Midterm #1 Exam Q's 51-75

Question 0

Whom do children prefer to play with?

Answer 0

Other kids of the same gender who know how to have fun (*wink ;)

Question 1

What does Erikson say about the self-image of preschool children?

Answer 1

They’re very immodest. They’re the best and the greatest at everything.

Question 2

Baumrind’s 3 Parenting Styles

Answer 2

1. Authoritarian: high behavioral standards and strict punishment. This approach creates obedient but depressed children who often rebel as adolescents
2. Permissive: Nurturing and accepting, not feeling particular responsibility for forming of the child while still being supportive. This approach leaves children emotionally unregulated and unhappy due to immaturity.
3. Authoritative: set limits and enforce rules but listen to children. This approach creates successful and likable kids.

Question 3

The Effects of Media On Development

Answer 3

Generally negative. Reduces important interaction between family members and increases aggression.

Question 4

The Age Children Are Most Likely To Be Physically Punished

Answer 4

2-6 yrs

Question 5

Average Growth Between 7-11

Answer 5

2 inches and 5 lbs per year. Slightly slower than in early childhood.

Question 6

Piaget on Changes in Thinking During Middle Childhood

Answer 6

Children move away from egocentrism and begin developing concrete operational thought.

Question 7

Selective Attention

Answer 7

The ability to concentrate on some stimuli while ignoring others.

Question 8

metacognition

Answer 8

“Thinking about thinking.” Thinking about how to best accomplish a cognitive task.

Question 9

IQ Calculation

Answer 9

Mental Age/Chronological Age x 100

Question 10

Symptoms of ADHD

Answer 10

inattentive, impulsive and overactive

Question 11

Dyslexia

Answer 11

Unusual difficulty in reading.