Question 1

Why do parents and teachers study children?
A) Responsibility for children is or will be a part of their everyday lives.
B) The study will help them understand their own individual histories.
C) The study of child development raises some intriguing and provocative issues.
D) All of these.

Accepted Answer

Parents and teachers study children because they have a responsibility for children in their everyday lives, understanding child development raises intriguing and provocative issues, and studying children helps them understand their own individual histories.

Question 2

A preschooler is growing up in an upper-middle-class home with parents who both have advanced degrees.She lives in a thriving suburb.The preschool she attends is rated the best in the state.These settings in which her development occurs are referred to as
A) cultures.
B) matrixes.
C) contexts.
D) scenarios.

Accepted Answer

The settings provided in the scenario, such as the home environment, neighborhood, and preschool, are referred to as contexts. Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group, matrix is not a commonly used term in developmental psychology, and scenario suggests a hypothetical situation rather than the actual environments in which the child is developing.

Question 3

Luis Vargas,a clinical psychologist,is involved in work including the
A) assessment and treatment of children,adolescents and their families.
B) training mental health professionals to provide culturally responsive mental health services.
C) training mental health professionals to provide developmentally appropriate mental health service.
D) All of these.

Accepted Answer

Luis Vargas is involved in all three areas of work mentioned, including assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and their families, training mental health professionals to provide culturally responsive mental health services, and training mental health professionals to provide developmentally appropriate mental health services.

Question 4

_______________ refers to the behavior patterns,beliefs,and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed on from generation to generation.
A) Ethnicity
B) Context
C) Open forum
D) Culture

Accepted Answer

Culture encompasses the behavior patterns, beliefs and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed on from generation to generation. Ethnicity refers to a group of people who identify with each other based on shared ancestral, cultural, or national experiences. Context refers to the circumstances that surround a particular situation. Open forum refers to a public discussion or debate.

Question 5

The acronym SES stands for
A) secondary ethnic sector.
B) solitary ethnic sector.
C) socioeconomic status.
D) social ethnic status.

Accepted Answer

SES stands for socioeconomic status, which is a measure of a person's social and economic position relative to others in their society. It is based on factors such as income, education, and occupation, and is used to analyze patterns of inequality and social mobility. Choices A, B, and D are not accurate descriptions of this concept.

Question 6

The pattern of change that begins at conception and continues throughout the life span is
A) context.
B) comprehension.
C) development.
D) determination.

Accepted Answer

The pattern of change that begins at conception and continues throughout the life span is called development. Development refers to the biological, cognitive, and socioemotional changes that occur over time.

Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.

Question 7

A cross-cultural concern for women includes
A) inadequate educational opportunities.
B) violence.
C) mental health issues.
D) All of these.

Accepted Answer

All of these are cross-cultural concerns for women. In many parts of the world, women have limited access to education and are more likely to experience violence and mental health issues. These issues are not unique to any particular culture and affect women globally.

Question 8

A sense of membership in an ethnic group based upon shared language,religion,customs,values,history,and race defines
A) race.
B) nationality.
C) ethnicity.
D) ethnocentricity.

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity refers to a sense of belonging to a particular cultural or racial group, which is based on shared characteristics such as language, religion, customs, values, history, and race. Nationality, on the other hand, refers to one's country of origin or citizenship, while race refers to physical characteristics such as skin color, facial features, and hair texture. Ethnocentricity is a belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group.

Question 9

The story of Ted Kaczynski and Alice Walker is told to draw attention to the fact that
A) some children grow up unable to pick up the pieces of a life shattered by tragedy and become unhinged by life and stress.
B) children with difficult childhoods are always destined to have difficult adulthoods.
C) children with easygoing childhoods are always destined to have easygoing adulthoods.
D) None of these.

Accepted Answer

The story of Ted Kaczynski and Alice Walker highlights the impact of a traumatic childhood on an individual's mental health and well-being. It sheds light on the fact that some individuals may struggle to cope with the pressures of adult life due to unresolved trauma from their childhood. However, the story does not suggest that children with difficult childhoods are always destined to have difficult adulthoods or vice versa.

Question 10

André is of Mexican American and African slave ancestry,and aligns himself with the traditions and history of Mexican Americans.This reflects his
A) culture.
B) context.
C) ethnicity.
D) gender.

Accepted Answer

André's connection with Mexican American traditions and history is a reflection of his ethnicity which encompasses his cultural and ancestral identity.

Question 11

Certain characteristics make children resilient.Analysis of research shows that which of the following does not apply to resiliency?
A) good intellectual functioning
B) close relationship with a caring parent
C) parents with outgoing personalities
D) bonds to extrafamilial people

Accepted Answer

The answer of Certain characteristics make children resilient.Analysis of research...

Question 12

The setting in which development occurs and that is influenced by historical,economic,social,and cultural factors defines
A) culture.
B) ethnicity.
C) context.
D) gender.

Accepted Answer

The context refers to the setting or environment in which development occurs and is influenced by various factors such as historical, economic, social, and cultural aspects. Culture, ethnicity, and gender are all important components of context, but they do not encompass the full spectrum of contextual factors. Therefore, context is the best choice for this question.

