Question 1

Which of the following children would be considered withdrawn-rejected?

Accepted Answer

A)   Terri, who is aggressive
B)   John, who is impulsive
C)   Sally, who is shy
D)   Tim, who is uncooperativeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

What is the most common living arrangement for children following a parental divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)   Children live with their mother.
B)   Children live with their father.
C)   Parents participate in joint living arrangement, where children split their time equally between their parents.
D)   Children live with their mothers; however, fathers continue to participate in child rearing and visits, providing stability up to the adolescent years.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

According to the textbook, what is the current thinking about the use of drugs to treat school phobia or school refusal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drugs should be used as a treatment.
B)   Drugs should be used as a first line of treatment.
C)   Drugs are generally ineffective as a form of treatment.
D)   Drugs should be used only in conjunction with cognitive-behavioural methods.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which statement best describes the influence of peers during middle childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is generally negative.
B)   It is an important part of the socialization process.
C)   It usually plays a less important role than that of parents.
D)   It is more important in the socialization of girls than in boys.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

What would a psychotherapist be most likely to tell parents about the use of psychotherapy for treating depression in children?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the most successful method available.
B)   It is mainly cognitive-behavioural in nature.
C)   It works quite well for girls, but not for boys.
D)   It relies predominantly on the use of medication.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Erin is 8 years old. According to Erikson, Erin is in the industry versus inferiority stage. What will Erin need to do to successfully navigate this stage?

Accepted Answer

A)   She will need to master potty training.
B)   She will need to model the behaviour of her parents, as she strives for more independence.
C)   She will need to develop a sense of trust with a caregiver.
D)   She will need to develop her self-esteem as she draws more comparisons with others.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which child is most likely to have perspective-taking skills?

Accepted Answer

A)   a child who is more skilled at peer relations
B)   a child who has a less solidified sense of self
C)   an only-born child
D)   a child who has a more consolidated personalityE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Selman argued that children develop perspective taking through three stages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What parenting style is most likely to lead to children having low self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)   authoritarian parenting
B)   authoritative parenting
C)   permissive-neglecting parenting
D)   rejecting-indulgent parentingE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Teachers may have lowered expectations of children from low-income families and children who are members of minority groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How are children affected by their parents' divorce?

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Question 12

How many children live in lone-parent families in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)   2%
B)   8%
C)   15%
D)   20%E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Mary just celebrated her 12th birthday. What will most likely happen to her self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)   It will decline.
B)   It will become more solidified.
C)   It will become less differentiated.
D)   It will increase.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

When treating school phobia, what is the most important first step?

Accepted Answer

A)   treating the reasons for the fear
B)   getting the child back into school
C)   determining why the child is refusing to go to school
D)   involving the child and the parents in counsellingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The best way to treat school phobia is to let the child stay home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Carol's daughter is diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder. How would an expert explain this disorder to Carol?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the same as school phobia.
B)   It is a milder form of separation anxiety.
C)   It affects approximately 25% of children and young adolescents.
D)   It can interfere with activities when it is persistent and excessive.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Children of working mothers usually show serious adjustment problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to Selman, at what age is a child able to anticipate how others might react to situations?

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   7
C)   10
D)   15E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Kate, a Grade 4 teacher, asks students a lot of questions and provides plenty of practice with learning tasks. Which of the following most likely reflects the performance of her students?

Accepted Answer

A)   The practice bores most of them.
B)   The students would perform better if she allowed them to do more group work.
C)   The under-prepared students will likely do well, but the better-prepared ones likely will not.
D)   The students will likely learn more than students whose teachers do not provide practice.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Your friend's daughter is having difficulty maintaining friendships in middle childhood. What would you say to your friend about the impact this may have on her daughter over the long term?

Accepted Answer

A)   She will be fine if she changes schools.
B)   It could impact her for a very long time.
C)   She will be fine if she tells the peers to leave her alone.
D)   It might impact her for a few years but then it will be forgotten.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 10: Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

According to Selman, at what age is a child able to anticipate how others might react to situations?

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Your friend's daughter is having difficulty maintaining friendships in middle childhood. What would you say to your friend about the impact this may have on her daughter over the long term?

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When treating school phobia, what is the most important first step?

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Carol's daughter is diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder. How would an expert explain this disorder to Carol?

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How many children live in lone-parent families in Canada?

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What parenting style is most likely to lead to children having low self-esteem?

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Kate, a Grade 4 teacher, asks students a lot of questions and provides plenty of practice with learning tasks. Which of the following most likely reflects the performance of her students?

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Mary just celebrated her 12th birthday. What will most likely happen to her self-esteem?

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According to the textbook, what is the current thinking about the use of drugs to treat school phobia or school refusal?

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What is the most common living arrangement for children following a parental divorce?

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The best way to treat school phobia is to let the child stay home.

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How are children affected by their parents' divorce?

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Which statement best describes the influence of peers during middle childhood?

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What would a psychotherapist be most likely to tell parents about the use of psychotherapy for treating depression in children?

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Erin is 8 years old. According to Erikson, Erin is in the industry versus inferiority stage. What will Erin need to do to successfully navigate this stage?

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Which of the following children would be considered withdrawn-rejected?

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Children of working mothers usually show serious adjustment problems.

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Selman argued that children develop perspective taking through three stages.

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Teachers may have lowered expectations of children from low-income families and children who are members of minority groups.

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Which child is most likely to have perspective-taking skills?

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