Question 1

Describe three ways parenting behaviors play a role in the developmental progress of children with disabilities.

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Question 2

When children are afraid to go to bed,Dr.Ferber advises parents

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Dr. Ferber advises parents to deal with underlying fears relating to everyday life. Ignoring the fears or putting the child to bed firmly will not address the root cause of the fear, and searching for monsters under the bed may reinforce the child's belief in their existence. By addressing any underlying fears or anxieties during the daytime, parents can help their child feel more comfortable and secure at bedtime.

Question 3

Engaging in sociodramatic play helps children develop in many ways including:

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Sociodramatic play provides opportunities for children to engage in cooperative play and negotiate their roles and differences of opinion with their peers. This helps children develop important social skills such as communication, conflict resolution, and empathy. Sociodramatic play does not reinforce gender appropriate behaviors or encourage immature behaviors, and while it can involve fantasy play, it is not focused on escaping unpleasant situations.

Question 4

Gender identity is

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Gender identity is not simply imposed on children by parents or complete by age two. Instead, it is the result of active construction on the part of the child, as they develop an understanding of their own gender in relation to societal expectations and norms.

Question 5

Four- to six-year-old children understand that when a bad event happens,a person

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Research has shown that young children understand that after a bad event, a person may worry that it will happen again in the future. They also understand that the experience of the bad event is connected to the person's emotions and thoughts about the future. However, they may not fully grasp the concept that a person may also want to avoid thinking about the bad event. Choice A is incorrect because children do not necessarily understand that a person will actively avoid thinking about the bad event. Choice C is incorrect because children do understand the connection between past events and future thoughts. Choice D is incorrect because only choice B accurately reflects young children's understanding of the impact of a bad event on a person's thoughts and feelings.

Question 6

James McHale found in his sample of middle-class parents of toddlers that

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James McHale found that parents in his sample wanted to spend more time with each other and the family as a unit, which is option A. Additionally, about two-thirds of parents were concerned about the level of anger one or both parents expressed, which is option C. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Question 7

Briefly describe three evaluative emotions that children develop in the early childhood years and give three examples of how these emotions are seen in their behavior.

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Question 8

A friend says her husband really enjoys rough and tumble play with their preschool twins,a boy and girl,but she worries her children will be too rough in their play with other children.What do you tell her? Such play

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Question 9

Factors accounting for the negative interactions that occurred in the families of James McHale's sample were all of the following EXCEPT

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Question 10

Describe four findings of James McHale regarding parents' coparenting alliance observed when their children were thirty months old.

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Question 11

Fathers' play with boys and girls,as observed in laboratory sessions,

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The observation of fathers' play with both sons and daughters elicited more male stereotyped behaviors in the play of both sons and daughters. This suggests that fathers' behavior can reinforce gender stereotypes in children's play.

Question 12

A father says he is worried because his three-year-old daughter is very upset about the birth of her baby sister,and he wants them to be close as they grow up.You tell him

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It is common for children to have negative feelings when a new sibling is born, but studies have shown that these negative feelings often fade within the first year, and most children end up having positive feelings and a good relationship with their younger siblings. Encourage the father to continue to foster positive interactions between the two siblings and to give the older child plenty of attention and reassurance. Siblings can have a lifelong bond, and it is never too early to start building that relationship.

Question 13

Family conversations with toddlers in Irish American families involve

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Question 14

Inhibited two-year-olds whose mothers continued to be overprotective in the preschool years were more likely to

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Research has shown that overprotective parenting can reinforce a child's fears and inhibitions, leading to them remaining fearful and inhibited into later childhood and adolescence. Therefore, inhibited two-year-olds whose mothers continue to be overprotective in the preschool years are more likely to remain fearful and inhibited.

Question 15

Briefly describe four ways parents' behavior contributes to the development of children's gender identity and give an example of each behavior in everyday life

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Question 16

When preschoolers are afraid of realistic events like barking dogs,

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Question 17

According to Ellen Galinsky,parents of preschool children are in the

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Question 18

Family conversations with toddlers in Taiwanese families involve

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Taiwanese family conversations with toddlers often focus on correcting social misbehaviors, emphasizing proper behavior and manners.

Question 19

Describe four ways that parents' play with children contributes to children's development in the preschool years and beyond.

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Question 20

When siblings break into fights,Dreikurs advises parents to

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Dreikurs advises parents to treat all the children the same to avoid fostering resentment or a sense of injustice among siblings, which can lead to more conflict.

Quiz 8: Parenting Children in Early Childhood