Unit 5: Middle Childhood

Question 1

Memory strategies difinition

Answer 1

deliberate mental activities we can use to store and retain information. As attention improves, so do memory strategies.

Question 2

Memory strategies stages

Answer 2

rehearsal
organization
elaboration

Question 3

problem-centered coping

Answer 3

child appraises the situation as changeable, identifies the difficulty, and decides what to do about it.

Question 4

emotion-centered coping

Answer 4

internal, private, and aimed at controlling distress when little can be done about the outcome.

Question 5

Peer acceptance

Answer 5

the extent to which a child is viewed by a group or age mates, such as classmates, as a worthy social partner

Question 6

rejected-aggressive children

Answer 6

children who, as a result of being rejected by peers, are aggressive and hyperactive as well as impulsive behavior.

Question 7

Rejected-withdrawn children

Answer 7

children who, as a result of being rejected by peers, are passive, timid bullied, and overwhelmed by social anxiety.

Question 8

Between the ages of 6 and 12, children become more aware
A) that others’ facial expressions indicate their true feelings.
B) that feelings of pride and guilt primarily occur when adults are present.
C) of circumstances likely to spark mixed emotions.
D) that basic emotions are related to personal responsibility.

Answer 8

C