Question 1

During middle childhood, a child's self-concept _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mirrors his or her parents' perspective
B)   becomes tied to his or her older, same-sex sibling
C)   becomes less imaginary and positive and more realistic and specific
D)   becomes tied to his or her teachers' perspectiveE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Alvin was a bully for years during elementary school. Now that he is an adult, he is likely to experience _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   more bullying
B)   a mental illness
C)   a long, healthy life
D)   a happy marriageE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Most bullies pick on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   members of the opposite sex
B)   members of their own sex
C)   people they don't know well
D)   their little brothers and sistersE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Since Carter's mother suffers from depression and his father from alcohol use disorder, Carter is often neglected; but he has a supportive group of friends. Despite his family circumstances, he maintains a positive outlook. What may be helping Carter to maintain his positive attitude?

Accepted Answer

A)   low intelligence
B)   his adult support system
C)   low problem-solving ability
D)   a high cortisol levelE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which family function is especially crucial in middle childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)   harmony and stability
B)   physical necessities
C)   peer relationships
D)   self-respectE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

In middle childhood, the experience of moving to a new neighborhood or community is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   very exciting, as this is a stage marked by a strong desire for new experiences
B)   quite difficult, as this is a stage in which continuity is very important
C)   extremely rare; children of ages 5 to 9 years move far less often than older Americans
D)   only problematic if the move is the result of divorceE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

What is the first level of moral reasoning in Kohlberg's theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   preconventional
B)   unconventional
C)   conventional
D)   postconventionalE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

By the end of middle childhood, children who are _____ tend to become popular.

Accepted Answer

A)   cooperative and assertive
B)   dominant and aggressive
C)   cool and kind
D)   trustworthy and athleticE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The conventional moral reasoning level in Kohlberg's moral reasoning system is characterized by following what parents, teachers, and peers do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Nine-year-old Alisha announces to her mother, "I am not very good at soccer, but I am so good at painting that one day I am going to sell lots of pictures." Alisha is demonstrating _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   industry
B)   egocentrism
C)   latency
D)   self-conceptE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

What is a growth mindset?

Accepted Answer

A)   the belief that we grow into our innate talents
B)   the idea that change is possible
C)   accepting ourselves as we are
D)   focusing on the product of one's effortE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

All family functions are enhanced by adequate family income.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Middle childhood is a prime time for _____ development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Middle childhood is a prime time for...

Question 14

An unrealistically _____ may reduce effortful control, leading to lower achievement and increased aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)   optimistic self-concept
B)   pessimistic self-concept
C)   high or low self-esteem
D)   mature self-confidenceE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Adoptive families typically do not function well for children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Some unpopular children are _____ rather than rejected.

Accepted Answer

A)   neglected
B)   aggressive
C)   withdrawn
D)   arrogantE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

By the time children are 10 years old, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   girls are more interested than boys in maintaining long-term friendships
B)   boys prefer to be popular among peer groups; girls want to have best friends
C)   both boys and girls want to have best friends
D)   mutual loyalty is more important to boys than it is to girlsE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The ability to compare oneself with others is called _____ comparison.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability to compare oneself with others...

Question 19

One important factor with respect to children coping with adversity is a child's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   interpretation of the events
B)   age
C)   gender
D)   cooperation with othersE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Chance steals food to feed himself and his little brother because they are starving. If another child hears about this and states, "Chance shouldn't steal because stealing is against the law," that child is in Kohlberg's _____ stage of moral development.

Accepted Answer

A)   preconventional
B)   premoral
C)   postconventional
D)   conventionalE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 13: Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development

What is the first level of moral reasoning in Kohlberg's theory?

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Adoptive families typically do not function well for children.

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Chance steals food to feed himself and his little brother because they are starving. If another child hears about this and states, "Chance shouldn't steal because stealing is against the law," that child is in Kohlberg's _____ stage of moral development.

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What is a growth mindset?

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The ability to compare oneself with others is called _____ comparison.

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By the end of middle childhood, children who are _____ tend to become popular.

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Which family function is especially crucial in middle childhood?

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Most bullies pick on _____.

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During middle childhood, a child's self-concept _____.

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By the time children are 10 years old, _____.

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The conventional moral reasoning level in Kohlberg's moral reasoning system is characterized by following what parents, teachers, and peers do.

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Middle childhood is a prime time for _____ development.

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Since Carter's mother suffers from depression and his father from alcohol use disorder, Carter is often neglected; but he has a supportive group of friends. Despite his family circumstances, he maintains a positive outlook. What may be helping Carter to maintain his positive attitude?

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In middle childhood, the experience of moving to a new neighborhood or community is _____.

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All family functions are enhanced by adequate family income.

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An unrealistically _____ may reduce effortful control, leading to lower achievement and increased aggression.

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One important factor with respect to children coping with adversity is a child's _____.

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Alvin was a bully for years during elementary school. Now that he is an adult, he is likely to experience _____.

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Nine-year-old Alisha announces to her mother, "I am not very good at soccer, but I am so good at painting that one day I am going to sell lots of pictures." Alisha is demonstrating _____.

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Some unpopular children are _____ rather than rejected.

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