Question 1

Secure attachment makes a toddler _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   willing to explore
B)   self-centered
C)   cling to the mother
D)   want to talk a lot

Question 2

"Proximity-seeking" and "contact-maintaining" behaviors are displays of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   love
B)   fear
C)   attachment
D)   friendliness

Question 3

According to the New York Longitudinal Study, at what age can infants' temperaments first be classified?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 month
B)   3 months
C)   6 months
D)   12 months

Question 4

Depressed mothers are better than nondepressed mothers at reading their infants' emotions and responding with synchrony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Attachment develops in infancy and then wanes over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Distal parenting tends to produce children who are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   compliant
B)   cooperative
C)   clingy
D)   self-aware

Question 7

When infants watch other people for emotional cues in uncertain situations, they are engaging in _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When infants watch other people for emotional...

Question 8

At 6 weeks of age, baby Jessica's newest emotional reaction is likely to be _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   fear of strangers
B)   a wide-eyed look of surprise
C)   a social smile
D)   a squeal of delight at her favorite toy

Question 9

Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   The social smile in response to another person first appears at about 12 weeks old.
B)   Very young infants seem incapable of expressing distress and contentment.
C)   A 5-month-old baby is likely to display fear of strangers and separation anxiety.
D)   A 13-month-old girl may show anxiety when her mother goes into another room.

Question 10

Mary Ann is 9 months old. Her mom dressed her up in her new Christmas outfit and took her to get a picture with Santa. Her mom was disappointed that Mary Ann reacted to Santa with fear instead of excitement. What emotional development is Mary Ann displaying?

Accepted Answer

A)   separation anxiety
B)   social smile
C)   stranger wariness
D)   insecure attachment

Question 11

The term for the patterned "waltz" of mutual exchange between parent and infant is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term for the patterned "waltz" of...

Question 12

Victor and Rosa want to enhance their synchrony with their 6-month-old daughter. They can best do this by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   imitating her vocal and facial expressions
B)   watching her imitate their mouth movements and smiles
C)   listening to her vocalizations
D)   including her in their conversations

Question 13

The "proximity-seeking" and "contact-maintaining" behaviors of the 12-month-old infant are evidenced by the affectionate tie that Ainsworth called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The "proximity-seeking" and "contact-maintaining" behaviors of the...

Question 14

According to Erikson, the central crisis of toddlerhood is _____ versus shame and doubt.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Erikson, the central crisis of...

Question 15

Synchrony depends on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   attention span
B)   stable mood
C)   responsiveness and timing
D)   breast-feeding

Question 16

One of the most influential factors in determining a child's type of attachment is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive development of the child
B)   responsiveness of the parents
C)   temperament of the child
D)   marital status of the mother

Question 17

A long-term effect that has been seen among sad and angry infants whose mothers are depressed is fearfulness in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the toddler years
B)   childhood
C)   adolescence
D)   adulthood

Question 18

Which perspective suggests that parents mold an infant's emotions and personality as they reinforce or punish their child?

Accepted Answer

A)   social learning
B)   psychoanalytic
C)   behaviorism
D)   psychosocial

Question 19

Four-month-old Tammi and 13-month-old Dawn are left with a babysitter. How will they react?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tammi will be more upset than Dawn.
B)   Dawn will show more distress than Tammi.
C)   Both Tammi and Dawn will be experiencing separation anxiety.
D)   Neither girl is likely to show distress.

Question 20

An infant's distress at seeing an unfamiliar person is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   stranger wariness
B)   extrafamilial fear
C)   fear of the unknown
D)   separation anxiety

Exam 7: The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development

Synchrony depends on _____.

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The "proximity-seeking" and "contact-maintaining" behaviors of the 12-month-old infant are evidenced by the affectionate tie that Ainsworth called _____.

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Depressed mothers are better than nondepressed mothers at reading their infants' emotions and responding with synchrony.

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Four-month-old Tammi and 13-month-old Dawn are left with a babysitter. How will they react?

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An infant's distress at seeing an unfamiliar person is called _____.

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The term for the patterned "waltz" of mutual exchange between parent and infant is _____.

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"Proximity-seeking" and "contact-maintaining" behaviors are displays of _____.

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At 6 weeks of age, baby Jessica's newest emotional reaction is likely to be _____.

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According to the New York Longitudinal Study, at what age can infants' temperaments first be classified?

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According to Erikson, the central crisis of toddlerhood is _____ versus shame and doubt.

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Attachment develops in infancy and then wanes over time.

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Victor and Rosa want to enhance their synchrony with their 6-month-old daughter. They can best do this by _____.

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Which perspective suggests that parents mold an infant's emotions and personality as they reinforce or punish their child?

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Distal parenting tends to produce children who are _____.

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Which statement is correct?

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Secure attachment makes a toddler _____.

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When infants watch other people for emotional cues in uncertain situations, they are engaging in _____.

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Mary Ann is 9 months old. Her mom dressed her up in her new Christmas outfit and took her to get a picture with Santa. Her mom was disappointed that Mary Ann reacted to Santa with fear instead of excitement. What emotional development is Mary Ann displaying?

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A long-term effect that has been seen among sad and angry infants whose mothers are depressed is fearfulness in _____.

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One of the most influential factors in determining a child's type of attachment is the _____.

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