Psy_215_Week 3 Questions And Answers...100% Correct

teacher that question.” Which is the correct term for these challenges? A) cognitive control B) emotion regulation C) externalization D) internal tenacity 2. All are true of children who have serious problems regulating their emotions EXCEPT that they: A) always have inadequate parents. B) have trouble succeeding with their peers. C) may be excessively aggressive. D) may be excessively anxious. 3. Which behavior does NOT indicate that a child has externalizing tendencies? A) Clint barges in and takes over social situations, so he has few friends. B) Tino fights continually with his classmates and adults. C) Sherise cannot stop running around the classroom when she needs to focus on work. D) Sharon freely discusses her emotions. 4. Which is NOT a behavior that indicates a child has internalizing tendencies? A) Jordan has trouble making friends because he is so self-conscious and shy. B) Delfia prefers to hide her emotions rather than speak out. C) Judy is depressed and chronically dissatisfied with life. D) Jebran is too anxious to complete most tasks. 5. Which child has emotion regulation problems? A) Brighton barges in and takes over every social situation, so he has few friends. B) Dana becomes angry when her mom serves food she doesn't like. C) Delun sometimes becomes anxious at school. D) Stephanos freely discusses his emotions. 6. Give each child a probable diagnosis: (1) Judy is extremely anxious and depressed; (2) Jane acts disruptively and regularly gets into fights. A) (1) internalizing tendencies; (2) externalizing tendencies B) (1) externalizing tendencies; (2) internalizing tendencies C) (1) internalizing tendencies ; (2) internalizing tendencies D) (1) externalizing tendencies ; (2) externalizing tendencies 7. If 10-year-old Carlos is incredibly aggressive and unable to sit still, he MOST likely would have social problems: A) anywhere in the world. B) only in the United States. C) in individualistic cultures. D) in collectivist cultures. 8. If 10-year-old Dallas has serious trouble controlling his anxiety, he MOST likely would have problems succeeding: A) anywhere in the world. B) only in individualistic cultures such as the United States. C) in elementary school. D) only if he was aggressive. 9. In her research on the developing self, Susan Harter draws on the ideas of . A) Erikson B) Piaget C) Freud D) Bowlby 10. According to Susan Harter, how would a 4-year-old describe himself? A) “I am sometimes nervous around new people.” B) “Although I am a good reader, I have trouble with numbers.” C) “My hair is curly.” D) “I try to be nice to everyone, but sometimes it is hard.” 11. When Susan Harter asks, “What are you like as a person?,” only a 10-year-old might answer: A) “I am one of the best readers in my class, but I sometimes have trouble with long division.” B) “My favorite color is green.” C) “I'm always nice to everyone.” D) “I have long, straight hair.” 12. Marta is 9 years old. According to Susan Harter, Marta is MOST apt to describe herself as: A) the best kid in the world. B) realistic, based on how she measures up compared to the other children in her class. C) the worst kid in the world. D) an extremely happy child. 13. Reaching concrete operations tends to produce “self-esteem” issues because children: A) can realistically compare their abilities with those of their peers. B) can fully express their feelings. C) are now getting disciplined for the first time. D) are expected to do homework. 14. If an 8-year-old child is beginning to make negative comments such as, “I'm not that smart or pretty,” all of the following may be true EXCEPT that the child: A) has reached concrete operations. B) is beginning to realistically scan her abilities. C) is acting normally. D) has reached Erikson's stage of basic trust versus mistrust. 15. An 8-year-old is making negative comments such as, “I'm not that smart or pretty.” Based on Harter's research, the child: A) needs to go to therapy. B) is acting normally. C) is developing externalizing issues. D) is being bullied by her teachers and her peers. 16. If a four-year-old says that she is the smartest, most beautiful person in the world, then that child: A) needs therapy. B) is acting normally. C) is overly narcissistic. D) has overindulgent parents. 17.A teacher says that he's horrified that his fourth graders are always making comparisons among one another. A developmentalist should answer: A) “When children reach concrete operations, that's normal.” B) “Beginning in preschool, that's normal.” C) “That's a sign of a poorly run class.” D) “That's a sign that the children are having problems at home.” 18. Hank has always had very high self-esteem. But recently he's begun to make negative comments about himself. Hank is MOST likely years old. A) 3 B) 9 C) 15 D) 22 19. According to Susan Harter, self-esteem first becomes an important issue for children: A) around age three. B) during elementary school. C) around the teens. D) only when children are not being raised well. 20. Jalili, age 4, is in preschool. According to Erikson, her MAIN challenge is to: A) test her skills in the wider world. B) inhibit her behavior. C) work for what she wants. D) form letters. 