Prep for Exam 3

Compared to non-Latino white Americans, which of the following ethnic groups have higher rates of single-parent families? Multiple select question. Latino Americans European Americans Asian Americans African Americans

Latino Americans African Americans

The brain grows ___ in early childhood than in infancy Less rapidly Twice as much As rapidly More rapidly

Less rapidly

When it comes to parenting styles, parents Multiple choice question. must not be flexible in their style. may use a combination of styles. cannot stick to one style. always have the same style.

May use a combination of styles

African Americans and Latinos interact ______ often with extended family members compared to white children. Multiple choice question. equally more slightly less less

More

Children who exhibit the poorest adjustment to parental divorce are those that have been involved in how many parental divorces? Multiple choice question. none one multiple

Multiple

The four main types of child maltreatment include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and child _____. neglect

Neglect

Between 18 months and 6 years of age, there is consistent development in vocabulary at a rate of about A. a new word every day B. a new word every waking hour C. 2 to 3 every waking hour D. 2 to 3 words every day

B. a new word every waking hour

children begin the transition from saying simple to more complex sentences A. around age 1 B. approximately 18 months C. between 3-4 years of age D. between 2-3 years of age

B. at approximately 18 months

Which of the following statements accurately describe the development of childrens theory of mind from toddlerhood into early childhood. A> children begin to recognize and verbalize positive and negative emotions B. children begin to understand that what others see may not be the same as what they see. C. children do not develop a theory of mind until 4 or 5 years of age, when they acquire adequate verbal skills to communicate their emotions D.children begin to recognize and acknowledge that their desires can differ from another child's

B. children begin to understand that what others see may not be the same as what they see. D.children begin to recognize and acknowledge that their desires can differ from another child's

Jake went to the store and selected a new truck to give his mom for her birthday. Jakes older brother explained that their mom does not like trucks like he does and instructed him to select a piece of jewelry. Jakes older brother is demonstrating. A. confusion B. preference C. awareness D. dislike

B. preference

The awareness that people can have false beliefs (beliefs that are not true) develops in a majority of children by which age? A. 6 B.7 C. 5 D. 3

C. 5

True or false: there is a developmental transition from early childhood into school age in which children recognize that they can verbalize their preferences and that those preferences may be different from others True False

True

True or false: there is a developmental transition from the early childhood into school age in which children recognize that they can verbalize their preferences and that those preferences may differ from others?

True

Use of corporal punishment is legal in every state in America. True false question. True False

True

Recent research indicates that the ______ of parents' work has more influence on the children's development rather than the fact that one parent works outside the home. Multiple choice question. title time nature years

Nature

According to Baumrind, the ___ style of parenting is characterized by a lack of involvement in the child's life. neglectful

Neglectful

Children raised by ____ parents generally feel that other aspects of their parents' lives are more important than they are and tend to have poor self-control, low self-esteem, and have trouble with peer relationships and immaturity Neglectful

Neglectful

The second stage of piaget's cognitive theory of development lasts from ages 2 to 7 and is called the: formal operational stage Concrete operational stage Preoperational stage Sensorimotor stage

Preoperational stage

The stage of Piagetian development that can be divided into the symbolic function substage and intuitive thought substage is called: Preoperational thought Centration Postoperative thought Conservation

Preoperational thought

According to Lev Vygotsky, the range of tasks that are too difficult for a child to master alone but can be mastered with guidance is known as the zone of __________ development.

Proximal

Increases in which of the following are reasons that memory span changes with age? Rehearsal of information Implicit memory Sensory memory Processing speed

Rehearsal of information Processing speed

Compared to Piaget's theory of children's cognitive development, Vygotsky's theory views children as social creatures who develop their thinking through social interaction.

True

Project Headstart is the largest federally funded program for children in the United States True False

True

True or false: A recent study revealed that coparenting influenced young children's effortful control above and beyond maternal and paternal parenting alone.

True

Which of the following most characterizes authoritative parenting? Multiple choice question. verbal give-and-take demands for respect for parental work and effort limited demands and controls punitive style

Verbal give-and-take

Sustained attention is also known as Encoding Rehearsal Multitasking Vigilance

Vigilance

Research has found which of the following statements to be true regarding childhood aggression and the viewing of television violence? Multiple choice question. Watching television violence causes increased aggression in girls only. Watching television violence may be related to children acting aggressively. Watching television violence only impacts behavior immediately following the violent show. Watching television violence causes increased aggression in boys only.

