Question 1

During middle childhood, especially the preteen years, ____ become(s) increasingly important.&#10;A) friendships&#10;B) victimization&#10;C) self-worth&#10;D) successful intelligence

Accepted Answer

Friendships become increasingly important during middle childhood as children start to form more complex social relationships and develop a sense of belonging and identity.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a source of information about a child ages six to twelve?&#10;A) the child&#10;B) parents&#10;C) case file&#10;D) peers

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Children not liked very much during middle childhood are often categorized as:&#10;A) bullies.&#10;B) sociometric rejectees&#10;C) mixers&#10;D) teacher negatives

Accepted Answer

Sociometric rejectees are children who are not well-liked by their peers, often due to social rejection or exclusion during middle childhood.

Question 4

Obesity emerges as a problem during middle childhood due to:&#10;A) overeating and poor nutrition.&#10;B) intelligence and physical maturation.&#10;C) social impairments.&#10;D) sensory-related issues.

Accepted Answer

Overeating and poor nutrition are primary factors contributing to obesity in middle childhood, as they lead to an imbalance between calorie intake and expenditure.

Question 5

Social cognition, self-esteem, and relationships represent:&#10;A) cognitive development.&#10;B) successful intelligence.&#10;C) social development.&#10;D) concrete operations.

Accepted Answer

Social cognition, self-esteem, and relationships are components of social development, which involves understanding and interacting with others.

Deck 5: Interviewing Skills