21. According to Erikson, a preschooler's challenge is to try new things; in elementary school, a child's challenge is to . A) work hard to succeed B) try new things C) obey one's parents D) learn social skills 22. Erik Erikson labeled the early childhood task “initiative” because at this age children: A) need to be free to do what they want. B) are passionate to test their abilities in the world. C) have a lot of energy. D) first have their own ideas. 23. Kim has a 3-year-old daughter. He can expect all of the following EXCEPT for his child to: A) have low self-esteem. B) think she is the greatest person in the world. C) try out her skills. D) not evaluate her abilities realistically. 24. Based on Harter's and Erikson's ideas, a normal, well-adjusted 9-year-old should do all of the following EXCEPT: A) constantly compare herself to other kids. B) realistically discuss the areas in which she isn't doing well. C) control herself and work hard for what she wants. D) think she is the greatest person in the world. 25. Erikson labeled the developmental task of middle childhood “industry versus inferiority” because at this age children first: A) need to work to be successful. B) get to know about different industries. C) fully relate to peers. D) go out in the world. 26. Which fifth grader is MOST vulnerable to low self-esteem? A) Jerry, who is not doing well at academics, but doesn't worry because he is a star at baseball B) Kayla, who is a terrific student, but isn't performing well in her top priority—art C) Liam, the “class clown,” who doesn't worry when he gets into trouble because he has so many friends D) Marlena, who is overweight, but whose mom gives her plenty of love 27. According to Susan Harter, which child is MOST vulnerable to low self-esteem? A) a 4-year-old, who gets teased by her older siblings for being “dumb” B) an 8-year-old, whose passion is sports, but isn't good enough to make the team C) a 4-year-old, whose passion is sports, but is too young to hit the ball D) an 8-year-old, whose passion is sports, but is teased by her peers for being “dumb” 28. Dwes regularly gets into trouble for his behavior; but when he messes up, he thinks, “It's their fault, not mine.” Which is NOT an accurate assessment of Dwes? A) This child is set up to continue to fail. B) Dwes has externalizing tendencies. C) This child has unrealistically high self-esteem. D) Dwes has internalizing tendencies. 29. Nick is very self-critical, feels powerless to affect what happens to him, and doesn't try to improve himself. Nick suffers from: A) learned helplessness, and probably has internalizing tendencies. B) learned helplessness, and probably has externalizing tendencies. C) both internalizing and externalizing tendencies. D) excessive emotion regulation and learned helplessness. 30.A child who believes that he will fail no matter how hard he tries has developed: A) low self-esteem. B) inferiority. C) an industrial complex. D) learned helplessness. 31.The danger with externalizing problems is unrealistically self-esteem. A) high B) frustrated C) low D) fluctuating 32.A child says, “I feel totally dumb at school.” The MOST effective or helpful strategy is to: A) say it doesn't matter, as she is a wonderful person. B) praise and encourage the child for effort, and say that it's most important to work hard. C) blame the teachers. D) tell the child that school doesn't matter if he is good at sports. 33. If a child gets a terrible math grade, which statement is LEAST effective or helpful? A) “Let's face it. Some people just aren't born to be good with numbers.” B) “Let's break this challenge into small steps, so you can succeed.” C) “Do the best you can. I'll be proud of you if you try very hard.” D) “If you start to lose confidence in your ability to do well in school, think of how well you are doing in Language Arts.” 34. When a child fails in some important area, which statement is LEAST helpful? A) “I still love you.” B) “If you work hard, you may be able to improve.” C) “If you did your best, that's what is most important.” D) “Don't worry. Some people just aren't naturally talented at that skill.” 35. If Celinez gets an “A” on her science test, which is the MOST helpful response? A) “I'm thrilled because you are brilliant in science!” B) “You have been trying so hard, so I'm thrilled!” C) “I'm thrilled because you will probably do well in anything you do!” D) “You probably have a high intelligence test score!” 36. Inez gets a terrific grade