Question 1

The ability of preschoolers to delay gratification has NOT been found to be associated with:

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A)   academic competence 10 years later.
B)   ability to deal with frustration 10 years later.
C)   decreased drug use in adulthood.
D)   clear learning experiences.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Baby Rachel sucks her thumb and rubs the ribbons in her baby doll's hair in response to fear-provoking situations. Baby Rachel is engaging in:

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A)   gaze aversion.
B)   self-comforting.
C)   emotional restriction.
D)   mental distraction.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

_____ is an example of a cognitive emotional regulation strategy.

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A)   Repetitive rubbing of a special object such as a blanket
B)   Averting one's attention to a nondistressing object
C)   Downplaying the importance of the situation
D)   Having a temper tantrumE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which statement is NOT true of adolescents who were high in emotional intelligence as children?

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A)   They have fewer mental health problems.
B)   They have lower risk behaviours.
C)   They have better strategies for coping with stress.
D)   They have increased antisocial behaviours.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A 4-month-old infant is habituated to pictures of people expressing surprise. The infant is then presented with a picture of a person expressing happiness. The infant is likely to:

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A)   display no renewed interest in the pictures, as infants this young are unable to differentiate between emotions.
B)   dishabituate to the new picture but not comprehend the difference in meaning between the first set of pictures and the new picture.
C)   dishabituate to the new picture and comprehend the emotional meaning of the facial expressions.
D)   cry, as the happy face is likely to elicit fear in an infant this age.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Twin and adoption studies have demonstrated that:

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A)   there is no genetic component to temperament.
B)   temperament is entirely due to genetic factors.
C)   identical twins are more similar than are fraternal twins on many aspects of temperament.
D)   stepsiblings are more similar than are biological siblings on many aspects of personality.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The causes of which type of emotion tend NOT to change as children develop?

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A)   anger
B)   pride
C)   happiness
D)   self-conscious emotionsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Separation anxiety or distress due to separation from the parent who is the child's primary caregiver emerges around _____ months of age.

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A)   4
B)   5
C)   7
D)   8E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Most infants begin to express surprise by _____ months of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   6
C)   8
D)   10E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Compare and contrast depression and anxiety disorders in childhood and adolescence.

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Question 11

Describe the concept of emotional intelligence. To what extent is emotional intelligence associated with intelligence? How is emotional intelligence associated with success in life? Describe a friend (or yourself) who is particularly high or particularly low in emotional intelligence, and discuss how this person's emotional intelligence and intelligence have affected a particular aspect of his or her life.

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Question 12

Which statement is NOT true of those suffering from depression?

Accepted Answer

A)   Those with depression have an unrealistic expectation about themselves and social relationships.
B)   Depressed individuals tend to engage in equifinality.
C)   Depressed individuals tend to ruminate about negative life events.
D)   Difficult peer relationships are both a cause and outcome of depression.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Recent theorists have proposed that infant temperament is captured by several dimensions. Which item is NOT one of those dimensions?

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A)   difficulty level
B)   fear
C)   activity level
D)   smiling and laughterE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Lia is less emotionally competent than other children her age, a problem that causes her much difficulty with her peers. Which circumstance is NOT a possible cause of Lia's poor emotional competence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lia's parents express a great deal of negative emotion in their home.
B)   Lia's parents feel unable to cope with her negative emotions.
C)   Lia's parents commonly talk to her about emotions.
D)   Lia was born with this characteristic and it cannot be changed.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which temperamental style was NOT identified by Thomas and Chess in their New York Longitudinal Study?

Accepted Answer

A)   slow to warm up
B)   easy
C)   difficult
D)   quick to calm downE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which factor is NOT part of the stress response?

Accepted Answer

A)   increased heart rate
B)   decreased perspiration
C)   secretion of stress hormones
D)   increased blood flow to the brainE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Looking away from an upsetting stimulus in order to regulate one's level of arousal is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   co-regulation.
B)   self-comforting behaviour.
C)   self-distraction.
D)   co-distraction.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

When infants realize they can control a particular event, they experience:

Accepted Answer

A)   sadness.
B)   surprise.
C)   disgust.
D)   happiness.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

_____ decrease(s)  the likelihood that an infant will experience separation anxiety in a particular situation.

Accepted Answer

A)   Being between the ages of 11 and 13 months
B)   Crawling away from a parent (rather than the parent departing) 
C)   Living in a non-Western culture
D)   All of theseE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

In terms of emotional regulation, as they get older, children:

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A)   are better able to select appropriate strategies.
B)   rely on their parents more.
C)   use behavioural strategies to a greater extent.
D)   engage in co-regulation more.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Which statement is NOT true of adolescents who were high in emotional intelligence as children?

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In terms of emotional regulation, as they get older, children:

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The ability of preschoolers to delay gratification has NOT been found to be associated with:

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Looking away from an upsetting stimulus in order to regulate one's level of arousal is referred to as:

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Compare and contrast depression and anxiety disorders in childhood and adolescence.

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Recent theorists have proposed that infant temperament is captured by several dimensions. Which item is NOT one of those dimensions?

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When infants realize they can control a particular event, they experience:

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Baby Rachel sucks her thumb and rubs the ribbons in her baby doll's hair in response to fear-provoking situations. Baby Rachel is engaging in:

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_____ decrease(s) the likelihood that an infant will experience separation anxiety in a particular situation.

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Which statement is NOT true of those suffering from depression?

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Most infants begin to express surprise by _____ months of age.

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