PSYC 1720 Chapter 7 Quiz | Saint Paul College

PSYC 1720 Chapter 7 Quiz | Saint Paul College

Question 1                         

Rather than simply ordering his son to take out the garbage, Ahmad says, “Son, take out the garbage now.  It’s really full and I’m getting ready to make dinner, so I’ll need more space in the garbage bags.”  Ahmad’s statement is an example of

                a)            direct instruction

                b)            counterimitation

                c)            disinhibition

                d)            negative reinforcement trap

 

Question 2                         

___ aggression is unprovoked and seems to have as its sole goal to intimidate, harass, or humiliate another child. _____  aggression is when children try to hurt others by undermining their social relationships, such as by spreading rumors or getting other children to dislike them.

                a)            instrumental / hostile

                b)            relational / instrumental

                c)            hostile / instrumental

                d)            hostile / relational

 

Question 3                         

By giving ____, such as praise or consequences, parents indicate whether a behavior is appropriate or inappropriate.

                a)            direct instruction

                b)            modeling

                c)            Feedback

                d)            punishment

 

Question 4                         

Which of the following outcomes is NOT a long-term consequence of peer rejection in childhood, according to our textbook?

                a)            suffering from increased numbers of medical problems 

                b)            dropping out of school

                c)            committing juvenile offenses

                d)            suffering from psychopathology

 

Question 5                         

Which of the following sentence completions is NOT true?  "Punishment _____"

                a)            is a very effective way of improving children’s behavior. 

                b)            works best when administered consistently.

                c)            works best when delivered by someone with whom the child has a warm relationship.

                d)            has some serious drawbacks.

 

Question 6                         

Which is NOT one of the effects of being an abused child?

                a)            delayed cognitive development

                b)            better emotional regulation

                c)            aggressive behavior toward peers

                d)            depression

 

Question 7

Family members, friends, and the media help teach children the values, behaviors, and roles of their culture. This process is called                  

   counterimitation

                 a)            initiative vs. guilt

              b)           counterimitation

                c)            authoritative parenting 

                d)            Socialization

 

Question 8                         

____ consist of a biological parent, a stepparent, and children.

                a)            blended families 

                b)            family systems 

                c)            socialization 

                d)            joint custody

 

Question 9                         

Telling a child what to do, when, and why is called ____.

                a)            direct instruction 

                b)            socialization 

                c)            counterimitation 

                d)            reciprocal influence

 

Question 10                       

______ parents use a moderate amount of control and are warm and responsive to their children.

                a)            authoritarian 

                b)            Authoritative 

                c)            permissive 

                d)            uninvolved

 

Question 11                       

Research has found that exposure to TV violence has no effect on aggressive in children.                 

a) True                 

b) False


Question 12                       

_____ parents are warm and caring, but they exert little control over their children.

                a)            authoritarian 

                b)            authoritative 

                c)            Permissive 

                d)            uninvolved

 

Question 13                       

___ aggression is unprovoked and seems to have as its sole goal to intimidate, harass, or humiliate another child. _____  aggression is when children try to hurt others by undermining their social relationships, such as by spreading rumors or getting other children to dislike them.

                a)            instrumental / hostile 

                b)            relational / instrumental

                 c)            hostile / instrumental 

                d)            hostile / relational

 

Question 14                       

According to research, divorce tends to be more difficult for children in middle childhood and adolescence than children in early childhood and college.                 

a) True                 

b) False


Question 15                       

Sally and Dan love their son, Zach, a lot, and rarely punish him for anything, even when he misbehaves.  Sally and Dan are exhibiting a(n) _____ style of parenting.

                a)            authoritative

                b)            authoritarian

                c)            uninvolved

                d)            permissive

 

Question 16                       

Research has found that only children (children with no siblings) tend to be more spoiled and selfish.                 

a) True                   

b) False


Question 17                       

Younger children and children who are often ill are more likely than older children to be the targets of abuse.                 

a) True                 

b) False


Question 18                       

Parental divorce tends to be more harmful for school-age children and adolescents than for preschoolers or college-age adults.                 

a) True                

b) False


Question 19                       

Which of the following answers would make the statement FALSE? Punishment works best when

                a)            it is consistent. 

                b)            given by a person with whom the child has a warm and affectionate relationship. 

                c)            given after a delay rather than immediate.

                 d)            it includes an explanation.

 

Question 20                       

Research into the different "types" of children found in elementary school classrooms found five different categories. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

                a)            rejected children 

                b)            neglected children 

                c)            controversial children 

                d)            solitary children

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