Ch. 6 Quiz

The term for reducing the potential negative consequences of behavior is _____.

Which theory states that gender role differences are rooted in a basic urge to reproduce?

The preeminent psychosocial accomplishment between the ages of 2 and 6 is learning when and how to _____.

Rough-and-tumble play has been associated with the development of the _____ area of the brain because it helps children to regulate their emotions, practice social skills, and strengthen their bodies.

Which scenario best illustrates prosocial behavior?

Play that mimics aggression through wrestling, chasing, or grabbing, but is not intended to harm, is called _____ play.

William sees a construction set at the toy store and asks his dad if he can have it for his birthday. His dad asks him if he thinks he would be able to use it. William reminds his dad that he is good at building with blocks. What does this example demonstrate?

Four-year-old Amelia wants to play with her brother Garth's trucks. Garth is 6, and he tells her she can't play with them because she's a girl. Garth's refusal is based on his _____.

_____ is the term for actions that change overall background conditions to prevent some unwanted event or circumstance, such as injury, disease, or abuse.

Psychological control as a means of discipline relies on a child's _____.

Karlene has just required her 4-year-old daughter to sit quietly, without toys or any form of play, for a few minutes after her daughter deliberately poured juice on the floor. This is an example of _____.

_____ is harm or endangerment that has been reported, investigated, and verified.

Authoritarian parents often _____.

_____ stresses the hierarchy of needs, beginning with survival, then safety, then love and belonging.

Abida is a nurturing parent and has good communication with her children, whom she never disciplines. Her parenting style is _____.

Roderick hits or kicks Edwin on the playground nearly every day. He also encourages other children to laugh at Edwin's attempts to kick a ball. Roderick is using _____ aggression against Edwin.

"If you draw a pretty picture for me, I will give you a certificate as a reward," the researcher told Amy. After receiving her reward, Amy was given the opportunity to draw some more pictures just for fun. If Amy was like most children, what was she likely to do?

Jack sees his friends Evan and Liam playing a quiet game of blocks. Jack wants to engage in some rough-and-tumble play, so he grabs one of the blocks and runs a few feet away, looking over his shoulder and displaying a play face. How are Evan and Liam likely to respond?

Intentional harm to or avoidable endangerment of anyone under 18 years of age is considered _____.

An angry 5-year-old girl might stop herself from hitting another child because she has developed _____.

Developmentalists who focus on children's thinking about sex roles as opposed to their observable behaviors are _____ theorists.

Which factor(s) help(s) a young child demonstrate initiative, as Erikson details it in his third stage of psychosocial development?

According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, little boys cope with the guilt of wanting to kill their fathers by _____.

A discipline technique that involves the parent talking to the child and helping the child to understand what he or she did wrong is known as _____.

Tiara, Molly, and Maria are playing dress-up. They are all princesses and have built a castle out of cardboard boxes and colored paper. What type of play are the three girls engaging in?

Rough-and-tumble play between boys and fathers may prevent _____ at a later age.

Intentional harm to or avoidable endangerment of anyone under 18 years of age is considered _____.

As a father, Aahil rates low on nurturance and communication and high on maturity demands. He exhibits the _____ style of parenting.

Research has found that children are less happy and less able to learn if _____ play is prevented.

To explain a child's development of gender attitudes and roles, behaviorists stress _____.

When Noah's dad gets home from work, Noah runs to him shouting, "Daddy!" His dad sweeps him up in a bear hug, gives him a gentle knuckle rub on top of his head, then lowers him to the ground in a pretend choke hold. Noah screams with delight, escapes the hold, and climbs on his dad's back to ride him like a horse. Inadvertently, Noah hurt his dad while climbing, and his dad said sternly, "That really hurt. Be nice!" What kind of lesson is Noah's dad teaching him with this rough-and-tumble play bout?

Which is an example of reactive aggression?

The individual most likely to have grown up with authoritative parents is _____.

Freud's term for the formation of a conscience that internalizes parental morals is _____.

Young children usually play best with _____.

Actions that avert harm in a high-risk situation, such as using seat belts in cars, are considered _____.

Abida is a nurturing parent and has good communication with her children, whom she never disciplines. Her parenting style is _____.

The term for reducing the potential negative consequences of behavior is _____.

Jaspreet frequently plays the piano whenever her family has guests because she enjoys the praise and attention she receives. When alone, however, Jaspreet rarely plays the piano, practicing only before company comes. Jaspreet's motivation _____.

Which scenario is an example of antisocial behavior?

Billy and Rodney are both building with construction bricks. They are sitting apart, each with his own set of bricks. What type of play is this?

Jose demonstrates warmth and nurturance toward his children. He does not believe in punishment of any sort and does not have any rules for his children. His parenting style is _____.