Question 1

Of types of stimuli that elicit particular emotional responses, frequency of particular emotions, and intensity of emotional responses, which change during childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)   types of stimuli
B)   types of stimuli and frequency of particular emotions
C)   types of stimuli and intensity of emotional responses
D)   types of stimuli, frequency of particular emotions, and intensity of emotional responses

Question 2

The process by which a caregiver provides the needed comfort or distraction to help a child reduce his or her distress is called

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A)   co-regulation.
B)   self-comforting behavior.
C)   self-distraction.
D)   co-distraction.

Question 3

Thoughts of suicide may occur in those who suffer from this mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)   anxiety
B)   depression
C)   stress
D)   psychosis

Question 4

Most infants begin to express surprise by _____ months of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   6
C)   8
D)   10

Question 5

Which statement about the origins of cultural differences in emotion is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parental socialization plays a minor part in the development of emotions that are appropriate to the culture.
B)   Differences in emotional experience appear to be entirely due to environmental, as opposed to genetic, differences.
C)   Differences in emotional expression appear to be largely due to genetic differences.
D)   The same emotional experience may have different meanings across cultures.

Question 6

Baby Rachel sucks her thumb and rubs the ribbons in her baby doll's hair in response to fear-provoking situations. Baby Rachel is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)   gaze aversion.
B)   self-comforting.
C)   emotional restriction.
D)   mental distraction.

Question 7

A social group's informal norms about the demonstration of emotion and when and where they should be suppressed or masked are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)   display rules.
B)   social referencing.
C)   demonstration motives.
D)   emotion regulation.

Question 8

Which child is MOST likely to experience separation anxiety in the situation described?

Accepted Answer

A)   5-month-old Anton, who is placed in a car seat by his parent who then disappears from his view
B)   13-month-old Jordan, who walks away from her parent into another room
C)   23-month-old Ellie, who is playing on the floor when her parent leaves the room
D)   15-month-old Sebastian, who is placed into his crib by his parent, who then leaves the room

Question 9

Dr. Ey takes a functionalist approach to understanding emotional development. Which statement would she be MOST likely to make?

Accepted Answer

A)   "The purpose of anger is to initiate movement to eliminate an obstacle to one's goal."
B)   "Developmental changes in the experience of joy/pleasure are due to accumulating social experiences."
C)   "Distinct emotions are innate and present from early in life."
D)   "There is a direct link between the inner emotional state of fear and the facial expression that accompanies it."

Question 10

Twins Sheree and Caitlin, who are 3 years old, each just successfully completed a jigsaw puzzle. Sheree's puzzle was simple, and she completed it easily. Caitlin's puzzle was more difficult, and it took a lot of effort for her to complete it. Which twin is more likely to experience pride in her accomplishment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sheree is more likely than is Caitlin to experience pride.
B)   Caitlin is more likely than is Sheree to experience pride.
C)   Sheree and Caitlin are equally likely to experience pride.
D)   Neither Sheree nor Caitlin is likely to experience pride because they are both too young.

Question 11

The initial signs of fear develop at approximately _____ months of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   6 to 7
B)   2 to 3
C)   4 to 5
D)   8 to 9

Question 12

Children's decreased reliance on parents for help with emotional regulation as they get older does NOT reflect

Accepted Answer

A)   their increased ability to negotiate ways to resolve situations.
B)   increasing maturation of neurological systems.
C)   changes in adults' expectations of them.
D)   changes in the temporal lobe.

Question 13

When do anxiety disorders typically develop?

Accepted Answer

A)   during toddlerhood
B)   during childhood
C)   during adolescence
D)   during young adulthood

Question 14

Which statement is NOT true regarding stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stress can be a common experience in childhood and adolescence.
B)   Periodic stress can serve the adaptive function of mobilizing the child to take actions to reduce the stimulus that is provoking the anxiety.
C)   Stress becomes problematic when it is chronic.
D)   Stress always leads to the development of a mental disorder.

Question 15

Which of these is an indirect way in which parents affect the emotional development of their children?

Accepted Answer

A)   teaching sons not to cry
B)   reaction to their child crying
C)   teaching that hitting is not "nice"
D)   yelling at their children

Question 16

Part of the definition of temperament is that individual differences are

Accepted Answer

A)   entirely genetic.
B)   biologically based.
C)   environmentally based.
D)   unrelated to genetics.

Question 17

When anger is a frequent emotion expressed in the family home, children tend to display all of these EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   high self-esteem.
B)   reduced social competence.
C)   depression.
D)   anxiety.

Question 18

Mark's parents frequently argue with each other. Even though his parents do not express anger toward him frequently, he is more likely to have all of these EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   behavior problems.
B)   high self-esteem.
C)   deficits in social competence.
D)   poor self-regulation.

Question 19

Which parental practice in response to a child doing something wrong is likely to influence the child to feel shame rather than guilt?

Accepted Answer

A)   telling the child that he or she did a mean thing, rather than that he or she is mean
B)   publicly humiliating the child
C)   helping the child to understand the consequences of his or her actions for others
D)   communicating respect and love in disciplinary situations

Question 20

Which individual is MOST likely to suffer from depression?

Accepted Answer

A)   Brandon, who is 10 years old
B)   Sam, who is 7 years old
C)   Rebecca, who is 13 years old
D)   John, who is 18 years old

Exam 10: Emotional Development

Most infants begin to express surprise by _____ months of age.

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Baby Rachel sucks her thumb and rubs the ribbons in her baby doll's hair in response to fear-provoking situations. Baby Rachel is engaging in

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Part of the definition of temperament is that individual differences are

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When anger is a frequent emotion expressed in the family home, children tend to display all of these EXCEPT

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Thoughts of suicide may occur in those who suffer from this mental disorder.

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The initial signs of fear develop at approximately _____ months of age.

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Which parental practice in response to a child doing something wrong is likely to influence the child to feel shame rather than guilt?

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Mark's parents frequently argue with each other. Even though his parents do not express anger toward him frequently, he is more likely to have all of these EXCEPT

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A social group's informal norms about the demonstration of emotion and when and where they should be suppressed or masked are referred to as

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Which child is MOST likely to experience separation anxiety in the situation described?

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The process by which a caregiver provides the needed comfort or distraction to help a child reduce his or her distress is called

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Dr. Ey takes a functionalist approach to understanding emotional development. Which statement would she be MOST likely to make?

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Which statement is NOT true regarding stress?

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Which statement about the origins of cultural differences in emotion is TRUE?

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Which individual is MOST likely to suffer from depression?

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Which of these is an indirect way in which parents affect the emotional development of their children?

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Children's decreased reliance on parents for help with emotional regulation as they get older does NOT reflect

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Of types of stimuli that elicit particular emotional responses, frequency of particular emotions, and intensity of emotional responses, which change during childhood?

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When do anxiety disorders typically develop?

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Baby Rachel sucks her thumb and rubs the ribbons in her baby doll's hair in response to fear-provoking situations. Baby Rachel is engaging in

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When anger is a frequent emotion expressed in the family home, children tend to display all of these EXCEPT

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Thoughts of suicide may occur in those who suffer from this mental disorder.

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The initial signs of fear develop at approximately _____ months of age.

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Which parental practice in response to a child doing something wrong is likely to influence the child to feel shame rather than guilt?

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Mark's parents frequently argue with each other. Even though his parents do not express anger toward him frequently, he is more likely to have all of these EXCEPT

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A social group's informal norms about the demonstration of emotion and when and where they should be suppressed or masked are referred to as

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Which child is MOST likely to experience separation anxiety in the situation described?

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