PORTAGE LEARNING LATEST
PSYC 140 FINAL
EXAM
True or false? Most children with ADHD are better able to control
problem behaviors when given individual attention. - ANSWERS-True
True or false? Parents of children with ADHD can help their kids by
encouraging kids to write down homework assignments and use
notebook organizers. - ANSWERS-True
True or false? Neglected children tend to show less negative outcomes
than rejected children, according to peer status research. - ANSWERS-
True
__________ children receive high numbers of negative votes in research
studies on peer statuses. - ANSWERS-Rejected
The module discussed common consequences of divorce on children.
Describe two of these. - ANSWERS-Answers need to describe 2 of the
following: change in family finances, change in where family members
live, increased parental stress, increase in family conflict, change in
parenting styles.
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PSYC 140 FINAL
EXAM
Describe in detail the two courses of juvenile delinquency. Then,
describe in detail two of Garbarino's recommendations for how to
intervene in the life of an individual troubled teenage boy. Do you think
these recommendations are likely to work? Why or why not? -
ANSWERS-4 pts for Descriptions of the two courses should include the
following: Adolescence-limited—more common, more benign, only
occurs during adolescence. Life-course persistent— more serious, starts
before adolescence and continues afterward, social and biological causes
most likely. Then 4 points for recommendations, which should include 2
of the following, described sufficiently: encourage boys' empathy
toward others, find ways to protect boys from media and situations that
promote aggression, stimulate spirituality, mentoring, promote education
and build self-esteem, positive social support, decrease macho
stereotypes, therapy, change materialistic values, skills building, calming
environments. 2 pts for POV on recommendations—must be sufficiently
detailed and based on evidence.
Which two gonadotropins did you learn about in the module? -
ANSWERS-FSH, LH
At what age do most girls in North America finish growing? -
ANSWERS-Approximately age 16
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PSYC 140 FINAL
EXAM
True or false? Most children with ADHD are better able to control
problem behaviors when given individual attention. - ANSWERS-True
True or false? Parents of children with ADHD can help their kids by
encouraging kids to write down homework assignments and use
notebook organizers. - ANSWERS-True
True or false? Neglected children tend to show less negative outcomes
than rejected children, according to peer status research. - ANSWERS-
True
__________ children receive high numbers of negative votes in research
studies on peer statuses. - ANSWERS-Rejected
The module discussed common consequences of divorce on children.
Describe two of these. - ANSWERS-Answers need to describe 2 of the
following: change in family finances, change in where family members
live, increased parental stress, increase in family conflict, change in
parenting styles.
END OF
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, PORTAGE LEARNING LATEST
PSYC 140 FINAL
EXAM
Describe in detail the two courses of juvenile delinquency. Then,
describe in detail two of Garbarino's recommendations for how to
intervene in the life of an individual troubled teenage boy. Do you think
these recommendations are likely to work? Why or why not? -
ANSWERS-4 pts for Descriptions of the two courses should include the
following: Adolescence-limited—more common, more benign, only
occurs during adolescence. Life-course persistent— more serious, starts
before adolescence and continues afterward, social and biological causes
most likely. Then 4 points for recommendations, which should include 2
of the following, described sufficiently: encourage boys' empathy
toward others, find ways to protect boys from media and situations that
promote aggression, stimulate spirituality, mentoring, promote education
and build self-esteem, positive social support, decrease macho
stereotypes, therapy, change materialistic values, skills building, calming
environments. 2 pts for POV on recommendations—must be sufficiently
detailed and based on evidence.
Which two gonadotropins did you learn about in the module? -
ANSWERS-FSH, LH
At what age do most girls in North America finish growing? -
ANSWERS-Approximately age 16
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