Question 1

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, rejected children are not more focused on maintaining positive relationships with peers; rather, they often have deficits in social skills, emotional regulation, and attention.

Question 2

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 information given, "nearly" one of every three students reported experiencing bullying, so the best choice is C. Options A, B, and D are not supported by the given information.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The scenario describes Gavin as someone who is not disliked but is rarely nominated as a best friend. This indicates that Gavin is not actively sought out by his peers for social interaction. Based on this, Gavin could be classified as a neglected child - someone who is not actively rejected but is ignored or left out by others.

Question 4

_____ 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

The given traits are typically associated with popular children. They are well-liked by their peers, show concern for others, and exhibit self-confidence without being arrogant.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Controversial children are those who evoke strong and opposing feelings in others, making them both well-liked and disliked.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Teaching rejected children to more accurately assess whether the intentions of their peers are negative can help them recognize when it is safe to interact with others and when it is best to avoid certain situations. It can also help them to respond more appropriately to the behaviors of their peers, reducing the likelihood of negative interactions. The other options (A, C, and D) are not effective or ethical approaches to promoting positive peer interaction.

Question 7

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 classmates calling her a "bully" and not liking her at all suggests that she has been rejected by her peers.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

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 being actively disliked by many children in his class indicates that he is being rejected by his peers. Neglected children are those who are not noticed and ignored by others, while controversial children are those who receive both positive and negative attention from others. Being average does not necessarily relate to social acceptance or rejection. Therefore, the best choice is B)rejected.

Question 10

Popular children:

Accepted Answer

Popular children are frequently nominated as a best friend and are rarely disliked by their peers. They tend to have a wide circle of friends and positive social interactions with their peers.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Children's friendships are typically characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Children's friendships are typically characterized by similarity, as they tend to choose friends who share their interests, age, gender, and cultural background. This is because they feel more comfortable and less judged when interacting with someone who is similar to them. The other options may also be present in children's friendships but are not the defining characteristic.

Question 13

Dan Olweus' bullying intervention program focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Dan Olweus' bullying intervention program focuses on decreasing opportunities and rewards for bullying through changing the school environment and emphasizing the responsibility of the entire school community to prevent and respond to bullying behavior. The other choices (A, C, and D) are not part of Olweus' program.

Question 14

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

This scenario involves the boy's interpretation and perception of social cues, which falls under the category of social cognition in behavior development. Stereotyping, cognitive dissonance, and cultural bias do not accurately describe the situation.

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE of friendship?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that during childhood, friendships are more likely to be based on similarities such as age, sex, race, and other factors. As children grow older, friendships may become more based on shared interests or values rather than demographic similarities. Option A is incorrect as children's friendships are more likely to be characterized by similarities rather than dissimilarities. Option C is incorrect as research has shown that friends often have similar attitudes towards school and educational aspirations. Option D is incorrect as coercive and conflict-ridden friendships can be detrimental to a child's development.

Question 16

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) respond more rapidly, less efficiently, and less reflectively compared to nonaggressive children. However, they do not respond more ambiguously as they tend to be more hypersensitive to potential threats and may react aggressively to perceived ambiguous situations.

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE of bullying?

Accepted Answer

Reducing opportunities and rewards for bullying is a well-supported intervention strategy.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Aggressive boys are more likely to perceive another child's actions as hostile when the child's intention is ambiguous. This is because they may have a tendency to interpret ambiguous social cues in a hostile manner, leading to a greater likelihood of aggressive behavior.

Question 19

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 description fits with the definition of a neglected peer status. Neglected children are those who are not frequently mentioned during discussions of peer relations, and tend to be overlooked by their peers without being actively rejected.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Boys are more frequently belittled about religion or race compared to girls, as studies have shown that boys often face more direct forms of bullying related to these aspects.

Quiz 10: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood