Ch14 Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting Test Bank Answers

Chapter 14

Test Bank

1. For children, which of Bronfenbrenner's systems would be MOST heavily influenced by the increasing number of women working outside of the home?A. exosystemB. macrosystemC. microsystemD. mesosystemAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Family Processes2. Chad's father spends three days a week away from home on business trips and is usually tired and grouchy on the day he returns home. This causes stress in Chad'sA. microsystem.B. macrosystem.C. chronosystem.D. exosystem.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: Family ProcessesTopic: Middle and Late Childhood3. Bronfenbrenner terms the setting in which the individual lives, such as family, peers, school, and work a(n)A. exosystem.B. chronosystem.C. macrosystem.D. microsystem.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: Family Processes4. Bronfenbrenner terms the links between microsystems a(n)A. mesosystem.B. exosystem.C. macrosystem.D. chronosystem.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: Family Processes5. Bronfenbrenner terms the influences from another setting that an individual does not experience directly a(n)A. mesosytem.B. exosystem.C. macrosystem.D. chronosystem.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: Family Processes6. Sometimes Michelle's mom takes work calls while they are eating dinner. This influence on Michelle comes from herA. mesosystem.B. exosystem.C. macrosystem.D. chronosystem.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: Family ProcessesTopic: Middle and Late Childhood7. Tony is a second-generation immigrant who is heavily influenced by his ethnic heritage and cultural practices. This influence is an example of Tony'sA. mesosytem.B. exosystem.C. macrosystem.D. chronosystem.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: Family ProcessesTopic: Middle and Late Childhood8. Bronfenbrenner terms the culture in which an individual lives a(n)A. mesosystemB. exosystemC. macrosystemD. chronosystemAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: Family Processes9. Gary complains, "When I was young, people stayed married to each other. Nowadays everyone's divorced." Gary is comparingA. microsystems.B. exosystems.C. mesosystems.D. chronosystems.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Family Processes10. In which social context does reciprocal socialization take place?A. exosystemB. microsystemC. macrosystemD. chronosystemAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: Reciprocal Socialization11. Steven now recognizes the signs indicating that his infant daughter needs a nap. This is an example ofA. reciprocal socialization.B. scaffolding.C. launching.D. a mutual dyad.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: Early AdulthoodTopic: Reciprocal Socialization12. Sheri's infant daughter mimics facial expressions and hand gestures. This is an example ofA. scaffolding.B. a polyadic system.C. a reciprocal interaction.D. launching.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: InfancyTopic: Reciprocal Socialization13. The phenomenon in which children and parents learn from each other is termedA. reciprocal socialization.B. mutual synchrony.C. scaffolding.D. launching.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: Reciprocal Socialization14. After months of singing "Itsy Bitsy Spider" with her mother, baby Nicole is beginning to do some of the song's actions by herself. Her mother encourages the independent action by letter Nicole control the songs actions for brief moments. This is an example ofA. mutual synchrony.B. scaffolding.C. reciprocal socialization.D. mutual gaze.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: InfancyTopic: Reciprocal Socialization15. Lori and Spencer have a loving and supportive marriage. What is a likely indirect result of their satisfied relationship?A. satisfied relationships with each spouse's family of originB. fewer personal friendshipsC. sensitive, responsive parentingD. increased involvement in community eventsAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: Early AdulthoodTopic: Reciprocal Socialization16. The main point of the epigenetic view of development isA. a child-directed pattern of development.B. a parent-directed pattern of development.C. a bidirectional exchange between heredity and environment.D. a bidirectional exchange between parent or peer group and child.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: KnowledgeDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: Early AdulthoodTopic: Reciprocal Socialization17. _____ involve(s) a parent or teacher adjusting the level of guidance to fit the child's performance.A. ScaffoldingB. Reciprocal socializationC. Developmental trajectoriesD. A polyadic systemAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Family System18. Subtle changes in a culture can have a significant influence on the family. What is one effect of increased urbanization and mobility in our society?A. Older parents and grandparents have lost some of the socializing role in the family.B. Young parents depend more than ever on insight and help from their own parents in raising a family.C. There has been an increase in heavy drinking, demoralized attitudes, and health disabilities.D. Child rearing has become inconsistent and lackadaisical.