Watching television violence may be related to children acting aggressively.

According to gender schema theory, gender typing occurs when a child Multiple choice question. -develops a concept of what is appropriate for males and females. -understands that sex is constant. -identifies with a same-sex parent. -imitates the behavior of men or women they know.

develops a concept of what is appropriate for males and females.

Which of the following are among the negative influences that television viewing has on children? Multiple select question. distracting them from homework teaching stereotypes and unrealistic world views increasing information beyond one's immediate environment promoting passive learning

distracting them from homework teaching stereotypes and unrealistic world views promoting passive learning

Using the term child maltreatment in place of child abuse acknowledges the fact that maltreatment includes Multiple choice question. personal influence. diverse conditions. a social impact. financial requirements.

diverse conditions.

Research has shown some children from divorced families are more likely to have which of the following? Multiple select question. drug issues secure attachments depression anxiety high self-worth academic problems

drug issues depression anxiety academic problems

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of child maltreatment in childhood and adolescence? Multiple choice question. attachment problems easier adaptation to school poor emotion regulation problems in peer relations

easier adaptation to school

Which of the following theories states that children appraise marital conflict in terms of their sense of security and safety in the family? Multiple choice question. psychodynamic theory emotional security theory cognitive theory social-cultural theory

emotional security theory

Which of the following family-associated characteristics is linked with child maltreatment? Multiple choice question. socioeconomic difficulties maternal age at birth sibling order length of parent's marriage

socioeconomic difficulties

Preschool children's ability to control and sustain attention is Mostly irrelevant to development Related to school readiness Only relevant in social matters Linked to popularity but not academic achievemenent

Related to school readiness

The failure to conserve demonstrates centration and an inability to mentally ________________ actions.

Reverse

Preschool children's control of attention is deficient. They are likely to pay attention to: Background features rather than relevant features Relevant features rather than salient features Background features rather than salient features Salient features rather than relevant features

Salient features rather than relevant features

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding violence in cartoons? Multiple choice question. Saturday morning cartoons have limited violent acts. Saturday morning cartoons have, on average, twenty-five violent acts per hour. Saturday morning cartoons have no violent acts because they are targeted to preschoolers. Saturday morning cartoons have, on average, five violent acts per hour.

Saturday morning cartoons have, on average, twenty-five violent acts per hour.

Research using the memory-span task suggests that ____-term memory increases during early childhood. Action Long Sensory Short

Short

_____-term memory involves retaining information for up to 30 seconds without rehearsal

Short

A researcher who reads off a short list of numbers at a rapid pace and then asks a participant to repeat the numbers is most likely studying: Sensory memory Abstract memory Short-term memory Long-term memory

Short-term memory

The child's ability to pay attention improves _____ during the preschool years. Slowly Moderately Significantly Slightly

Significantly

Maltreated young children living in foster care show abnormal levels of ____ hormones. stress

Stress

Which of the following is true about the problems seen in children from divorced homes? Multiple choice question. Their problems do not arise until divorce is imminent. Their problems tend to go away once they are no longer subject to the marital conflict. Their problems may be the result of the marital that led to the divorce. The actual separation of parents is usually the genesis of the problems.

Their problems may be the result of the marital that led to the divorce.

Which theory views children as thinkers who can predict, explain, and understand themselves and others? A. Babduras social cognitive theory B. Psychoanalytic theory C. Erik sons psychological theory D. Theory of mind

Theory of mind

Which key elements are important to improving the adjustment of children of divorce? Multiple select question. multiple daily phone contact between the children and the out-of-home parent the use of the authoritative parenting style a harmonious relationship between the divorced parents being sure the divorced parents live within close proximity to one another

the use of the authoritative parenting style a harmonious relationship between the divorced parents

Spanking can cause a child to do which of the following? Multiple select question. to imitate the parent to fear the parent to avoid the parent to admire the parent

to imitate the parent to fear the parent to avoid the parent

In the rural areas of many countries, ______ parenting is widespread. Multiple choice question. permissive authoritarian indulgent authoritative

authoritarian

Which of the following cultural trends are affecting families? Multiple select question. Decreases in maternal employment Fewer extended-family households Migration to urban areas Greater family mobility

fewer extended-family households migration to urban areas greater family mobility

The recommended amount of sleep for 3- to 4-year-old children is ___ hours. 4 to 6 10 to 13 8 to 10 6 to 8

