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PSY 213: EXAM 2
Which type of thinking is assessed by standardized intelligence tests? |
convergent thinking |
Children who spend long periods of time watching television or engaging with electronic media, such as iPads and tablets: |
are at-risk for attention problems and poor problem-solving skills |
Frequent use of corporal punishment with children, including spanking and slapping, is associated with: |
lower levels of moral internalization and mental health |
In class, we watched a video called Separate and Unequal. Because of their dissatisfaction with the school system, some of the residents in Baton Rouge wanted to created a new city called |
St. George |
Had the petition to separate the city of Baton Rouge been granted, what would a potential consequence have been? |
Segregation of white versus black students |
___ is a legal document that is specifically tailored to the needs of a student with disabilities. That is, it outlines exactly what the child is entitled to within the educational setting. |
An IEP |
One factor that strongly predicts ADHD in children is |
smoking during pregnancy |
In class, we talked about peer acceptance. Research indicated that __ children, once thought to be in need of treatment, are actually well adjusted. |
neglected |
Laura hangs out with a group of girls who often make nasty comments about other girls in the school. Laura and her friends spread rumors and attempt to undermine other girls' friendships. The girls are engaged in a form of bullying called |
relational aggression |
One in __ individuals either scores lower than 70 on an IQ test or higher than 130 on an IQ test. |
50 |
A recent study on Project Head Start revealed that the program had |
a positive influence on language and cognitive development. |
The ___ parenting style is restrictive and punitive and is associated with low self-esteem and aggression in children. |
authoritarian |
The most effective treatment(s) for childhood obesity is/are |
family-based |
After receiving a D- on an exam, DeShay tells a friend, "Why bother studying? I'm never gonna get an A anyway so why even try?" DeShay's reaction to the grade is an example of |
learned helplessness. |
Ten-year-old Ellen lived near the site where the Washington, IL, tornado struck during the fall of 2013. Ellen’s family sustained some property damage and several of her friends lost their homes. Following the event, Ellen experienced a short-term period of anxiety, hypervigilance, and fear. According to the text and our class discussion, Ellen is demonstrating characteristics of _____ disorder. |
Acute stress |
According to Albert Bandura, self-efficacy is the belief that "I __," while helplessness is the belief that "I ___" |
can; cannot |
n the United States, the most common type of disability in which children receive special education services (4.9%) is: |
learning disability |
Liam is skilled at detecting and responding appropriately to the moods, temperaments, motivations, and intentions of others. According to Garnder's theory of multiple intelligences, Liam likely scores high in ___ intelligence. |
interpersonal |
While working on a difficult math problem, 7-year-old Jackson talks softly to himself, reciting the steps that he learned in class. According to Vygotsky, Jackson is engaging in |
private speech |
According to Erikson, the third stage of personality development, which occurs in early childhood, is |
initiative vs. guilt |
Christopher is good at applying what he learns to real-world situations. He can think through a problem, figure out what steps he needs to take, and put his ideas into practice. According to Sternberg's theory, Christopher would score high in ___ intelligence. |
practical |
In Kohlberg's __ level of moral thinking, individuals apply standards for moral behavior, but those standards are set by others, such as parents or the government. |
conventional |
Arianna has a learning disability in the area of handwriting, Arianna has ___. |
dysgraphia |
According to Kohlberg's theory, the highest level of moral reasoning is: |
postconventional |
The number one cause of death among U.S. children is/are: |
vehicle accidents |
Bailey received her first puzzle for Easter. It contained 40 pieces and she was unsure of how to put it together. Bailey's father showed her how to sort the pieces and look for the outside pieces (border) first, followed by the inside pieces. As Bailey started to get the hang of it, her father pulled back his support; instead,, watching and waiting to see if she needed further guidance. This example illustrates the Vygotskian concept: |
zone of proximal development. |
The awareness of one's own mental process and the mental process of others is called: |
theory of mind |
Marcus is a star football player at his high school. Although Marcus is athletically talented and admired by his peers, his grades are very poor and he often gets into trouble in school. Which subcategory of peer acceptance best describes Marcus? |
popular-antisocial |
In a recent national study that included more than 15,000 students in grades 6 through 10, nearly __ said that had experienced occasional or frequent involvement in bullying. |
1 in 3 |
Child abuse is most often committed by |
an adult the child knows well. |
When 2-year-old Max becomes frustrated and starts to throw his toys, his mother sits him down and tells Max to "use your words." She explains that it's OK to get mad but it is not OK to throw toys. She reminds Max to ask her or another adult for help if he needs something. Max's mother is using which approach to help him develop emotional regulation strategies. |
emotion-coaching |
Troy's parents are highly involved with his life but place very few demands on his behavior. They assume that Troy will be happiest if he is allowed to make his own choices. If Troy gets into trouble, his parents always blame someone else, such as the teacher or a classmate. If Troy breaks something, he gets a new one. Troy's parents are engaging in ___ parenting. |
indulgent |
A test that presents the question, "What images come to mind when you hear the phrase, sitting alone in a dark room?" is assessing |
divergent thinking. |
To prevent sexual abuse is young children, teaching "Stranger Danger" is the most effective approach. T/F? |
False |
Gist memory requires remembering every single detail about an event. T/F? |
False |
Dyslexia is a learning disability that is characterized exclusively by reversal of letters, such as b and d. T/F? |
False |
Full inclusion is beneficial to students with disabilities, regardless of the severity of their symptoms or behaviors. T/F? |
false |
In middle and late childhood, the average girl is taller than the average boy. T/F? |
True |
Self-concept refers to our global evaluations of the self. T/F? |
False |
According to research on peer acceptance, a class clown would fall under the category of "controversial." T/F? |
True |
Gender stereotyping tends to be especially strong in early childhood. T/F? |
True |
Boys and girls are equally likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. T/F? |
false |