W25: PSYCH 250 - Exam 2 Practice

Which of the following is NOT true about peer groups in middle childhood? Select all that apply

• They are relatively stable

• They change frequently

• They are diverse in gender and race

• Members share similar values

Understanding that basic physical dimensions remain the same despite changes in appearance is known as...

• Conservation

• Object Permanence

• Equilibrium

• Operational Thinking

Why is physical discipline ineffective in the long term? Select all that apply

• Children may become fearful of their parent(s)

• It models aggression for children

• It can become a cycle of abuse

• It can be a chronic stressor

The set of attributes, abilities, attitudes, and values than an individual believes defines who they are is known as...

• Self-esteem

• Self-confidence

• Self-image

• Self-concept

Infants display which of the following emotions:

• A. Excitement

• B. Rage

• C. Distress

• D. All of these

Which of the following is NOT a critique of Piaget?

• He underestimated the role of expertise

• He underestimated the role of cultural context.

• He underestimated what young children can do/

• He underestimated the speech abilities of young children.

What is the most common temperament classification?

• Easy child

• Difficult child

• Slow-to-warm-up child

• Other

When Evelyn's infant shows a fear and wariness of strangers at a family gathering, this is called:

• A.Stranger Anticipation

• B. Stranger Detachment

• C. Stranger Anxiety

• D. Infantile Estrangement

In a classroom setting, the teacher noticed that Kai and Abigail have different ways of reacting to the same situation. This observation is an example of differences in _________, which refers to individual differences in behavioral styles, emotions, and characteristic ways of responding.

• A.Emotion

• B. Temperament

• C. Personality

• D. Coping

Harper is observing her infant cousin and notices certain behaviors that are central to personality development. Which of the following characteristics is she most likely observing?

• A. Trust

• B. The Development of Self

• C. Independence

• D. All of these