Question 1

A society or group's total way of life,including customs,traditions,beliefs,values,and language is referred to as its

Accepted Answer

Culture encompasses all aspects of a group's way of life, including customs, beliefs, values, and language. Subculture refers to a smaller group within a larger culture that shares some common characteristics but differs in some way from the larger culture. Ethnicity refers to a person's cultural background and heritage, including factors such as nationality, language, and traditions. Origin simply refers to where a person or group comes from.

Question 2

Which one of the following is NOT a factor that determines socioeconomic status?

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity refers to one's cultural or racial identity and is not a direct factor in determining socioeconomic status. However, it may indirectly affect socioeconomic status as certain ethnic groups may face systemic barriers and discrimination that limit access to education and high-paying occupations. Income, education, and occupation are all direct factors that contribute to determining one's socioeconomic status.

Question 3

The fact that 11-year-old Kim is interested in attracting boys' attention while her classmates are still focused on their same-sex friendships is an example of the phenomenon that

Accepted Answer

Rates of development may vary from the average or typical, meaning that while Kim is developing an interest in boys earlier than her peers, this is a normal variation in the rate of development.

Question 4

Each summer,the Smith's host grandparents,aunts,uncles,cousins,and distant relatives for a two-day reunion.The Smith family reunion involves the ______ family.

Accepted Answer

The use of the words "grandparents," "aunts," "uncles," "cousins," and "distant relatives" in the sentence suggests that the Smith family reunion involves more than just the nuclear family, making option C the best choice.

Question 5

The most powerful factors in a neighborhood that affect the way children develop are income and

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most powerful factors in a neighborhood...

Question 6

An overgeneralization that obscures cultural differences within an ethnic group is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Ethnic gloss refers to an overgeneralization that obscures cultural differences within an ethnic group. It occurs when individuals assume that all members of a particular group have similar customs, values, and beliefs. This can lead to misinterpretations of behavior and inaccurate stereotyping.

Question 7

Events that occur at about the same age for people around the world,such as starting school,are called

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Normative age-graded influences are events that are typical and similar for people of a certain age group or cohort, such as starting school or entering retirement. Normative history-graded influences are events that are related to a particular time period, such as the Great Depression or the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonnormative life events are unique events that happen to individuals, such as winning the lottery or experiencing a natural disaster. Cohort-determined influences refer to the effects of growing up during a particular time period or historical event, but do not necessarily involve events that occur at a specific age.

Question 8

Charles is a child growing up in a low-SES (socioeconomic status)family.Which of the following will likely have an effect on his development?

Accepted Answer

Children growing up in low-SES families are at higher risk for experiencing nutritional deficiencies, frequent illness, and poor housing/living conditions, all of which can negatively impact their development. These factors can affect physical health, cognitive development, and social-emotional development.

Question 9

Teachers in the classroom need to be aware that ethnic and cultural patterns may influence

Accepted Answer

Ethnic and cultural patterns can influence all of the above factors in a classroom setting. The way children act toward each other may be influenced by cultural norms, such as levels of respect for authority or concepts of personal space. The games children play may be influenced by cultural traditions or preferences. Finally, the way children learn may be influenced by cultural expectations around education, types of learning activities, and attitudes toward authority. Therefore, it is important for teachers to be aware of these factors and work to create a culturally responsive classroom environment.

Question 10

Most immigrant children in the United States

Accepted Answer

According to research, most immigrant children in the United States live with two parents, are twice as likely to live with an extended family, and their parents tend to have high academic aspirations for them. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 11

Normative age-graded influences include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Normative age-graded influences are generally predictable and consistent experiences that people go through at particular stages of development. Examples include puberty, starting school, and retirement. War and famine are not normative age-graded influences since they are not universal experiences that all people go through at a particular stage of development.

Question 12

The Ferkle family goes away each year to see such sights as the world's largest ball of string and the world's largest landfill.On each vacation,they make certain that both parents and children are included.Their vacations are shared by the _______ family.

Accepted Answer

The term "nuclear family" refers to a family unit consisting of parents and their children, which matches the description of the Ferkle family's vacations.

Question 13

Shari belongs to a multigenerational kinship unit consisting of parents,children,grandparents,aunts,uncles,and cousins.This unit is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

Shari's kinship unit includes multiple generations and relatives beyond just parents and children, making it an extended family.

Question 14

A group consisting of people united by ancestry,race,religion,language,or national origin is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

An ethnic group is a group of people who share a common cultural identity, such as ancestry, race, religion, language, or national origin. This is the best answer as the other options do not fully encompass the definition of a group united by these shared characteristics.

Question 15

In western societies,the dominant traditional family structure is the __________ family,while in other societies such as Asian and Latin America,the __________ family is more traditional.

Accepted Answer

The nuclear family, consisting of parents and their children, is the dominant traditional family structure in western societies. In contrast, the extended family, which includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, is more traditional in Asian and Latin American societies.

Question 16

A two-generational kinship unit that shares household and economic resources and consists of one or two parents and their biological,adopted,or stepchildren is called a(n)

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A nuclear family is defined as a two-generational household consisting of one or two parents and their children, who can be biological, adopted, or stepchildren. This structure contrasts with extended families, which include additional relatives, and blended families, which involve parents with children from previous relationships.

Question 17

Katherine grew up attending private Catholic schools.Each year at Christmas,she and her classmates decorated a tree in school and did the same at home.For Katherine's classmates and family,the tree decorating was a _________ event.

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The answer of Katherine grew up attending private Catholic schools.Each...

Question 18

The well-being of children from affluent families may be at risk due to

Accepted Answer

Children from affluent families may experience pressure to achieve due to high expectations from their parents and society. Moreover, working parents may leave their children alone for extended periods, leading to feelings of isolation and neglect. Additionally, high rates of substance abuse, depression, and anxiety have been linked to affluence, possibly due to a lack of purpose and meaning in life despite material wealth. Therefore, all of the above options pose a risk to the well-being of affluent children.

Question 19

Conditions that increase the likelihood of a negative outcome or result are called __________ factors.

Accepted Answer

Risk factors increase the probability of negative outcomes or results. Diversity refers to differences among people, developmental factors relate to growth and maturity, and adaptive factors facilitate positive outcomes.

Question 20

Which of the following is/are determined by socioeconomic status?

Accepted Answer

Socioeconomic status can impact all three factors listed. Families with higher socioeconomic status are more likely to live in neighborhoods with better resources and better schools. They also typically have better access to quality medical care. On the other hand, families with lower socioeconomic status may face challenges in accessing these resources.

Quiz 1: Studying a Childs World