PYSC 201 – Ch. 6 Quiz

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 _____.

Harm or endangerment about which someone has notified the authorities is called _____.

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

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?

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

Which scenario is an example of antisocial behavior?

In the United States, 2- to 5-year-olds are more than _____ times as likely to be seriously hurt in car crashes as 6- to 10-year-olds.

Just as monkeys do in their rough-and-tumble play, human children _____.

Sociodramatic play helps children develop _____ when they act out fear, bravery, and fury.

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

Which theory focuses on how children learn acceptable behaviors for their gender?

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?

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