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: Family SystemTopic: Late Adulthood19. Which of the following is NOT a stressor often experienced by immigrant families?A. language barriersB. lack of support networksC. change in socioeconomic statusD. pressure by mainstream culture to preserve one's cultural identityAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: Sociocultural and Historical Influences20. Being single offers the potential advantage of _____ but the potential disadvantage of _____.A. forming friendly relationships with other adults; too much freedomB. self-reliance; lack of intimacyC. emotional distance; lack of physical intimacyD. self-knowledge; feedbackAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Single21. Patricia is single and just turned 30. She is likely to feelA. content with her independence and freedom.B. societal pressure to marry.C. resentful that most of her friends are married.D. desperate to find an available partner.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: Early AdulthoodTopic: Single22. In the United States, cohabiting arrangementsA. tend to be short-term, with one-third lasting less than one year.B. tend to be long-term, with one-third lasting more than three years.C. result in lower rates of divorce in couples who cohabit before marriage.D. result in higher rates of marital satisfaction.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Cohabitation23. As of 2011, what percentage of U.S. adult couples cohabit before getting married?A. more than 75 percentB. approximately 60 percentC. 40 percentD. 20 percentAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: CohabitationTopic: Early Adulthood24. Barton and Alonna just moved in together. They will MOST likelyA. split up within 5 years.B. marry within a year.C. live together for several years but eventually marry.D. have a child within 5 years but not necessarily marry.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: CohabitationTopic: Early Adulthood25. Ron and Sheri lived together for 2 years, became engaged, and then married. According to the majority of studies done on the subject, compared to those who do not cohabit, Ron and Sheri are more likely toA. be happy.B. be unhappy.C. divorce and return to cohabitation.D. divorce.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: Cohabitation and Marital StabilityTopic: Early Adulthood26. Scott and Kristine have decided to live together after dating for a couple of months. Based on research, which of the following becomes more likely once they start living together?A. less commitmentB. physical aggressionC. positive communicationD. frequent sexual intercourseAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: CohabitationTopic: Early Adulthood27. Sixty-year-old Wanda has moved in with her 62-year-old friend, Mike. Which of the following is MOST likely true regarding their decision to cohabit?A. They will most likely marry within 2–3 years.B. They will experience significantly better physical health as compared to their married counterparts.C. They more than likely moved in together for companionship rather than for love.D. They are part of a declining trend in cohabitation among older adults.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: CohabitationTopic: Late Adulthood28. In 2016, the U.S. average age for first marriage was 29.5 years for men and 27.4 years for women. These ages for first marriages areA. basically the same as 10 years ago.B. slightly lower than recent years.C. rising for men, but declining for women.D. higher than at any point in U.S. history.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: Early AdulthoodTopic: Marital Trends29. Which of the following statements is true regarding marriage in the United States?A. Domesticity is a highly valued trait in a future spouse.B. A 1981 law sets the minimum age for marriage at 22 for males and 20 for females without parental consent.C. The majority of adults will marry at some time in their lifetime.D. Chastity is the most important consideration in a prospective spouse.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Marital Trends30. In which of the following countries is chastity the MOST important factor in determining a marriage partner?A. ChinaB. JapanC. SwedenD. the United StatesAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Social Contexts31. When she is angry or stressed, Jackie confides in her best friend rather than her husband. Which of Gottman's marriage principles does this violate?A. overcoming gridlockB. nurturing fondness and admirationC. solving solvable conflictsD. turning toward each other instead of awayAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: What Makes Marriage Work32. Gloria knows that one of her husband’s favorite ways to spend an evening is for the two of them to read side by side. She finds a book for herself and sets aside time so they can do this together. This is an example of which of Gottman's marriage principles?A. solving solvable conflictsB. establishing love mapsC. overcoming gridlockD. letting your partner influence youAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: What Makes Marriage Work33. Which of the following is TRUE of marital satisfaction?A. Marital satisfaction is not correlated with parenting competence.B. Individuals in happy marriages tend to live longer than those in unhappy relationships.C. People in happy marriages are likely to be more emotionally and physically tired because of the added strain of caring so deeply for another individual.D. People in unhappy marriages are less likely to get sick, because they often receive therapy for stress reduction.