Question 1

Mr. Trahan teaches English from a constructivist approach to learning. In his classroom, it is LEAST likely that the students will be:

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A)   working in groups to discover the meaning of a poem.
B)   developing a script for a play that they will perform for the school.
C)   memorizing important Shakespearean quotes.
D)   going on a field trip to the theater and then writing about their experiences as a class.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Fernando doesn't cut in line, he raises his hand in class before talking, and stops his car at stop signs on the road. He focuses on conventional rules that have been established by social consensus in order to control behavior and maintain the social system. Which of the following best describes Fernando's reasoning?

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A)   Prosocial reasoning
B)   Moral reasoning
C)   Social consensus reasoning
D)   Social conventional reasoningE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Recent studies found that _____ was a protective factor for children growing up in low-socioeconomic-status conditions.

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A)   self-regulation
B)   low self-esteem
C)   perspective taking
D)   industryE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Many of today's children grow up receiving praise for mediocre or even poor performance. What could be a possible consequence of this?

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A)   They tend to undervalue the rewards that assertiveness and ambition can bring.
B)   The increased self-esteem produces better school performance.
C)   They are increasingly prone to delinquency and truancy.
D)   They may get upset easily when they lose a competition or receive a critique of their performance.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C) D

Question 5

Describe the ways children with low self-efficacy for learning differ from children having high self-efficacy for learning.

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List the four strategies for improving self-esteem in at-risk children.

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Question 7

Erik Erikson's fourth stage of development, appearing during middle and late childhood, is called:

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A)   industry versus inferiority.
B)   trust versus mistrust.
C)   initiative versus guilt.
D)   autonomy versus shame and doubt.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Tapi believes that all human beings have certain inalienable rights that need to be protected. She believes that the current law in her country that prohibits interracial marriage is unfair and should be changed. According to Kohlberg, which of the following describes Tapi's level of moral reasoning?

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A)   Postconventional
B)   Conventional
C)   Preconventional
D)   UniversalE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

At the "Meet Your Teacher" day before the school year started, Harish met Ms. Keppel. She asked, "So Harish, tell me something about you." He responded, "I was the best in my class last year, and picked for the All-Star Regional Soccer Team. I can accomplish anything I want to do." Harish is revealing his:

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A)   self-concept.
B)   self-control.
C)   self-efficacy.
D)   self-esteem.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Mark's daughter wants to start taking guitar lessons. He believes her when she says, "I know it will be hard and take a long time, but I know I can learn to play hard songs." Mark's daughter is high in:

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A)   self-concept.
B)   self-regulation.
C)   self-efficacy.
D)   self-awareness.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is not true regarding gender and school contexts?

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A)   Boys get better grades.
B)   Boys are more likely to drop out of school.
C)   Girls complete high school at a higher rate.
D)   Boys are more likely to be in special/remedial education classes.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is usually not true for students who live in poverty and their schools?

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A)   Disadvantaged neighborhoods are linked to less stimulating environments.
B)   Disadvantaged neighborhoods are linked to students with low verbal ability.
C)   They receive a high percentage of government money for teaching materials.
D)   Many of the school structures are old and not conducive to learning.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The highest stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development in which individuals develop a moral standard based on universal human rights.

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Question 14

Ava's friends were trying to get her to shoplift a small bottle of nail polish but she refused. All Ava could think about was how disappointed her grandmother would be if she heard that Ava had shoplifted. She wouldn't risk disappointing her grandmother in that way. Kohlberg would say Ava is reasoning at the _____ stage.

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A)   social systems morality
B)   individualism, instrumental purpose, and exchange
C)   social contract or utility and individual rights
D)   mutual interpersonal expectations, relationships, and interpersonal conformityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, during which of the following stages do people pursue their own interests but also let others do the same?

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A)   Social contract or utility and individual rights
B)   Individualism, instrumental purpose, and exchange
C)   Punishment and obedience orientation
D)   Social systems moralityE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Describe three differences found between schools in low-income areas and those in high-income areas.

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Compared with schools in higher-income areas, schools in low-income areas are more likely to have more students with low achievement test scores, low graduation rates, and smaller percentages of students going to college; they are more likely to have young teachers with less experience; and they are more likely to encourage rote learning. Too few schools in low-income neighborhoods provide students with environments that are conducive to learning and many of the schools' buildings and classrooms are old and crumbling. In sum, far too many schools in low-income neighborhoods provide students with environments that are not conducive to effective learning.

Question 17

In terms of self-understanding, children in late childhood are more likely than children in early childhood to:

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A)   compare themselves with others.
B)   refrain from social comparison.
C)   use physical characteristics to describe themselves.
D)   use outer states to describe themselves.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Angie's mother allows her to schedule her own study and relaxation times, with the expectation that Angie must continue doing well in school and must discuss her activities with her mother ahead of time. Her mother checks on Angie's school progress frequently and also talks to her about her social life and problems. This approach is called:

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A)   boundary ambiguity.
B)   latchkey control.
C)   unilateral control.
D)   coregulation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Among the types of sociometric statuses, _____ and _____ children are infrequently nominated as someone's best friend.

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A)   rejected; controversial
B)   rejected; average
C)   neglected; controversial
D)   rejected; neglectedE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Carol Dweck defines this as the cognitive view individuals develop for themselves regarding their fixed or growing cognitive qualities.

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