Chapter 12.11 Parenting Quiz

Question 1

At what stage can children begin to fulfill caregiving roles?

Answer 1

Ages 6-12

Question 2

What does the behaviorism approach to parenting emphasize?

Answer 2

Rewards and punishments

Question 3

What key function do parents serve in addition to caregiving?

Answer 3

Teaching life skills

Question 4

What do parents primarily provide during the early years of socialization?

Answer 4

Norms, expectations, and values

Question 5

Which age group typically achieves “functional independence”?

Answer 5

Ages 6-12

Question 6

The social construction of reality helps a child understand what aspect of life?

Answer 6

Their role and responsibilities within a community

Question 7

What does it mean for a young adult to be a “co-adult”?

Answer 7

They are independent yet seek parental guidance

Question 8

Why do many parents struggle with balancing support and control?

Answer 8

Finding the right level of independence and guidance can be challenging

Question 9

what is NOT a function of parents?

Answer 9

Being purely financial providers

Question 10

Which type of parenting style might result in a child feeling incapable of independent actions?

Answer 10

Rescue parenting

Question 11

What is one advantage of encouraging young children to take on chores?

Answer 11

It builds responsibility and work ethic

Question 12

What is the main goal of raising independent co-adults?

Answer 12

To foster independence and self-confidence

Question 13

When does primary socialization typically begin?

Answer 13

At birth

Question 14

In which age group is emotional volatility most common?

Answer 14

Ages 13-18

Question 15

What does self-worth in a child signify?

Answer 15

A balanced acceptance of strengths and weaknesses

Question 16

What is the final goal of a balanced self-concept?

Answer 16

Acceptance of both strengths and weaknesses

Question 17

Which parenting style involves removing risk of failure?

Answer 17

Rescue parenting

Question 18

Which of the following characterizes cognitive parenting for older children?

Answer 18

Reasoning and explanation

Question 19

What does socialization primarily involve?

Answer 19

Teaching norms, values, and behaviors of a society.

Question 20

Which paradigm focuses on teaching children through natural consequences?

Answer 20

Behaviorism

Question 21

What is one benefit of the behaviorism approach for young children?

Answer 21

They quickly learn cause and effect

Question 22

How do mentoring parents typically manage guidelines?

Answer 22

They negotiate and collaborate with their children

Question 23

Which parenting role involves making decisions on behalf of children?

Answer 23

Guardianship

Question 24

What is one common problem with enmeshed relationships?

Answer 24

Lack of independent identity for the child

Question 25

What is considered the lifelong role of parents?

Answer 25

Nurturing and supporting children.

Question 26

Which stage of childhood has low independence but an increasing ability to assist others?

Answer 26

Ages 6-12

Question 27

What is a common negative result of shaming children?

Answer 27

Low self-worth and addiction tendencies

Question 28

Which of the following best describes the role of parents as advocates?

Answer 28

Defending their children in community settings

Question 29

How do enmeshed relationships affect children?

Answer 29

They create dependency and blur boundaries

Question 30

When do children benefit most from cognitive reasoning in parenting?

Answer 30

After age seven