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.   Separation anxiety
B.   Extrafamilial fear
C.   Stranger wariness
D.   Fear of the unknown
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.   Contact comfort is the crucial element in the attachment process.
B.   Feeding and contact comfort are equally important 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.   Friendliness
B.   Fear
C.   Attachment
D.   Love
Question #5
When a baby acts upset because a significant other is leaving, the baby is exhibiting:
A.   General anxiety
B.   Fear of isolation
C.   Separation anxiety
D.   Solitary fear
Question #6
________ involves innate characteristics in behavioral styles, emotions, and ways of responding.
A.   Attachment
B.   Perception
C.   Temperament
D.   Social referencing
Question #7
Personality is influenced over time by:
A.   Gender norms
B.   Cultural norms
C.   Cultural norms, Gender norms and Biological dispositions
D.   Biological dispositions
Question #8
The close bond with a caregiver from which the infant derives a sense of security is called:
A.   Attachment
B.   Unionization
C.   Pair-bonding
D.   Synchrony
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.   Secure
B.   Disorganized
C.   Ambivalent
D.   Avoidant
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.   Securely attached.
B.   Insecure disorganized
C.   Insecure ambivalent
D.   Insecure avoidant.
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.   Securely attached.
B.   Insecure disorganized
C.   Insecure ambivalent
D.   Insecure avoidant.
Question #13
A child's typical activity during Freud’s oral stage is:
A.   Sucking and mouthing objects
B.   Playing peek-a-boo
C.   Feeling a blanket using the fingers
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.   Difficult
D.   Easy
Question #15
Which reaction is usually triggered by being prevented from obtaining a goal?
A.   Fear
B.   Sadness
C.   Shame
D.   Anger
Question #16
Which of these emotions is considered a self-conscious emotion?
A.   Pride
B.   Curiosity
C.   Fear of strangers
D.   Anger
Question #17
In Erikson's theory, the infant's earliest task is described as that of:
A.   Obtaining oral gratification
B.   Learning trust or mistrust
C.   Controlling bodily functions
D.   Learning pain and pleasure
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.   Reciprocal socialization
B.   Social referencing
C.   Secure attachment
D.   Goodness of fit
Question #19
Which behavior develops around 2 months of age?
A.   Laughter
B.   The social smile
C.   Anger
D.   Fear of unexpected sounds

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