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: What Makes Marriage Work34. When divorces occur, it usually happens after _____ years.A. 1–5B. 5–10C. 10–15D. 15–20Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: What Makes Marriage Work35. Which of the following statements is TRUE of divorce?A. The divorce rate in the United States is steadily rising.B. Divorce among midlife couples is caused almost exclusively by extramarital affairs.C. Divorce is linked to psychological and physical problems.D. Divorce usually happens within the first three years of marriage.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Divorce36. A recent study in Great Britain found that the highest cited reason for a breakdown in marriage wasA. domestic violence.B. unfaithfulness.C. growing apart.D. arguments.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdolescenceTopic: Divorce37. Divorce contributes to higher rates of psychiatric disturbance, depression, and alcoholism forA. men.B. women.C. both men and women.D. neither men nor women.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Divorce38. Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for dealing with divorce?A. Focus more on the future than the past.B. Use strengths and resources to cope.C. Don't expect to be happy in everything you do.D. Start dating as soon as you can.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Coping with Divorce39. Which of the following is the main cause for divorce among middle-aged and older adult women?A. no obvious problem, just fell out of loveB. verbal, physical, or emotional abuseC. alcohol or drug abuseD. cheatingAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: DivorceTopic: Late AdulthoodTopic: Middle Adulthood40. Which of the following is the main cause for divorce among middle-aged and older adult men?A. alcohol or drug abuseB. different values, lifestylesC. cheatingD. no obvious problems, just fell out of loveAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: DivorceTopic: Late AdulthoodTopic: Middle Adulthood41. About half of adults remarry within ________ year(s) after their divorce.A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 7Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Remarriage42. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding gay or lesbian relationships?A. Areas of conflict in a homosexual relationship are very like those of heterosexual partners.B. Homosexuals change partners frequently and are generally less committed in their relationships.C. In most homosexual relationships, one partner takes on a masculine role and the other takes the feminine role.D. The majority of children with gay or lesbian parents grow up to also have a homosexual orientation.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Gay and Lesbian43. What percentage of 40- to 44-year-old U.S. women remained childless in 2014?A. 5 percentB. 10 percentC. 15 percentD. 20 percentAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Middle AdulthoodTopic: Timing of Parenthood44. Which of the following is an advantage of having children later (in their 30s)?A. The mother is likely to have fewer medical problems.B. Parents will have more physical energy.C. Parents are likely to be more mature.D. Women are happy to take a break from their careers.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Early AdulthoodTopic: Timing of Parenthood45. Which of the following is an advantage of parents having children early (in their 20s)?A. The mother is likely to have fewer medical problems.B. Parents will have more physical energy.C. Parents are less likely to have built-up expectations for their children.D. All of these answers are correct.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Early AdulthoodTopic: Timing of Parenthood46. Karri spends time finding positive, interesting activities for her 15-year-old daughter, Brooke. Karri encourages Brooke to offer input and choose among the activities. Karri's parental role is best described asA. dictator.B. manager.C. friend.D. observer.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Middle AdulthoodTopic: Parents as Managers47. Evaluations of the Bringing Baby Home project revealed all of the following EXCEPTA. parents' improved ability to work together as partners in parenting.B. fathers were more involved with and sensitive to their baby.C. that mothers' postpartum depression symptoms were eliminated.D. babies showed better overall development than babies in a control group.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Transition to Parenting48. A mother who plays a strong managerial role in parenting would MOST likely do which of the following for her adolescent daughter?A. Monitor her choice of friends and activities.B. Control her after-school extracurricular activities.C. Set out clothes for her to wear each day.D. Establish strict rules and enforce frequent punishment.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Middle AdulthoodTopic: Parents as Managers49. The restrictive, punitive parenting style in which parents exhort the child to follow directions and be respectful is termed by Baumrind asA. authoritative.B. neglectful.C. authoritarian.D. indulgent.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles50. Jeff and Amber demand respect and immediate obedience from their children. They use spanking as a primary form of punishment. Which of Baumrind's parenting styles do Jeff and Amber employ?A. authoritativeB. neglectfulC. indulgentD. authoritarianAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles51. The parenting style that encourages a child to be independent but still places limits and controls on their actions is termed by Baumrind asA. authoritative.B. neglectful.C. indulgent.D. authoritarian.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles52. Which of Baumrind's parenting styles is highly demanding and not very responsive?A. authoritarianB. authoritativeC. indulgentD. neglectfulAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles53. Matt and Tamela reward good behavior and ignore bad behavior when possible. When punishment is required, they calmly employ techniques like time-outs and verbal reasoning. Which of Baumrind's parenting styles do Matt and Tamela employ?A. neglectfulB. authoritativeC. indulgentD. authoritarianAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles54. Children of which parenting style may act aggressively and have a greater tendency toward depression?A. indulgentB. authoritarianC. neglectfulD. scaffoldingAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles55. When a parent is uninvolved in the child's life, Baumrind terms the parenting styleA. authoritative.B. authoritarian.C. neglectful.D. indulgent.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles56. Courtney is often left to entertain and manage herself. When she approaches her mother, she is brushed aside and made to feel a nuisance. This is an example of which of Baumrind's parenting styles?A. authoritativeB. authoritarianC. indulgentD. neglectfulAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles57. When parents are very involved with their children and place few demands or controls on them, Baumrind terms the parenting styleA. indulgent.B. authoritarian.C. authoritative.D. neglectful.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles58. Christie allows her children many freedoms with very few limits and believes their creativity will be enhanced this way. Her children lack self-control and are domineering with peers. Which of Baumrind's parenting styles does Christie employ?A. neglectfulB. indulgentC. authoritativeD. authoritarianAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles59. Which of Baumrind's parenting styles is highly involved but not very demanding?A. authoritarianB. authoritativeC. indulgentD. neglectfulAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles60. Which parenting style may lead to children who are egocentric, domineering, and noncompliant?A. authoritarianB. authoritativeC. indulgentD. neglectfulAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles61. In a cross-cultural comparison, how did individuals in the United States stand on the issue of corporal punishment in parenting?A. They primarily opposed it.B. They were among the most favorable.C. Only Western Europe was less favorable toward corporal punishment.D. They were overall favorable, but not as much as countries in east Asia.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Punishment62. What argument did Elizabeth Gershoff (2013) make about physical punishment of children?A. Physical punishment has not been shown to produce any negative outcomes.B. Defenders have not shown any positive outcomes of the practice.C. Physical punishment has been linked to very high rates of juvenile delinquency.D. Parents should be allowed to discipline children based on their own cultural preferences.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Punishment63. The support that parents provide one another in raising a child together is calledA. contract parenting.B. coparenting.C. emotional parenting.D. marital scaffolding.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Coparenting64. A recent study shows that coparenting is positively linked toA. academic achievement.B. juvenile delinquency.C. children's obesity.D. children's effortful control.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Coparenting65. Of the following, who is MOST likely to abuse a child?A. a child care providerB. a teacherC. a grandparentD. a parentAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Child Maltreatment66. Which of the following is by far the MOST common form of child maltreatment?A. physical abuseB. emotional abuseC. neglectD. sexual abuseAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Child Maltreatment67. Which of the following outcomes is linked to having a history of physical abuse?A. depressionB. high academic achievementC. sibling jealousyD. abnormally high self-esteemAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Child Maltreatment68. Which of the following is almost always present when other forms of maltreatment are identified?A. emotional abuseB. physical abuseC. sexual abuseD. neglectAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Child Maltreatment69. Which of the following factors may contribute to child maltreatment?A. social isolationB. single parentingC. a low socioeconomic statusD. All of these answers are correct.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Child Maltreatment70. Ten-year-old Maria has experienced frequent physical abuse throughout her childhood. She is at risk for which of the following?A. attachment problemsB. depressionC. delinquencyD. All of these answers are correct.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Child MaltreatmentTopic: Middle and Late Childhood71. Heather is dating 17-year-old Tyler, who was severely maltreated as a child. Heather is at risk for which of the following?A. low self-esteemB. Tyler's abusive behaviorsC. Tyler's overprotective behaviorsD. depression and self-abusive behaviorsAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdolescenceTopic: Child Maltreatment72. Much of adolescent–parent conflict is born of a need to balanceA. friends and family.B. autonomy and attachment.C. school and social activities.D. work experience and academic success.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdolescenceTopic: Autonomy and Attachment73. Much of the child–parent conflict in early adolescence is likely to center aroundA. poor academic performance.B. the teen's choice of friends.C. the everyday events of family life.D. drugs and alcohol use.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdolescenceTopic: Parent-Adolescent Conflict74. Allen and colleagues showed that secure attachment to parents during adolescence is positively linked to which of the following?A. high academic achievementB. introverted behaviorsC. delaying romantic intimacy and marriageD. being in an exclusive relationshipAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdolescenceTopic: Autonomy and Attachment75. As shown by Cooper and others (1982), one benefit of everyday adolescent–parent conflict is that itA. teaches adolescents that their parents are not perfect.B. helps adolescents become more autonomous.C. convinces adolescents that their parents are wiser than they had supposed.D. teaches adolescents how to be more effective in the way they argue.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdolescenceTopic: Parent-Adolescent Conflict76. Which of the following is a key difference in the old and new models of parent–adolescent relationships?A. The old model suggests using an authoritarian discipline style to parent adolescents.B. The new model suggests that most adolescent–parent conflict is moderate and can serve a positive function.C. The old model indicates that parent–child conflict is greatest in early adolescence.D. The new model recommends that parents detach themselves from their adolescent.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdolescenceTopic: Parent-Adolescent Relationship77. Four to five million American families experience ongoing, unhealthy parent–adolescent conflict, which is associated with which of the following adolescent behaviors?A. teen pregnancy and early marriageB. secure parent–child attachment later in lifeC. increased marital satisfaction for parentsD. increased adolescent self-control, autonomy, and maturityAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdolescenceTopic: Parent-Adolescent Conflict78. Emily is an emerging adult and has moved out of her childhood home and into an apartment near her college campus. Which of the following is TRUE regarding her relationship with her parents?A. She will most likely feel compelled to comply with parental expectations.B. She will most likely cut off ties completely.C. She will most likely grow closer psychologically to her parents.D. She will most likely continue to relate to her parents on a child-to-parent basis.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Emerging AdulthoodTopic: Parent-Emerging Adult Relationship79. Lana is a working mother who worries about the effects of her employment on her children. What does research indicate on this topic?A. Children in child care are likely to suffer from attachment difficulties and cognitive delays.B. Maternal employment may actually have a positive effect on her children if it results in personal satisfaction for the mother.C. Mothers can compensate for time away from home by purchasing educational toys and computer programs.D. Across studied variables, no difference has been shown between the children of working and stay-at-home mothers.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Working Parents80. Which of the following has been linked to families with a working mother?A. The family rarely has financial concerns.B. Children experience more quality time with parents, although quantity time is limited.C. Children have better peer relations.D. Children have more egalitarian views of gender.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Middle and Late ChildhoodTopic: Working Parents81. Neil works in a high-stress office with frequent conflicts among co-workers. His boss is a micro-manager and gives employees little autonomy. How do these conditions MOST likely impact Neil's parenting skills?A. no impactB. more attentive to his childrenC. more irritable and inattentive to his childrenD. more indulgent to his childrenAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Working Parents82. Jeff's parents are getting a divorce. What kinds of problems will he most likely suffer?A. significant externalizing problemsB. significant internalizing problemsC. significant academic problemsD. minor problems—the majority of children in divorced families do not have significant adjustment difficultiesAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: DivorceTopic: Middle and Late Childhood83. When individuals experienced the divorce of their parents in childhood, they were more likely toA. have low levels of education in adulthood.B. be less competent in intimate relationships.C. engage in risky behaviors during their youth.D. All of these answers are correct.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdolescenceTopic: DivorceTopic: Middle and Late Childhood84. Should parents stay married for the sake of the children?A. Yes, always.B. No, never.C. Sometimes. Parents must weigh the negative effects of divorce against the effects of an unhappy marriage.D. Sometimes. Parents must consider the opinions of friends and family.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Divorce85. When children from divorced homes show problems, the problems can be due to which of the following?A. the child's personalityB. a child's difficult temperamentC. the custodial situationD. All of these answers are correct.