The Developing Child © 2010

Chapter 17: Emotional and Social Development from Seven to Twelve

Review Quizzes

1
Which kind of growth is often demonstrated when preteens hide their true feelings behind a mask of not caring?
A)Physical development
B)Growing emotional control
C)Improving gross motor skills
D)Improving fine motor skills
2
What is the best method of teaching children to express anger in socially acceptable ways?
A)Set aside special times for anger
B)Lecture
C)Remind repeatedly
D)Set a good example
3
Which term names a state of uncertainty and fear, often about an unspecified but seemingly immediate threat?
A)Anxiety
B)Nervousness
C)Worry
D)Uncertainty
4
Which of these can help seven- to twelve-year-olds develop a sense of competence?
A)Point out mistakes
B)Establish very high goals
C)Recognize successes
D)Discourage individual effort
5
Which term names an individual’s awareness of being male or female?
A)Self awareness
B)Gender identity
C)Independence
D)Masculinity
6
What happens to gender differences as children grow older, from ages seven to twelve?
A)They remain the same.
B)They become less important.
C)They become more important.
D)They fade completely.
7
Which word means directing aggression or abuse toward another person, usually someone weaker?
A)Bullying
B)Berating
C)Controlling
D)Counseling
8
At which of these ages are children most likely to cling to their parents?
A)Seven years old
B)Nine years old
C)Twelve years old
D)Eight years old
9
Which term names a social group’s influence on the way individuals behave?
A)Social stress
B)Peer pressure
C)Popularity pressure
D)Teasing
10
Which word means being like one another?
A)Complexity
B)Composure
C)Conformity
D)Confusion
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