Question 1

Gavin is rarely nominated as a best friend,but his peers don't dislike him.He would be classified as a _____ child.

Accepted Answer

Gavin is not disliked, but he is not frequently nominated as a friend. This suggests that he is not actively sought out by his peers, but also does not cause any negative reactions. This would classify him as a neglected child.

Question 2

An aggressive boy's interpretation of an encounter as hostile,and his classmates' perception of his behavior as inappropriate are examples of _____ in behavior development.

Accepted Answer

The scenario presented in the question is an example of social cognition, specifically how an individual's perception and interpretation of a situation can impact their behavior. The aggressive boy's interpretation of the encounter as hostile may have led to his inappropriate behavior, while his classmates may have interpreted his behavior as inappropriate because they did not share his same perception of the situation.

Question 3

How can rejected children be trained to interact more effectively with their peers?

Accepted Answer

Teaching rejected children to accurately assess the intentions of their peers can help them understand when they are misinterpreting social situations and reacting aggressively. This can lead to more effective interactions and improved social skills. Isolating them from their peers or punishing them for aggressive behavior is unlikely to address the underlying issues causing their rejection by peers.

Question 4

Which of the following is the MOST frequent type of bullying among girls?

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Question 5

_____ children are frequently nominated both as someone's best friend and as being disliked.

Accepted Answer

Controversial children often have strong personalities and may rub some people the wrong way, while still having a close circle of friends who appreciate them. This can lead to them being both well-liked and disliked. Average children are unlikely to stand out in either direction, neglected children may struggle to develop close relationships at all, and rejected children are likely to have few or no friends.

Question 6

According to Kenneth Dodge,aggressive boys are more likely to perceive another child's actions as hostile when:

Accepted Answer

According to Kenneth Dodge's social information processing theory, aggressive children have a bias towards interpreting ambiguous actions as hostile, which can lead to aggressive responses. This bias may be due to factors such as past experiences with hostility, socialization, or personality traits. Therefore, option B - when the child's intention is ambiguous - is the best choice.

Question 7

Anthony is rarely nominated as someone's best friend.He is actively disliked by many children in his class.He would be classified as a _____ child.

Accepted Answer

Anthony's negative relationships with many of his classmates suggest that he falls into the category of a "rejected" child according to social development research. This means that he is not only not nominated as someone's best friend, but he is actively disliked by his peers. This is different from a "neglected" child who is typically ignored but not actively disliked, or an "average" child who has peers with both positive and negative opinions. A "controversial" child is one who has both strong positive and negative relationships with their peers.

Question 8

Popular children:

Accepted Answer

Popular children are those who are frequently nominated as best friends and are rarely disliked by their peers.

Question 9

According to a recent study,which of the following is NOT true regarding observations on bullying?

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Question 10

Benjamin sits in the back of the room,and very few of the children in class even know his name.He does not have any best friends,but he is not disliked by his classmates.Which of the following is Benjamin's probable peer status?

Accepted Answer

Benjamin's probable peer status is neglected. He is not actively disliked by his classmates, but he is also not well-known or popular. This indicates a lack of attention or social interaction from his peers, making him neglected.

Question 11

Which of the following types of bullying is experienced more frequently by boys than girls?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Most of Blanca's classmates call her a "bully",and many say that they "don't like her at all".Very few children consider her to be a friend.Which of the following is Blanca's probable peer status?

Accepted Answer

Blanca's behavior and the way her peers perceive her suggests that she is likely to have a rejected peer status. She is not well-liked by others and is perceived as a bully, leading to few friendships and a lack of positive social interactions.

Question 13

_____ children give out reinforcements,listen carefully,maintain open lines of communication with peers,are happy,control their negative emotions,act like themselves,show enthusiasm and concern for others,and are self-confident without being conceited.

Accepted Answer

These characteristics describe popular children who are well-liked by their peers. They give out reinforcements, listen carefully, and maintain open lines of communication with their peers, which helps to build positive relationships. They are happy, control their negative emotions, and act like themselves, which makes them easy to be around. They also show enthusiasm and concern for others, which is a desirable trait. Finally, they are self-confident without being conceited, which makes them attractive to others.

Question 14

Children's friendships are typically characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Children's friendships are typically characterized by similarity, meaning they share common interests, activities, and values. This helps them build a sense of belonging and understanding with each other. While familiarity, intimacy, and compatibility may also be present in children's friendships, they are not as fundamental as similarity.

Question 15

In a national survey of more than 15,000 sixth- through tenth-grade students,nearly _____ students reported experiencing bullying as either a victim or a perpetrator.

Accepted Answer

According to the statement, "nearly" one-third of the surveyed students reported experiencing bullying. This is the closest option to "one of every three".

Question 16

Which of the following is TRUE of bullying?

Accepted Answer

Having supportive friends can provide emotional support and protection, reducing the likelihood of being bullied or victimized.

Question 17

Which of the following is the BEST predictor of whether rejected children would engage in delinquent behavior,or drop out of school later during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Aggression toward peers in elementary school has been found to be the best predictor of both delinquent behavior and school dropout later in adolescence for rejected children. This is because aggression towards peers is often met with rejection by peers and can create a cycle of further rejection, leading to negative outcomes.

Question 18

According to John Coie,which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why aggressive peer-rejected boys have problems in social relationships?

Accepted Answer

According to John Coie, aggressive peer-rejected boys have problems in social relationships because they are more impulsive and have problems sustaining attention, are more emotionally reactive, and have fewer social skills in making friends. He does not mention that rejected children are more focused on maintaining positive relationships with peers.

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE of friendship?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that in childhood, friendships tend to be based on similarities such as age, sex, race, and other factors. As children grow and develop their own personalities and interests, they may seek out friendships based on shared attitudes and interests, but initially, similarities are the foundation of friendships. The other options offered are not accurate descriptions of friendship.

Question 20

Compared to nonaggressive children,which of the following observations is NOT true of aggressive boys searching for clues to determine a peer's intention(s)?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive boys searching for clues to determine a peer's intention(s) would not respond more ambiguously than nonaggressive children. Rather, they may respond more impulsively and with less thought or reflection, as indicated by choices A, B, and C.

Quiz 10: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood