Human Development Chapter 10 quiz
The belief that children should be encouraged to explore their world, and discover knowledge with the guidance and support of teachers is central to the _____ approach to learning.
Constructivist
Julio, 12, cannot get his science project to work. In fact, it seems to him that nothing he makes ever works properly. According to Erik Erikson, Julio is at risk for developing a sense of:
Inferiority
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?
Neglected
A person is arrested for stealing company documents and says, "Yes, I did steal the documents, and I am willing to go to jail for it. These documents prove that the company was engaging in a cover-up of the unsafe properties of its chemical. I think the public has a right to know about it". Lawrence Kohlberg would classify this person as using _____ reasoning.
Post Conventional
When asked why she participated with other students in a protest against treatment of women on her campus, Kai says that all human beings should have equal rights. According to Kai, the university has rules that are unfair to women; and she is morally against such discriminatory practices. Which of the following is likely to be Kai's moral level according to Lawrence Kohlberg?
Post conventional
When Robert says, "I have brown eyes and black hair", it reflects Robert's _____.
Self Concept
What is the result of the public and government demand for increased accountability from schools?
The spread of state-mandated tests to measure just what students had or had not learned.
According to research, girls exhibit better skills than boys in which of the following areas?
Verbal
Erica, who has two children, marries Wayne—who has a daughter from his previous marriage. After the union, their family will be considered a _____ stepfamily.
complex
Johnny says he likes his best friend, Andy because he is fun and talks about interesting things. Johnny also says Andy encourages him to do his best and comforts him when he fails. Which of the following functions of children's friendships is Johnny describing?
stimulation and ego support
