Question 1

Explain the concept of androgyny,and give an example of a person who is androgynous.

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Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE of bullying?

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A)   Having supportive friends was linked to a lower level of bullying and victimization.
B)   Frequent bullying was linked to low social status as indexed by perceived popularity in the peer group.
C)   Recent meta-analysis indicated that positive parenting behavior was related to a greater likelihood of becoming a victim of bullying at school.
D)   Children who said they were bullied were more likely to have low grades,and to smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The correlation between self-esteem and school performance is:

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A)   very low.
B)   moderate.
C)   high.
D)   very high.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

According to Lawrence Kohlberg,the highest stage of moral development is:

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A)   mutual interpersonal expectations,relationships,and interpersonal conformity.
B)   social systems morality.
C)   social contract or utility and individual rights.
D)   universal ethical principles.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

A person is arrested for stealing company documents and says,"Yes,I did steal the documents,and I am willing to go to jail for it.These documents prove that the company was engaging in a cover-up of the unsafe properties of its chemical.I think the public has a right to know about it".Lawrence Kohlberg would classify this person as using _____ reasoning.

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A)   conventional
B)   unconventional
C)   preconventional
D)   postconventionalE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

According to Kohlberg,which of the following is the first stage of moral development?

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A)   Social contract or utility and individual rights.
B)   Mutual interpersonal expectations,relationships,and interpersonal conformity.
C)   Heteronomous morality.
D)   Social systems morality.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following stages of Kohlberg's theory of moral development is characterized by moral judgments based on understanding the social order,law,justice,and duty?

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A)   Individualism,instrumental purpose,and exchange
B)   Social systems morality
C)   Universal ethical principles
D)   Social contract or utility and individual rightsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Four-year-old Maria is sharing one of her favorite toys with her younger brother.According to the developmental progression described by William Damon,Maria's sharing is most likely motivated by a sense of:

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A)   equality.
B)   obligation.
C)   moral duty.
D)   benevolence.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Tapi believes that all human beings have certain inalienable rights that need to be protected.She believes that the current law in her country which prohibits interracial marriage is unfair and should be changed.According to Kohlberg,which of the following describes Tapi's level of moral reasoning?

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A)   Postconventional
B)   Conventional
C)   Preconventional
D)   UniversalE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The extent to which children are liked or disliked by their peer group is termed as their:

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A)   psychometric status.
B)   socioeconomic status.
C)   popularity status.
D)   sociometric status.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

How does the development of self-understanding change from middle to late childhood? Illustrate your answer with examples.

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Question 12

Anthony is rarely nominated as someone's best friend.He is actively disliked by many children in his class.He would be classified as a _____ child.

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A)   controversial
B)   rejected
C)   neglected
D)   averageE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

List three possible problems associated with state-mandated testing in schools.

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According to critics,the NCLB legislatio...

Question 14

Identify the theorist who criticized most theories of moral development,and argued that they reflect a gender bias.He/she proposed an alternate perspective that emphasizes connectedness with others.

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Question 15

Cassandra is assertive and nurturant.She could be described as _____.

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A)   feminine
B)   masculine
C)   aggressive
D)   androgynousE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is TRUE of Dale Schunk's findings about students with high self-efficacy?

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A)   They are less likely than students with low self-efficacy to expend effort on learning tasks.
B)   They have an "I cannot" attitude and frequently experience helplessness.
C)   They persist longer at learning tasks than students with low self-efficacy.
D)   They avoid learning tasks,especially those that are challenging.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

What is the term for the belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes?

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Question 18

According to the advocates of state-mandated testing,which of the following results are believed to be positive outcomes of the testing?

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A)   Increased emphasis on the education of gifted students
B)   Increased student performance and more time teaching subjects tested
C)   A holistic approach to testing a student's social skills,flexible thinking,and creativity
D)   Integration of all learning styles and teaching styles into the curriculaE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following statements about perspective taking is NOT true?

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A)   In middle and late childhood,children show a decrease in perspective-taking.
B)   In middle and late childhood,children show an increase in perspective-taking.
C)   Perspective taking has been linked to both prosocial and antisocial behaviors.
D)   Children exhibit cognitive inhibition when engaging in perspective-taking.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Clarissa thinks that people should be nice to others,so that others are nice to them.According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development,Clarissa is currently in which of the following levels?

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A)   Individualism,instrumental purpose,and exchange
B)   Social contract or utility and individual rights
C)   Punishment and obedience orientation
D)   Social systems moralityE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Tapi believes that all human beings have certain inalienable rights that need to be protected.She believes that the current law in her country which prohibits interracial marriage is unfair and should be changed.According to Kohlberg,which of the following describes Tapi's level of moral reasoning?

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Which of the following stages of Kohlberg's theory of moral development is characterized by moral judgments based on understanding the social order,law,justice,and duty?

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Explain the concept of androgyny,and give an example of a person who is androgynous.

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According to Lawrence Kohlberg,the highest stage of moral development is:

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Anthony is rarely nominated as someone's best friend.He is actively disliked by many children in his class.He would be classified as a _____ child.

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Which of the following statements about perspective taking is NOT true?

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Clarissa thinks that people should be nice to others,so that others are nice to them.According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development,Clarissa is currently in which of the following levels?

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Four-year-old Maria is sharing one of her favorite toys with her younger brother.According to the developmental progression described by William Damon,Maria's sharing is most likely motivated by a sense of:

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According to Kohlberg,which of the following is the first stage of moral development?

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Tapi believes that all human beings have certain inalienable rights that need to be protected.She believes that the current law in her country which prohibits interracial marriage is unfair and should be changed.According to Kohlberg,which of the following describes Tapi's level of moral reasoning?

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Identify the theorist who criticized most theories of moral development,and argued that they reflect a gender bias.He/she proposed an alternate perspective that emphasizes connectedness with others.

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