10 to 13

More than ___ percent of children experience a sleep problem at some point in their development. 20 80 40 60

40

By the time they reach kindergarten, ______ percent of U.S. kindergartners have been spanked by their parents. Multiple choice question. 40 80 20 60

80

By age 6, the brain has reached about ______ of its adult size. 75 65 85 95

95

In one study, the ability to focus attention better at age 5 was linked to ______ at age 9. Worse school attendance A higher level of school achievement A lower level of school achievement Better school attendance

A higher level of school attendance

Which factor does NOT significantly contribute to child maltreatment? Multiple choice question. child developmental characteristics birth order culture family

Birth order

The theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, and information processing are major theories of ______ development in early childhood. Evolutionary Cognitive Psychoanalytic Physiological

Cognitive

The awareness that an object does NOT change its basic properties or characteristics even when its appearance is altered is known as ______. Centration Preoccupation Preoperational thought Conservation

Conservation

Executive function involves managing one's thoughts for the purpose of which two of the following? Exercising self-control Increasing intelligence Engaging in goal-directed behavior Making categories Feeling emotion

Exercising self-control Engaging in goal-directed behavior

By 3 years of age, children have improved their fine motor skills enough to complete a jigsaw puzzle without forcing the pieces. True False

False

True or false ; Children of gay and lesbian parents who were conceived by reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization experience greater adjustment issues than their counterparts who were conceived by natural means.

False

True or false researchers suggest that instruction to enhance US children's ability to read and write should be built on skills that the children already know True False

False

True or false: The mother's involvement with children drops off more than the father's involvement following a divorce. True false question. True False

False

Which statement best describes the impact that television has on children? Multiple choice question. Its programming only impacts behaviors immediately after viewing. It promotes negative, antisocial behavior. It does not promote positive lessons. It can have a negative and positive impact on children's behavior.

It can have a negative and positive impact on children's behavior.

The preoperational thought limitation called animism is best described by which statements? "The sunshine is happy" "The tree has deep roots and long branches" "Thunder is mad and yelling at us" "Spring showers make the flowers grow"

"The sunshine is happy" "Thunder is mad and yelling at us"

Why does memory span change as children age? - The efficiency with which children process information improves. - The speed with which memory items can be identified increases. - Older children are more likely to rehearse information - children are no longer reliant on working memory

- The efficiency with which children process information improves. - The speed with which memory items can be identified increases.

Which of the following are examples of developmentally appropriate activities for young children -Dramatic play and make-believe -games and puzzles - abstract paper pencil activities for groups -active hands-on activities

-Dramatic play and make-believe -games and puzzles -active hands-on activities

Students who attended the Perry preschool program an alternative to the Headstart programs were found to have which of the following long-term outcomes when compared to a control group from the same background who did not attend Perry? -Higher high school graduation rates -fewer team pregnancies -a greater likelihood to be in the workplace after age 40 - higher juvenile arrest rates

-Higher high school graduation rates -fewer team pregnancies -a greater likelihood to be in the workplace after age 40

Children begin the transition from saying simple to more complex sentences -Around age 1 -at approximately 18 months -between three and four years -between two and three years

-at approximately 18 months

Which of the following statements best describes child centered kindergartens -Child centered kindergartens are actually academically rigorous -child centered kindergartens see children as individuals with their own development pattern -child centered kindergartens emphasize play -child centered kindergartens downplay firsthand experiences -child centered kindergartens focus on the process of learning not on what is learned

-child centered kindergartens emphasize play -child centered kindergartens downplay firsthand experiences -child centered kindergartens focus on the process of learning not on what is learned

Identify each of the key factors in vocabulary developments in young children -Passive learners acquire vocabulary more efficiently -children learn words they hear frequently -children learn better when grammar and vocabulary are connected -children learn words of items that interest them

-children learn words they hear frequently -children learn better when grammar and vocabulary are connected -children learn words of items that interest them

For disadvantaged young children, early childhood programs -Have lasting outcomes on all areas of development -positively influence both their cognitive and social worlds -negatively influence their Socio emotional health -have no lasting effects on vocabulary development or reading comprehension

-positively influence both their cognitive and social worlds

Developmentally _____ practice is based on knowledge of typical development of children within a particular age span and focuses on this uniqueness of the child A. Appropriate B. Creative C. Skilled D. Approved

A. Appropriate

The three mental states children begin to understand from 18 months to 3 years of age are A. Desires B. Perceptions C. False beliefs D. Emotions

