CDE 7 - Child Growth and Development » Spring 2021 » Chapter 6

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Question #1
An infant's fear at seeing an unfamiliar person is called:
A.   Fear of the unknown
B.   Stranger wariness
C.   Separation anxiety
D.   Extrafamilial fear
Question #2
Another term for independence is:
A.   Autonomy
B.   Synchrony
C.   Governed
D.   Controlled
Question #3
What is the significant finding of Harlow's experiments on monkeys reared by surrogate mothers?
A.   Feeding and contact comfort are equally important in the attachment process.
B.   Contact comfort is the crucial element in the attachment process.
C.   Feeding is the crucial element in the attachment process.
D.   Thermal comfort is the crucial element in the attachment process.
Question #4
Contact comfort is believed to be the foundation of:
A.   Attachment
B.   Fear
C.   Love
D.   Friendliness
Question #5
When a baby acts upset because a significant other is leaving, the baby is exhibiting:
A.   Separation anxiety
B.   Solitary fear
C.   Fear of isolation
D.   General anxiety
Question #6
________ involves innate characteristics in behavioral styles, emotions, and ways of responding.
A.   Social referencing
B.   Attachment
C.   Temperament
D.   Perception
Question #7
Personality is influenced over time by:
A.   Cultural norms
B.   Cultural norms, Gender norms and Biological dispositions
C.   Biological dispositions
D.   Gender norms
Question #8
The close bond with a caregiver from which the infant derives a sense of security is called:
A.   Pair-bonding
B.   Synchrony
C.   Attachment
D.   Unionization
Question #9
Josh is 15 months old. His parents have been his consistent caregivers since birth. Most likely, Josh's attachment type will be:
A.   Avoidant
B.   Disorganized
C.   Secure
D.   Ambivalent
Question #10
Harry's mother left him for a few minutes. When she returned, Harry climbed into her lap and then resumed playing. Harry is probably a(n) _____ attached child.
A.   Disorganized
B.   Timidly
C.   Securely
D.   Insecurely
Question #11
The most common attachment style among children in the US is:
A.   Insecure avoidant.
B.   Insecure disorganized
C.   Securely attached.
D.   Insecure ambivalent
Question #12
In the Strange Situation, Jessica basically ignored her mother, was not upset when she left the room, and did not seek her out when she returned. Mary Ainsworth would most likely classify Jessica as being:
A.   Insecure ambivalent
B.   Securely attached.
C.   Insecure disorganized
D.   Insecure avoidant.
Question #13
A child's typical activity during Freud’s oral stage is:
A.   Feeling a blanket using the fingers
B.   Sucking and mouthing objects
C.   Playing peek-a-boo
D.   Toilet training
Question #14
Based on the New York Longitudinal Study, the majority of children fit into which temperament type?
A.   Slow to warm
B.   Typical
C.   Easy
D.   Difficult
Question #15
Which reaction is usually triggered by being prevented from obtaining a goal?
A.   Shame
B.   Fear
C.   Sadness
D.   Anger
Question #16
Which of these emotions is considered a self-conscious emotion?
A.   Anger
B.   Fear of strangers
C.   Pride
D.   Curiosity
Question #17
In Erikson's theory, the infant's earliest task is described as that of:
A.   Learning pain and pleasure
B.   Obtaining oral gratification
C.   Learning trust or mistrust
D.   Controlling bodily functions
Question #18
________ refers to the match between a child's temperament and the caregiver’s ability to work with it and read the child’s cues.
A.   Social referencing
B.   Secure attachment
C.   Reciprocal socialization
D.   Goodness of fit
Question #19
Which behavior develops around 2 months of age?
A.   Laughter
B.   The social smile
C.   Fear of unexpected sounds
D.   Anger

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