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1
According to the textbook, twin studies and cross-cultural research support which perspective of emotional development?
A)genetic-maturational
B)learning
C)cognitive
D)functionalist
2
With regard to fear of strangers, researchers have found that
A)babies who sit on their mothers' laps when a stranger approaches nevertheless show a fear of the stranger.
B)a parent's reaction to the stranger has no effect on the child's reaction.
C)when babies meet strangers in their own homes they show less stranger fear.
D)the context in which a baby confronts a stranger has no effect on the baby's fear.
3
Which of the following is NOT a primary motive?
A)fear
B)joy
C)pride
D)disgust
4
A study of Israeli infants found that babies raised in which environment smiled more at 6 months?
A)kibbutz
B)institution
C)family environment
D)day care
5
Research on social referencing has been stimulated by which perspective?
A)genetic-maturational perspective
B)learning perspective
C)cognitive perspective
D)functionalist perspective
6
According to the textbook, a sense of personal responsibility is required for a child to experience
A)jealousy.
B)pride.
C)guilt.
D)shame.
7
Which of the following is TRUE about learning display rules?
A)Children begin to show an understanding of display rules by the age of four.
B)Children seem to know about display rules even before they can regulate their own emotions.
C)Compared to Tamang children, children in the United States were far less likely to express anger.
D)Display rules are remarkably similar in all cultures.
8
Studies of imprinting are consistent with which of the following theories of attachment?
A)psychoanalytic theory
B)learning theory
C)cognitive-developmental theory
D)ethological theory
9
An inconsistently available parenting style is associated with which pattern of attachment?
A)insecure-avoidant
B)insecure-disorganized
C)insecure-confused
D)insecure-resistant
10
Mothers who are depressed tend to develop which pattern of attachment?
A)secure attachment
B)insecure-avoidant attachment
C)insecure-resistant attachment
D)insecure-disorganized attachment
11
Research on intergenerational continuity of attachment found that mothers who developed secure attachments to their infants tended to be members of which group?
A)autonomous
B)dismissing
C)preoccupied
D)indifferent
12
Which is NOT a correct statement about attachment?
A)A less than optimal relationship with one parent may be offset by a better relationship with the other parent.
B)Securely attached children are better at regulating their emotions.
C)The quality of attachment is related to the child's cognitive development.
D)Attachment relationships are not responsive to changes in a mother's behavior.
13
When comparing securely attached children with insecurely attached children, which of the following is TRUE?
A)Securely attached toddlers persist longer in problem-solving activities.
B)Securely attached children exhibit less empathy due to their high self-image.
C)Insecurely attached children are less aggressive.
D)Insecurely attached toddlers engage in more symbolic play.
14
Research relating the sense of self to attachment found that
A)insecure-avoidant children tended to present themselves as perfect.
B)securely attached children presented themselves as perfect.
C)insecure-controlling children showed no clear self-concept.
D)insecure-ambivalent children tended to show a negative self-concept.
15
According to the textbook, children who are enrolled in good quality child care
A)are more withdrawn and less socially competent.
B)show enhanced language abilities and cognitive skills.
C)argue and fight more with peers.
D)exhibit poor attachment.





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