Quiz 2

The main reason that reactive aggression is associated with unpopularity and greater problems with peers is that reactive aggression is characterized by

A combination of aggression and poor emotion regulation or lack of social skills

Although young children may seem unaffected by a divorce at the time, problems may emerge when they are adolescents. This delayed effect is called:

A sleeper effect

According to adolescents, what is the best thing about school?

Being with friends

______ are settings for intimate interactions and friendships, whereas______ are based on popularity, rather than on actual social interaction

Cliques; crowds

According to the research, one of the most effective ways for helping adolescents to assume greater autonomy involves

Engaging in discussions with adolescents and respecting their opinions

Cross-cultural comparisons during 1980s revealed that American adolescents were scoring significantly lower on achievement tests than those in many industrialized. As a result, during the late 1980s, education reformers called for:

More emphasis in the classroom on higher-order thinking

In a particular tribe, relatives of the chief are allowed to choose their own mates, whereas must abide by arranged marriages,

Particularistic norms

The extent to which students are psychologically committed to learning mastering the material rather than simply completing the assignment work is called

Student engagement

Teachers tend to favor high-achieving students by providing extra cues for answers and more positive nonverbal behaviors than for lower-achieving students. Such evidence provides support for the notion that teachers expectation contribute to:

The self-fulfilling prophecy

Bobby's parents expect him to tell them everything. However, now that he's 13 he feels entitled to keep secrets from them. What has this discrepancy been referred to as?

Violation of expectations

According to Jacquelynne Eccles, a thorough understanding of school and its impact on adolescent development requires an examination of:

What goes on beyond the classroom

When are adolescents usually in the worst mood ?

When they are alone

Which of the following statements is not supported by research with regard to adolescents employment ?

Working builds character, teaches adolescents about the real world and help them prepare for adult responsibilities

Understanding social relations that lead adolescents to gather in crowds is an example of which form of transition that occurs during adolescence?

cognitive

Under current federal law, children with learning disabilities must be:

mainstreamed whenever possible.

Research evaluating media messages about sex and drugs finds that:

repeated exposure to these messages is likely to have an effect on adolescent attitudes and beliefs.

All of the following are noted to be benefits of service learning, except:

teaching respect and obedience.