A. Desires B. Perceptions D. Emotions

Executive function involves managing ones thoughts for the purpose of which two of the following? A. Exercising self control B. Increasing intelligence C. Engaging in goal directed behavior D. Making categories E. Feeling emotion

A. Exercising self control C. Engaging in goal directed behavior

A researcher who reads off a short set of numbers at a rapid pace and then asks a participant to repeat the numbers is most likely studying? A. Short term memory B. Sensory memory C. Abstract memory D. Long-term memory

A. Short- term memory

Which of the following best characterizes theory of mind? A. Thoughts about how ones own mental processes work and the mental processes of others B. the idea that gist-based intuition serves young children and adolescents better than analytical thinking C. the ability to b e alert, mentally present, and cognitively flexible in life's every day activities D. a study of the links between development, the brain, and cognitive functioning

A. Thoughts about how ones own mental processes work and the mental processes of others

Which of the following activities is least likely to aid in the development of preschoolers literacy skills? A. Watching tv B. Supportive environments C. Reading D. Physical activity

A. Watching tv

When given appropriate cues and prompts, young children demonstrate that they can Not be trusted to testify in court Not remember a large quantity of information Accurately remember only a small quantity of information Accurately remember a large quantity of information

Accurately remember a large quantity of information

Marta feels sorry for the white crayon because no one ever uses it and she thinks it must be sad. This is an example of Piaget's theory of ____

Animism

The focusing of mental resources on select information is called Information processing Attention Centration Executive function

Attention

Baumrind describes children raised by ______ parents as often unhappy, fearful, and anxious about comparing themselves to others Multiple choice question. neglectful indulgent authoritative authoritarian

Authoritarian

According to Baumrind, children whose parents are often cheerful, self-controlled, self-reliant, and achievement oriented Authoritative

Authoritative

Baumrind describes children raised by ______ parents as often unhappy, fearful, and anxious about comparing themselves to others. Multiple choice question. neglectful indulgent authoritative authoritarian

Authoritative

What parenting style has been associated with the best outcomes in children's social competence? Multiple choice question. indulgent authoritative authoritarian neglectful

Authoritative

by the time children enter first grade, it is estimated they know about _____ words. A. 5,000 B. 14,000 C. 20,000 D. 10,000

B. 14,000

Perceptions, emotions, and desires are all mental states that children from ____ begin to understand A. 6 months to 2 years of age B. 18 months to 3 years of age C. 6 months to 18 months of age D. 3 to 5 years of age

B. 18 months to 3 years of age

Baumrind argued that parents should NOT do which of the following? Multiple select question. develop rules for their children be punitive or aloof show affection to their children leave children to make their own rules

Be punitive or aloof Leave children to make their own rules

Executive function refers to a number of higher level cognitive processes linked to the development of the brains A. Amygdala B. Medulla C. Prefrontal cortex D. Corpus callosium

C. Prefrontal cortex

Executive function refers to a number of higher level cognitive processes linked to the development of the brains A. amygdala B. medulla C. prefrontal cortex D. corpus callosum

C. prefrontal cortex

A researcher who reads off a sort list of numbers at a rapid pace and then asks a participant to repeat the numbers is most likely studying A. short term memory B. abstract memory C. short-term memory D. long-term memory

C. short-term memory

The limitation of preoperational thought of focusing attention on one characteristic while excluding all other characteristics is called _____

Centration

Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development includes which of the following premises? Children develop cognitive skills through societal tools Children actively construct their knowledge and understanding Children's cultural environment influences their thinking process Children primarily develop cognitive skills through their interactions with the physical world

Children develop cognitive skills through societal tools Children actively construct their knowledge and understanding Children's cultural environment influences their thinking process.

Which of the following best describes the key elements of piaget's second stage of cognitive development? Children form stable concepts and begin to reason Children continue to be egocentric and have magical beliefs Children are able to use words to describe their world Children are able to understand the concept of reversibility

Children form stable concepts and begin to reason Children continue to be egocentric and have magical beliefs Children are able to use words to describe their world

Which of the following concepts correctly describe an aspect of Vygotsky's theory? Children organize through social interactions Children organize and reorganize previous knowledge Context and collaboration are fundamental Language has a minimal role

Children organize through social interactions Context and collaboration are fundamental

Which of the following is not a key principal in young childrens vocabulary development? A. children learn best when they access clear information about word meanings B. Children learn the words they hear most often C. Children learn words for the things and events that interest them D. Children learn words when they are disconnected from grammar

