Question 1

List 3 factors that alter the effect of formal mentoring programs

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Question 2

Children spend more time in school now than they did 100 years ago

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Parents' involvement in their child's education is more effective when:

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A)  their involvement includes participation in decision-making
B)  their involvement allows parents to communicate their expectations to teachers
C)  their involvement allows parents to show their children that they value education
D)  all of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding the degree to which advertising influences children:

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A)  children who see just one sweet snack commercial are more likely to chose sweet snacks over healthy alternatives like fruit or juice
B)  children do not seem to prefer the specific brand of food they see advertised
C)  children who watch more screen media have more positive attitudes toward junk food but do not actually consume more junk food
D)  children are likely to be influenced by ads only if they see them regularly

Question 5

Which of the following is true?

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A)  children whose parents explain events and clarify information while they are watching screen media together tend to be less imaginative
B)  when adults help children connect actions with consequences, younger children's understanding of plots is just as good as older children's
C)  co-viewing with parents is useful only for children under 3 years old
D)  when children hear adults make disapproving remarks about violence on TV they are more likely to behave aggressively

Question 6

Self-care after school places demands on children that can result in:

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A)  increased responsibility and maturity
B)  increased antisocial behavior and stress
C)  both a and b
D)  neither a nor b

Question 7

Available data suggest that the teacher-student relationship is less important for minority students than majority students

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The typical video game consumer today is 22 years old

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Kindergarten children whose parents are involved in their child's education show:

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A)  greater social dominance
B)  higher academic competence
C)  more self-control
D)  higher self-esteem

Question 10

There exists no empirical support for the assertion that quality of after-school programs plays a role in child adjustment

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the Pygmalion effect and what are its effects on children?

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The Pygmalion effect, also known as the ...

Question 12

Which of the following is not true regarding the degree to which advertising influences families:

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A)  children's requests and pleadings for advertised products increase parent-child conflicts
B)  children's requests and pleadings for advertised products increase their disappointment when parents say no
C)  children's requests and pleadings for advertised products decrease their life satisfaction when parents say no
D)  none of the above

Question 13

The transition from elementary school to middle school is difficult for many children because:

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A)  the coursework is harder
B)  the school is further from their home
C)  friendship networks and relationships with teachers are disrupted
D)  there are fewer opportunities for sports participation

Question 14

Which of the following is true regarding the degree to which screen media portrays sex:

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A)  screen media emphasizes a recreational orientation to sex
B)  screen media does not make people more likely to view women as sex objects
C)  screen media does not make people more likely to endorse sex-stereotyped attitudes
D)  screen media does not make people more likely to engage in sexual behavior

Question 15

Children from lower socioeconomic levels and minority ethnic groups generally have a more difficult time in school in part because:

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A)  school itself is a middle-class institution
B)  schools are based on middle-class values
C)  schools are staffed by middle-class teachers
D)  all of the above

Question 16

When compared with children receiving formal schooling, children who are homeschooled:

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A)  have higher levels of academic success
B)  are better adjusted socially
C)  show better long-term social outcomes
D)  all of the above

Question 17

A method of instruction in which an older, more experienced student tutors a younger, less experienced child is labeled:

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A)  peer tutoring
B)  cross grade teaching
C)  cooperative learning
D)  collaborative facilitation

Question 18

Although teachers form impressions early in the year about how well new students will do, these impression do not affect children's classroom performance

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding actions and consequences seen on screen media:

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A)  cause and effect relations in shows can be understood by very young children
B)  the ability to connect an action with its consequence may protect children from some of the negative effects of viewing screen violence
C)  most violent acts on screen media are either punished or criticized
D)  a and c

Question 20

Which of the following are not legitimate concerns about children and the Internet:

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A)  overuse
B)  explicit pornography
C)  online harassment
D)  all of the above are legitimate concerns

Exam 9: Schools Mentors and Media: Connections With Society

Parents' involvement in their child's education is more effective when:

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Which of the following is true regarding actions and consequences seen on screen media:

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Which of the following is not true regarding the degree to which advertising influences families:

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Which of the following are not legitimate concerns about children and the Internet:

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List 3 factors that alter the effect of formal mentoring programs

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Although teachers form impressions early in the year about how well new students will do, these impression do not affect children's classroom performance

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The typical video game consumer today is 22 years old

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Self-care after school places demands on children that can result in:

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The transition from elementary school to middle school is difficult for many children because:

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A method of instruction in which an older, more experienced student tutors a younger, less experienced child is labeled:

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Which of the following is true regarding the degree to which screen media portrays sex:

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Which of the following is true regarding the degree to which advertising influences children:

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Kindergarten children whose parents are involved in their child's education show:

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Children spend more time in school now than they did 100 years ago

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There exists no empirical support for the assertion that quality of after-school programs plays a role in child adjustment

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What is the Pygmalion effect and what are its effects on children?

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Children from lower socioeconomic levels and minority ethnic groups generally have a more difficult time in school in part because:

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Available data suggest that the teacher-student relationship is less important for minority students than majority students

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When compared with children receiving formal schooling, children who are homeschooled:

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