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: DivorceTopic: Middle and Late Childhood86. Which idea about divorce is BEST supported by available evidence?A. Children that show problems after a divorce were likely affected by marital conflict even before the divorce.B. Divorce inevitably impairs children's ability to adapt to difficulties in their lives.C. Single-parent families cannot produce competent children.D. Divorce has only minor effects on children.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: DivorceTopic: Middle and Late Childhood87. Who will cope better with their parents' divorce?A. Children whose parents divorce laterB. Children with easy temperaments rather than those with difficult temperamentsC. Boys rather than girlsD. Children of families where custody is awarded to one parentAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: DivorceTopic: Middle and Late Childhood88. In order to help children deal effectively with divorce, it is important for parents toA. keep the separation private from young children until the divorce is final.B. conceal their emotions from children.C. try to maintain mutual parental support, cooperation, and agreement.D. restructure the rules and allow the children more freedom.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: DivorceTopic: Middle and Late Childhood89. About half of children whose parents divorce will have a stepparent within _____ years.A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 6Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Middle and Late ChildhoodTopic: Stepfamilies90. Wade's divorced mother is the custodial parent and she married a man with three children of his own. They all live together in a new house. What type of family does Wade live in?A. complex stepfamilyB. simple stepfamilyC. stepmother familyD. stepfather familyAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Middle and Late ChildhoodTopic: Stepfamilies91. Xavier's divorced mother married a man with no children. What type of family does Xavier live in?A. complex stepfamilyB. stepfather familyC. stepmother familyD. simple stepfamilyAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Middle and Late ChildhoodTopic: Stepfamilies92. Which of the following is TRUE regarding remarriage and blended families?A. The number of remarriages involving children is steadily declining.B. Children show better adjustment in complex (blended) families than in simple families.C. Early childhood is an especially difficult time for the formation of a stepfamily.D. Children in remarried families have similar adjustment problems to those in divorced families.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: BasicLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Middle and Late ChildhoodTopic: Stepfamilies93. Fifteen-year-old Katherine is in a long-established simple stepfamily. Which of the following MOST likely describes Katherine's relationship with her stepparent?A. Katherine benefits from the presence of her stepparent.B. Katherine feels alienated from her parents.C. Katherine will experience attachment problems as an adult due to her stepparent.D. Katherine has a distant relationship with her stepparent.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdolescenceTopic: Stepfamilies94. According to research, children of lesbian or gay parents _____ compared with children in heterosexual families.A. show significant maladjustment and poor mental healthB. show no differences in their adjustment and mental healthC. are less popular with their peersD. are 35 percent more likely to have a homosexual orientationAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Explain other aspects of family relationships.Topic: Gay and Lesbian ParentsTopic: Middle and Late Childhood95. Compared to sibling relationships in childhood, sibling relationships in adolescence areA. more intense.B. more egalitarian.C. more companionate.D. more conflictual.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Explain other aspects of family relationships.Topic: Sibling Relationships96. In comparison with later-borns and children from large families, only children are oftenA. self-centered.B. lacking in self-reliance.C. achievement-orientedD. lacking in self-control.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Explain other aspects of family relationships.Topic: Birth order97. What has research shown about grandparent-child relationships?A. Grandparent roles and how grandparents see their roles are remarkably consistent across cultures.B. Grandmothers consistently have more contact with grandchildren than grandfathers.C. Grandfathers tend to have higher expectations about their role in grandchildren’s lives.D. The number of grandchildren that live in the same home with a grandparent is steadily declining.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Explain other aspects of family relationships.Topic: Grandparent Roles98. With regard to the “empty nest,” most parentsA. who live vicariously through their children experience relief when their children move out.B. consider divorce when children leave the home.C. see decreased marital satisfaction after children move out.D. see increased marital satisfaction after children move out.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Explain other aspects of family relationships.Topic: The Empty Nest and Its Refilling99. Researchers have found that in most cases, the relationship between aging parents and their children is marked byA. extreme anxiety.B. ambivalence.C. deep friendship.D. cohabitation.Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Explain other aspects of family relationships.Topic: The Midlife Generation100. Define and give an example of reciprocal socialization.

