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.   Governed
C.   Controlled
D.   Synchrony
Question #3
What is the significant finding of Harlow's experiments on monkeys reared by surrogate mothers?
A.   Thermal 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.   Contact 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.   Friendliness
D.   Love
Question #5
When a baby acts upset because a significant other is leaving, the baby is exhibiting:
A.   Solitary fear
B.   Separation anxiety
C.   Fear of isolation
D.   General anxiety
Question #6
________ involves innate characteristics in behavioral styles, emotions, and ways of responding.
A.   Attachment
B.   Temperament
C.   Perception
D.   Social referencing
Question #7
Personality is influenced over time by:
A.   Biological dispositions
B.   Gender norms
C.   Cultural norms
D.   Cultural norms, Gender norms and Biological dispositions
Question #8
The close bond with a caregiver from which the infant derives a sense of security is called:
A.   Attachment
B.   Pair-bonding
C.   Unionization
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.   Ambivalent
C.   Avoidant
D.   Disorganized
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.   Insecurely
C.   Timidly
D.   Securely
Question #11
The most common attachment style among children in the US is:
A.   Securely attached.
B.   Insecure disorganized
C.   Insecure avoidant.
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 avoidant.
B.   Securely attached.
C.   Insecure disorganized
D.   Insecure ambivalent
Question #13
A child's typical activity during Freud’s oral stage is:
A.   Toilet training
B.   Playing peek-a-boo
C.   Sucking and mouthing objects
D.   Feeling a blanket using the fingers
Question #14
Based on the New York Longitudinal Study, the majority of children fit into which temperament type?
A.   Typical
B.   Slow to warm
C.   Difficult
D.   Easy
Question #15
Which reaction is usually triggered by being prevented from obtaining a goal?
A.   Shame
B.   Anger
C.   Sadness
D.   Fear
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.   Goodness of fit
C.   Secure attachment
D.   Reciprocal socialization
Question #19
Which behavior develops around 2 months of age?
A.   Anger
B.   The social smile
C.   Fear of unexpected sounds
D.   Laughter

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