's research showed that androgynous individuals tend to have better mental health than those who adhere strictly to traditional masculine or feminine gender roles.

Question 8

Only _____ of stepfamily couples stay remarried.

Accepted Answer

According to research, only about one-third of stepfamily couples stay remarried.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about stepfamilies is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

The largest number of stepfamilies is actually preceded by divorce, not death of a spouse.

Question 10

According to the Bem Sex-Role Inventory, which of the following can be described as a feminine item?

Accepted Answer

"Understanding" is considered a feminine trait according to the Bem Sex-Role Inventory, whereas "Dominant", "Aggressive", and "Forceful" are considered masculine traits.

Question 11

In one analysis, _____ percent of children in stepfamilies show adjustment problems.

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Question 12

Cassandra is assertive and nurturant. She could be described as _____.

Accepted Answer

Cassandra displays traits that are commonly associated with both the feminine (nurturant) and masculine (assertive) gender roles. Therefore, she could be described as androgynous. Option A (feminine) only captures one aspect of her personality, while option B (masculine) captures the other aspect but ignores the nurturing part. Option C (aggressive) is not an accurate description of her personality.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about peer groups and peer interactions in middle and late childhood is TRUE?

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Question 14

Peer competence in middle and late childhood has been linked to:

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Question 15

Which of the following is a key developmental task as children move toward autonomy?

Accepted Answer

Learning to relate to adults outside the family on a regular basis is a key developmental task as children move toward autonomy. This involves developing social skills and building relationships with adults who are not their parents or caregivers. It also allows them to broaden their perspective and gain new experiences outside of their familiar home environment.

Question 16

The term that describes the extent to which children are liked or disliked by their peer group is:

Accepted Answer

The term that describes the extent to which children are liked or disliked by their peer group is sociometric status. This term refers to the measurement of one's status or position within a social network of peers, based on the degree to which they are accepted, rejected, or neglected by others. Psychometric status is not a term commonly used in describing social dynamics, and socioeconomic status is a descriptor of one's economic and social position in society, rather than their social standing among peers. Popularity status is a term that is sometimes used interchangeably with sociometric status, but sociometric status is the more specific and accurate term for this concept.

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the differences in helping behavior of males versus females?

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Question 18

The major shift to autonomy does not occur until about age _____ or later.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Middle childhood is a period in which some control is transferred from parent to child. This process is gradual and produces _____.

Accepted Answer

The process described in the statement is coregulation, which refers to a gradual transfer of control from parents to children in which parents gradually loosen their control and children gradually take on more responsibility for their own behavior. Option A, deregulation, refers to a loss of regulation or control and is not applicable in this context. Option B, socioregulation, refers to the regulation of behavior by social norms and is not applicable in this context. Option D, bioregulation, refers to the automatic regulation of physiological processes, such as breathing or heart rate, and is not applicable in this context.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT true about developmental changes in parent-child relationships?

Accepted Answer

Developmental changes in parent-child relationships do not typically involve an increase in physical discipline as children get older. In fact, as children develop more self-control and self-regulation, physical discipline tends to decrease.

Quiz 8: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood