chapter 14

Question 1

the “systems” perspective views…

Answer 1

the family as a system of interacting elements, with parents and children influencing each other

Question 2

richard is openly affectionate with his two sons and enjoys spending a great deal of time with them. richard is high on the _______ dimension of parenting.

Answer 2

warmth

Question 3

parental control is most effective when…

Answer 3

parents explain their expectations and reasons for rules

Question 4

sean and sybil’s parents hear and announcement on tv that asks, “parents, do you know where your children are?” their answer is, “no, and we dont really want to know where they are.” sean and sybil’s parents are low on which dimension of parenting?

Answer 4

control`

Question 5

parents who lay down rules for their children to follow without argument are showing which style of parenting?

Answer 5

authoritarian

Question 6

______ parenting combines a fair degree of parental control with being warm and responsive to children

Answer 6

authoritative

Question 7

authoritative parents…

Answer 7

are firm but warm and responsive to their children

Question 8

parents who are warm and caring but exert little control over their children have a(n) _______ parenting style

Answer 8

permissive

Question 9

______ parents are neither warm nor controlling.

Answer 9

uninvolved

Question 10

which of the following is an example of a blended family?

Answer 10

a biological father, stepmother, and two sons.

Question 11

parallel play involves…

Answer 11

playing alone but maintaining inerest in what other children are doing

Question 12

maleah and mara are sitting at a table playing with play dough. they are each playing alone, but occasionally look to see what the other is doing. maleah and mara are engaged in…

Answer 12

parallel play

Question 13

when children engage in similar activities, talk or smile at one another, and each offer toys it is referred to as…

Answer 13

associative play

Question 14

laura and kyle are sitting next to each other and are drawing pictures. periodically, they will trade crayons and comment on the other’s picture. this is an example of…

Answer 14

associative play

Question 15

in _____ play, children organize their play around a distinct theme and take on special role based on the theme

Answer 15

cooperative

Question 16

playing hide and seek is an example of

Answer 16

cooperative play

Question 17

make believe play

Answer 17

allows children to explore topics that frighten them

Question 18

when children playfully chase, punch, kick, shove, fight and wrestle with peers, it is referred to as

Answer 18

rough and tumble playt

Question 19

_____ play is often useful in helping children explore fearful topics

Answer 19

make believe

Question 20

which of the following is the most important component of friendships for preschool and younger elementary-school children?

Answer 20

enjoy playing together

Question 21

children typically choose children who are _____ to be their friends

Answer 21

like themselves

Question 22

dominic is well liked by many of his classmates. dominic would best be described as

Answer 22

popular

Question 23

_____ children are disliked by many classmates

Answer 23

rejected

Question 24

class opinion is split about shannon. some of her classmates really like her, but others cant stand her. shannon would be considered…

Answer 24

controversial

Question 25

_______ children are neither liked nor disliked by classmates and often feel ignored.

Answer 25

neglected