Question 1

Alexys is usually good because she is afraid that she will be punished if she isn't. Alexys is at which level of Kohlberg's view of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)   conventional
B)   preconventional
C)   premoral
D)   postconventional

Question 2

Which is a stage of moral reasoning in Kohlberg's theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   postconventional
B)   unconventional
C)   deconventional
D)   subconventional

Question 3

Moving to a "better neighborhood" during middle childhood helps children feel protected and stable at home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In middle childhood, children tend to choose friends of the same sex, race, and economic background.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Postconventional morality involves _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the careful consideration of all options
B)   an emphasis on laws and social order
C)   seeking pleasure and avoiding pain
D)   trying to take care of one's own needs

Question 6

Many parents believe that they mold their children's personalities. However, research has found that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   half of all personality traits may be genetic
B)   half of all personality traits may be environmental
C)   genes and the nonshared environment have the most impact on personality
D)   temperament defines personality

Question 7

According to Erikson's theory, children in middle childhood tend to judge themselves as either _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   suppressed or superior
B)   industrious or inferior
C)   competent or awkward
D)   intelligent or stupid

Question 8

Compared with single-parent homes, two-parent homes usually have _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   stronger moral values
B)   higher income
C)   fewer children
D)   better discipline

Question 9

Who is LEAST likely to experience psychological problems during middle childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Richard, who is being raised by his single mom
B)   Kelvin, who is being raised by his single dad
C)   Dimitri, who is being raised by his biological mother and father
D)   Gareth, who is being raised by his biological mother and her romantic partner

Question 10

Heather decides not to tell the teacher that her classmate Joshua is cheating on the math exam because she is afraid the other kids will call her a snitch. This is an example of Kohlberg's _____ stage of moral development.

Accepted Answer

A)   conventional
B)   preconventional
C)   premoral
D)   postconventional

Question 11

Families do not need to provide opportunities for the development of peer relationships; it is best if those develop on their own, without any assistance from the family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A critical characteristic of resilience is a child's positive adaptation to _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A critical characteristic of resilience is a...

Question 13

Natasha, a 9-year-old girl, spends many summer afternoons playing with her 6-year-old cousin, teaching her the rules of games, childhood rituals, and values. Natasha is passing down _____ culture to her cousin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Natasha, a 9-year-old girl, spends many summer...

Question 14

There are many approaches to addressing the issue of bullying. Research indicates the one effective approach is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   to have a zero-tolerance policy at school
B)   talking to parents and teachers, but not to students, about bullying
C)   grouping bullies together in the same classroom to isolate the problem
D)   changing the school culture as a whole

Question 15

Part of the definition of resilience is that the adversity must be _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Part of the definition of resilience is...

Question 16

Retribution as a punishment for a transgression involves _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hurting the transgressor
B)   praising the transgressor
C)   restoring what was lost
D)   defining what was lost

Question 17

Liza is asked whether a person should steal food if he or she is starving. Liza says no, the person should ask for help and someone would offer food. Liza's answer is BEST explained by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Kohlberg
B)   Freud
C)   Piaget
D)   Bowlby

Question 18

Eric repeatedly calls Jacob names. Eric also teases Jacob about his haircut and clothes. The type of bullying that Eric is displaying is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   physical
B)   verbal
C)   relational
D)   cyberbullying

Question 19

Ten-year-old India caught Lyndsey, her best friend, lying to her mom. India will probably _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   tell Lyndsey's mother about the lie
B)   keep quiet about it
C)   no longer be friends with Lyndsey
D)   tell her own mother about the lie

Question 20

Laurel is always friendly. When someone tells her a secret, she does not tell other friends. She also is helpful and cooperates with others to get class projects done. Other students like working with Laurel. Laurel could be defined as a(n)  _____ child.

Accepted Answer

A)   aggressive-rejected
B)   popular
C)   neglected
D)   withdrawn-rejected

Exam 14: Late Adulthood: Body and Mind

Heather decides not to tell the teacher that her classmate Joshua is cheating on the math exam because she is afraid the other kids will call her a snitch. This is an example of Kohlberg's _____ stage of moral development.

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Laurel is always friendly. When someone tells her a secret, she does not tell other friends. She also is helpful and cooperates with others to get class projects done. Other students like working with Laurel. Laurel could be defined as a(n) _____ child.

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Retribution as a punishment for a transgression involves _____.

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Postconventional morality involves _____.

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Who is LEAST likely to experience psychological problems during middle childhood?

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Families do not need to provide opportunities for the development of peer relationships; it is best if those develop on their own, without any assistance from the family.

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Ten-year-old India caught Lyndsey, her best friend, lying to her mom. India will probably _____.

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Many parents believe that they mold their children's personalities. However, research has found that _____.

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Liza is asked whether a person should steal food if he or she is starving. Liza says no, the person should ask for help and someone would offer food. Liza's answer is BEST explained by _____.

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Which is a stage of moral reasoning in Kohlberg's theory?

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Moving to a "better neighborhood" during middle childhood helps children feel protected and stable at home.

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Alexys is usually good because she is afraid that she will be punished if she isn't. Alexys is at which level of Kohlberg's view of moral development?

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Part of the definition of resilience is that the adversity must be _____.

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A critical characteristic of resilience is a child's positive adaptation to _____.

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Natasha, a 9-year-old girl, spends many summer afternoons playing with her 6-year-old cousin, teaching her the rules of games, childhood rituals, and values. Natasha is passing down _____ culture to her cousin.

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Eric repeatedly calls Jacob names. Eric also teases Jacob about his haircut and clothes. The type of bullying that Eric is displaying is _____.

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In middle childhood, children tend to choose friends of the same sex, race, and economic background.

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There are many approaches to addressing the issue of bullying. Research indicates the one effective approach is _____.

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Compared with single-parent homes, two-parent homes usually have _____.

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According to Erikson's theory, children in middle childhood tend to judge themselves as either _____.

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