Reciprocal socialization is socialization that is bidirectional—children socialize parents just as parents socialize children.Example: any interaction in which one individual influences the other's behavior and learning. Interaction between mothers and infants, for example, can by synchronized or exactly matched, like a baby mimicking a mother’s smile.

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychologyBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Middle and Late ChildhoodTopic: Reciprocal Socialization101. Describe two possible effects of cohabitation on eventual marriage based on the majority of studies.

Compared to married couples who did not cohabitate before marriage, couples who cohabitated before marriage show:1. lower marital satisfaction2. higher divorce rates

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 4.1: Demonstrate effective writing for different purposesBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: DifficultLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Cohabitation and Marital Stability102. List and briefly describe five of Gottman's principles of working marriages.

1. Establishing a love map. Couples in working marriages know and appreciate the interests and feelings of each other.2. Nurturing fondness and admiration. Partners in successful marriages sing each other's praises.3. Turning toward each other instead of away. Individuals in happy marriages see each other as friends and supports.4. Letting your partner influence you. Sharing power and respecting the other person's opinions are vital to a working marriage.5. Solving solvable conflicts. Partners in working marriages recognize the difference between perpetual and solvable problems. Couples do their best to fix problems that can be fixed and negotiate livable circumstances for perpetual sources of conflict.6. Overcoming gridlock. Successful couples are patient through conflict and are willing to negotiate differences respectfully.7. Creating shared meaning. Couples in working marriages share goals and support each other in personal pursuits. They mesh their lives to work together for each other's benefit.

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 4.1: Demonstrate effective writing for different purposesBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: DifficultLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: What Makes Marriage Work103. List two benefits of a good marriage.

Happily married people:1. live longer lives2. are sick less often3. are happier and less depressed4. feel less physically and emotionally stressed

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Describe some important family processes.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Benefits of Good Marriage104. List three factors associated with a high likelihood of divorce.

1. youthful marriage2. low educational level3. low income4. premarital pregnancy5. being a member of a disadvantaged group

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Divorce105. What is the main cause of divorce for men and the main cause of divorce for women?

Men: no obvious problem, just fell out of love.Women: verbal, physical, or emotional abuse.

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Divorce106. List two advantages to having children early and two advantages to having children later.

Advantages to having children early:1. more physical energy2. mother less likely to have medical problems3. parents less likely to build up expectationsAdvantages to having children later:1. more time to consider life goals2. more time to establish careers3. parents may be more mature4. more income

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: DifficultLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Timing of Parenthood107. List and briefly describe Baumrind's parenting styles.

1. Authoritarian. This is a restrictive, punitive style of parenting in which parents exhort the child to follow their directions and respect their work and effort.2. Authoritative. This parenting style encourages children to be independent but still places limits and controls on their actions.3. Neglectful. A neglectful parent is uninvolved in the child's life. The child is made to feel a nuisance and unimportant.4. Indulgent. Indulgent parents are very involved with their children but place few demands or controls on them.

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 4.1: Demonstrate effective writing for different purposesBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: DifficultLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles108. Give two reasons that authoritative parenting might be the MOST effective discipline style.

1. Good balance between control and autonomy.2. Opportunities for verbal give and take help children become socially competent.3. Children are often often cheerful, self-controlled, self-reliant, and achievement-oriented.

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 4.1: Demonstrate effective writing for different purposesBloom's Taxonomy: AnalyzeDifficulty Level: DifficultLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdulthoodTopic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles109. List three reasons to avoid spanking and other harsh forms of punishment.

1. Children may imitate the model of aggression.2. Children become fearful of the parent and instill fear, rage, or avoidance.3. Punishment tells children what not to do instead of what to do.4. Punishment can be abusive.

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsAPA Outcome: 4.1: Demonstrate effective writing for different purposesBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: DifficultLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Middle and Late ChildhoodTopic: Punishment110. Define the term "child maltreatment."

Child maltreatment includes all types of physical abuse to children, including sexual, emotional and physical, and it includes neglect of children. It has replaced “child abuse” in the vernacular of developmentalists because it has less of an emotional impact.

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Child MaltreatmentTopic: Middle and Late Childhood111. List the three types of child neglect.

1. Physical2. Educational3. Emotional

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: ModerateLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Child MaltreatmentTopic: Middle and Late Childhood112. List and define the four types of child maltreatment.