D. Children learn words when they are disconnected from grammar

Which of the following refers to a relatively permanent type of memory that stores huge amounts of information for a long time? A. Short term memory B. Working memory C. Depressed memory D. Long- term memory

D. Long term memory

With regard to young children who are learning english as their first language, all children will A. acquire language in a significantly unique way B. learn the prepositions on and in before other prepositions C. acquire language in precisely the same manner D. fail to use prepositions until they reach about four years of age

D. fail to use prepositions until they reach about four years of age

Authoritarian parenting lacks which of the following? Multiple choice question. Punishment Directives from parent to child Restrictions on the child Dialogue between parent and child

Dialogue between parent and child

I'm the 3- to 15-year age range, the overall size of the brain: Never comes close to its eventual adult size Does not dramatically grow. Grows rapidly Decreases in size as unneeded cells are purged.

Does not dramatically grow.

A child playing hide-and-seek thinks he can't be seen just because he can't see the person looking for him. This is an example of the thought limitation of: Conservation Egocentrism Centration Animism

Egocentrism

The inability to distinguish between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective is called

Egocentrism

A 5-year-old child's ability to move their hand, arm, and body with accurate eye coordination demonstrates improved Fine motor skills Large motor skills Gross motor skills Practice

Fine motor skills

What part of the brain grows at the highest rate in early childhood (between the ages of 3 and 6)? Occipital lobe Frontal lobe Temporal lobe Parietal lobe

Frontal lobe

As adults, maltreated children are at _____ risk for violent behavior toward other adults. Multiple choice question. least equal lower higher

Higher

Which of the following are characteristic of children whose parents are neglectful? Multiple select question. immaturity self-control prosocial behavior social incompetence low self-esteem inability to handle independence

Immaturity social incompetence low self-esteem inability to handle independence

Which of the following is a result of the growth of the frontal lobe in young children? more developed fine motor skills Increased ability to maintain attention to tasks Better memory for incidental details Expanded language processing abilities

Increased ability to maintain attention to tasks.

According to Baumrind, children raised by _____ parents never learn to control their own behavior and always expect to get their way indulgent

Indulgent

According to Baumrind, the _____ parenting style places few demands or controls on the child and is characterized by overly involved parents. indulgent

Indulgent

Baumrind describes children raised by ______ parents as often unhappy, fearful, and anxious about comparing themselves to others. Multiple choice question. neglectful indulgent authoritative authoritarian

Indulgent

Select all of the sleep problems that children can experience. Insomnia Night eating Narcolepsy Nightmares

Insomnia Narcolepsy Nightmares

___ increases the speed and efficiency of information traveling through the nervous system, and helps children develop abilities such as hand-eye coordination. Insulation Myelination Dexterity Motorization

Myelination

Yvonne and Gregory spend most of their leisure time with one another, leaving their child at home. They are more concerned with their own needs than those of their child. According to Baumrind, what parenting style do Yvonne and Gregory utilize? Multiple choice question. neglectful indulgent authoritarian authoritative

Neglectful

Children raised by gay or lesbian parents or couples are ______ than children of heterosexual parents to be lesbian, gay, or bisexual when they grow up. Multiple choice question. much less likely much more likely no more likely a little more likely

No more likely

According to piaget's preoperational stage, a child does not yet perform ___, which are defined as reversible mental actions: Reflexes Substages Stages Operations

Operations

In comparing Piaget's theory with Vygotsky's theory, which of the following is TRUE? Piaget and Vygotsky viewed teachers as guides of learning. Piaget's final stage of development is formal operational thought; Vygotsky proposed development is dependent on culturally — Piaget emphasized individual needs, and Vygotsky emphasized social interactions. Piaget and Vygotsky equally emphasized the importance of peers in children's development.

Piaget and Vygotsky viewed teachers as guides of learning. Piaget's final stage of development is formal operational thought; Vygotsky proposed development is dependent on culturally— Piaget emphasized individual needs, and Vygotsky emphasized social interactions.

What two aspects of attention develop in early childhood? Sustained attention Extended attention Novel attention Executive attention

Sustained attention Executive attention

Myelination refers to: The insulation of nerve cells with a layer of fat cells An increase in dendritic connections Cortical thickening The pruning of unused neural pathways

The insulation of nerve cells with a layer of fat cells

Which of the following has resulted from the trend toward smaller families and fewer extended family living situations? Multiple select question. There is more openness and communication between parents and children. Parenting has become more authoritarian. There are fewer resources available to children. Children have better outcomes and feel more secure.