Question 13

As a college student,you are studying ethnicity.Which scenario should not be considered?
A) a 5-year-old and his bilingual abilities
B) a 10-year-old and her religious beliefs
C) a 12-year-old and his observance of Passover
D) a 4-year-old and her home located in a poverty-stricken area

Accepted Answer

While poverty can be linked to ethnicity, it is not a direct indicator of ethnicity itself. The other scenarios involve aspects that are commonly associated with ethnicity, such as language, religion, and cultural traditions.

Question 14

A child's development occurs in (a)________________ context(s).
A) singular
B) numerous
C) strictly positive
D) strictly negative

Accepted Answer

A child's development is influenced by numerous context, including family, school, community, culture, socio-economic status, and historical time period. Multiple factors interact with one another to affect a child's growth and development.

Question 15

Resilience in relation to children means that
A) some children develop confidence in their abilities despite negative stereotypes about their gender.
B) some children develop confidence in their abilities despite negative stereotypes about their ethnic group.
C) some children triumph over poverty or other adversities.
D) All of these.

Accepted Answer

Resilience can manifest in various ways, including overcoming negative stereotypes related to gender or ethnicity and overcoming adverse circumstances such as poverty. Therefore, all of the given choices can relate to resilience in children.

Question 16

Which is not a context for a child's development?
A) culture
B) ethnicity
C) language development
D) gender

Accepted Answer

Language development is an aspect of a child's growth rather than a context in which development occurs. Contexts such as culture, ethnicity, and gender influence how a child develops but are not developmental milestones themselves.

Question 17

Parents want their children to grow up to be socially mature individuals,but they often are not sure about what to do to help their children with this goal.Why are they confused?
A) They say they want the best for their children,but they don't follow through.
B) They often get conflicting information on what they should do for their child.
C) They believe in a permissive environment.
D) They believe in strict controls in the home.

Accepted Answer

There is a lot of conflicting information out there about how to help children become socially mature. Parents may be confused about what approaches are best, as different experts may have different opinions on what is most effective. This can make it difficult for parents to know what to do to support their child's social development.

Question 18

What is social policy?
A) an individual's way of interacting with others in his or her ecosystem
B) a global philosophy based on the premise of equity and equality for all
C) any law designed to limit the behavior of individuals within a population
D) a government's course of action to promote the welfare of its citizens

Accepted Answer

Social policy refers to the actions and decisions made by a government in order to promote the welfare of its citizens. It involves the provision of social services, benefits, and assistance programs in areas such as healthcare, education, housing, and employment. The ultimate goal of social policy is to create a fair and equitable society where everyone has access to the resources and support they need to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Question 19

Which statement(s)related to the meaning of the words gender and sex are true?
A) Gender involves the psychological and sociocultural dimensions of being female or male.
B) Sex involves the psychological and sociocultural dimensions of being female or male.
C) Sex refers to the biological dimensions of being female or male.
D) Gender involves the psychological and sociocultural dimensions of being female or male,and sex refers to the biological dimensions of being female or male.

Accepted Answer

Gender refers to the social construct and cultural norms associated with being male or female, while sex refers to the biological differences between males and females. Therefore, option D is the correct answer as it includes both the definitions accurately.

Question 20

______________ is based on cultural heritage,nationality characteristics,race,religion,and language.
A) Ethnicity
B) Context
C) Open forum
D) Culture

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity is a term used to describe a group of people who share common cultural heritage, nationality characteristics, race, religion, and language. It refers to a sense of belonging to a particular cultural or national group, and is often an important part of an individual's identity.

Quiz 1: Introduction

Why do parents and teachers study children?

A preschooler is growing up in an upper-middle-class home with parents who both have advanced degrees.She lives in a thriving suburb.The preschool she attends is rated the best in the state.These settings in which her development occurs are referred to as

Luis Vargas,a clinical psychologist,is involved in work including the

_______________ refers to the behavior patterns,beliefs,and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed on from generation to generation.

The acronym SES stands for

The pattern of change that begins at conception and continues throughout the life span is

A cross-cultural concern for women includes

A sense of membership in an ethnic group based upon shared language,religion,customs,values,history,and race defines

The story of Ted Kaczynski and Alice Walker is told to draw attention to the fact that

André is of Mexican American and African slave ancestry,and aligns himself with the traditions and history of Mexican Americans.This reflects his

Certain characteristics make children resilient.Analysis of research shows that which of the following does not apply to resiliency?

The setting in which development occurs and that is influenced by historical,economic,social,and cultural factors defines

As a college student,you are studying ethnicity.Which scenario should not be considered?

A child's development occurs in (a) ________________ context(s) .

Resilience in relation to children means that

Which is not a context for a child's development?

Parents want their children to grow up to be socially mature individuals,but they often are not sure about what to do to help their children with this goal.Why are they confused?

What is social policy?

Which statement(s) related to the meaning of the words gender and sex are true?

______________ is based on cultural heritage,nationality characteristics,race,religion,and language.