1. Physical abuse: infliction of physical injury as a result of punching, beating, kicking, biting, burning, shaking, or otherwise harming a child.2. Child neglect: failure to provide for the child's basic needs.3. Sexual abuse: fondling a child's genitals, intercourse, incest, rape, sodomy, exhibitionism, and commercial exploitation through prostitution or the production of pornography.4. Emotional abuse: acts or omissions that have caused, or could cause, serious behavioral, cognitive, or emotional problems.

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: DifficultLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Child MaltreatmentTopic: Middle and Late Childhood113. List five developmental consequences of abuse.

1. poor emotion regulation2. attachment problems3. problems in peer relationships4. difficulty in adapting to school5. increased chance of suicide6. adult tendencies toward violence7. anxiety8. depression9. adult financial and employment difficulties10. delinquency

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychologyAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: DifficultLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: Child MaltreatmentTopic: Middle and Late Childhood114. List several factors that may increase conflict between parents and early adolescents.

1. biological changes of puberty2. cognitive changes involving increased idealism and logical reasoning3. social changes focused on independence and identity4. maturational changes in parents5. violated expectations on the part of parents and adolescents

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: DifficultLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdolescenceTopic: Parent-Adolescent Conflict115. List two guidelines for parenting adolescents effectively as indicated by Small (1990).

1. Show them warmth and mutual respect.2. Demonstrate sustained interest in their lives.3. Recognize and adapt to their cognitive and socioemotional development.4. Communicate expectations for high standards of conduct and achievement.5. Display constructive ways of dealing with problems and conflict.

Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationAPA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domainsBloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: DifficultLearning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development.Topic: AdolescenceTopic: Parent-Adolescent Relationship116. List five of the guidelines for communicating with children about a divorce or separation as developed by Ellen Galinsky and Judy David (1988).

1. Explain the separation.2. Explain that the separation is not the child's fault.3. Explain that it may take time to feel better.4. Keep the door open for further discussion.5. Provide as much continuity as possible.6. Provide support for your children and yourself.

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APA Outcome: 4.1: Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes 5

Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze 1

Bloom's Taxonomy: Apply 30

Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 1

Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember 48

Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand 36

Difficulty Level: Basic 58

Difficulty Level: Difficult 11

Difficulty Level: Moderate 47

Learning Objective: Characterize parenting and how it affects children's development. 62

Learning Objective: Describe some important family processes. 24

Learning Objective: Discuss the diversity of adult lifestyles and how they influence people's lives. 24

Learning Objective: Explain other aspects of family relationships. 6

Topic: Adolescence 12

Topic: Adulthood 50

Topic: Autonomy and Attachment 2

Topic: Baumrind's Parenting Styles 14

Topic: Benefits of Good Marriage 1

Topic: Birth order 1

Topic: Child Maltreatment 11

Topic: Cohabitation 5

Topic: Cohabitation and Marital Stability 2

Topic: Coparenting 2

Topic: Coping with Divorce 1

Topic: Divorce 15

Topic: Early Adulthood 11

Topic: Emerging Adulthood 1

Topic: Family Processes 9

Topic: Family System 2

Topic: Gay and Lesbian 1

Topic: Gay and Lesbian Parents 1

Topic: Grandparent Roles 1

Topic: Infancy 2

Topic: Late Adulthood 4

Topic: Marital Trends 2

Topic: Middle Adulthood 5

Topic: Middle and Late Childhood 23

Topic: Parent-Adolescent Conflict 4

Topic: Parent-Adolescent Relationship 2

Topic: Parent-Emerging Adult Relationship 1

Topic: Parents as Managers 2

Topic: Punishment 3

Topic: Reciprocal Socialization 8

Topic: Remarriage 1

Topic: Sibling Relationships 1

Topic: Single 2

Topic: Social Contexts 1

Topic: Sociocultural and Historical Influences 1

Topic: Stepfamilies 5

Topic: The Empty Nest and Its Refilling 1

Topic: The Midlife Generation 1

Topic: Timing of Parenthood 4

Topic: Transition to Parenting 1

Topic: What Makes Marriage Work 5

Topic: Working Parents 3