There is more openness and communication between parents and children. There are fewer resources available to children.

What does Vygotsky call the range of tasks that are too difficult for the child to master alone but can be learned with guidance and assistance from adults or more-skilled children? Reciprocal dialog Zone of proximal development Scaffolding Social learning of modeling

Zone of proximal development

All of the following factors help children adjust better to divorce, EXCEPT Multiple choice question. fewer behavioral problems. a difficult temperament. social maturity. a cordial relationship between divorced parents.

a difficult temperament.

Which of the following child-rearing practices does NOT characterize higher-SES parents? Multiple choice question. relying less on physical punishment acting more directive and less conversational having concerns about developing a child's initiative and delayed gratification creating more of an equal, collaborative home atmosphere regarding rule setting

acting more directive and less conversational

Parent-infant psychotherapy that focused on improving maternal-infant helped to reduce child maltreatment attachment

attachment

The television show Sesame Street has been linked with producing positive outcomes in which of the following? Multiple select question. attitudes toward outgroups focus and attention learning about the world cognitive skills

attitudes toward outgroups learning about the world cognitive skills

Why is corporal punishment NOT recommended for children? Multiple select question. because corporal punishment does not offer children a constructive model for handling stressful situations because corporal punishment may lead to physical abuse because corporal punishment is illegal in the United States because corporal punishment may cause children to fear the parent

because corporal punishment is illegal in the United States

Children raised by authoritative parents are likely to display which of the following characteristics? Multiple select question. friendliness with peers cheerfulness and self-control self-reliance and achievement orientation egocentric behavior due to inflated self-worth

friendliness with peers cheerfulness and self-control self-reliance and achievement orientation

Children of indulgent parents often Multiple choice question. demonstrate more compliance than other children. show patterns of truancy and delinquency. are more respectful of others. have difficulty controlling their own behavior.

have difficulty controlling their own behavior.

Several longitudinal studies have shown that physical punishment is associated with Multiple choice question. better attendance at school. higher levels of aggression later in childhood and adolescence. higher test scores and more willingness to engage with teachers at school. more self confidence and better relationships with peers.

higher levels of aggression later in childhood and adolescence.

Experts are increasingly concerned about children who play violent video games, especially games that are Multiple choice question. cartoonish. highly unrealistic. futuristic. highly realistic.

highly realistic.

The research regarding the effect of physical punishment on child development Multiple choice question. shows, surprisingly, that it has absolutely no effect even if it is used heavily. has proven such punishment has detrimental effects no matter the severity. is inconclusive in cases where the parents are not acting in an abusive manner. demonstrates that it is harmful only if done on an infrequent basis.

is inconclusive in cases where the parents are not acting in an abusive manner.

Which of the following factors influence the risk of and vulnerability to negative consequences of divorce for a child? Multiple select question. length of parents' marriage child's personality and temperament child's outside interests custody situation child's predivorce adjustment

length of parents' marriage child's personality and temperament custody situation child's predivorce adjustment

Recent research has shown that gender differences have a ______ pronounced and ______ consistent impact on a child's adjustment to divorce than previously believed. Multiple choice question. less; less less; more more; more more; less

less; less

Which of the following was NOT effective in reducing child maltreatment? Multiple choice question. mailing questionnaires that asked about household conditions home visitation emphasizing increased support for the mother home visitation that emphasized improved parenting parent-infant psychotherapy that focused on improving maternal-infant attachment

mailing questionnaires that asked about household conditions

The term that developmentalists increasingly use to refer to both child abuse and neglect and the diverse conditions under which they occur is child Multiple choice question. maltreatment. neglect. abuse. punishment.

maltreatment

Which of the following are among the positive influences that television viewing can have on children? Multiple select question. presenting motivating educational programs presenting accurate and realistic views of the world, particularly gender roles modeling prosocial behavior increasing information beyond one's immediate environment

presenting motivating educational programs modeling prosocial behavior increasing information beyond one's immediate environment

What two important themes are not captured by parenting styles? Multiple select question. reciprocal socialization acceptance synchrony demandingness

reciprocal socialization synchrony

Which of the following child-rearing practices does NOT characterize lower-SES parents? Multiple choice question. having concern that children conform to society's expectations having clear authority over children relying less on physical punishment acting more directive and less conversational

relying less on physical punishment