Question 1

Parents of insecurely attached children have a number of characteristics. Which is not usually one of these characteristics?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Regarding musical experiences for young children, the author of your textbook suggests that

Accepted Answer

The author suggests that young children prefer to be actively engaged in the experience of music, rather than just passively listening. This can include activities such as singing, playing instruments, and moving/dancing to music. While listening and developing music appreciation are important, they should not be the only musical experiences provided for young children.

Question 3

The most typical form of musical experience for preschool children is

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

One of the essential characteristics of social play is that the players must share their imaginations when developing the themes of a play episode.

Accepted Answer

Social play involves interaction and cooperation among players, and sharing their imaginations when developing the themes of a play episode is a crucial part of this process. Players must be willing to engage and contribute to the imaginative aspects of the play, which helps to enhance the overall experience and create a sense of belonging and community among the participants.

Question 5

Which of the following conditions is not a prerequisite of social play?

Accepted Answer

The idea that once the theme has been established, no variations may occur is not a prerequisite for social play. In fact, variations can often occur as part of the play process, as children negotiate and modify their roles and the storyline in response to each other's ideas and actions. The other options listed are all important prerequisites for successful social play.

Question 6

Most of the research on the value of play in promoting role-taking skills indicates that

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that gentle adult supervision of play is necessary for improvements in role-taking skills. While play itself is valuable, having a caring adult present can help guide and facilitate the process of children learning to take on different roles and perspectives. Thus, option E is the correct answer.

Question 7

Which is not a predictor of the sophistication of a child's ability to assume the roles and viewpoints of other people?

Accepted Answer

Gender is not a predictor of sophistication in assuming the roles and viewpoints of others. The other factors - level of development, intelligence, child-rearing practices, and parental styles of discipline - all have some influence on a child's ability to understand and take on the perspectives of others. However, gender itself is not typically considered a major factor in this regard.

Question 8

Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934) believed that play was essential in the formation of children's symbolic abilities. Why?

Accepted Answer

Vygotsky believed that in play, children engage in activities that are not necessarily tied to the present reality, allowing them to use objects and actions symbolically. Through symbolic play, children learn to separate an object from its actual use and associate it with something else, such as using a stick as a toy airplane or a pencil as a wand. In this way, play enables children to practice and refine their ability to use symbols, which is essential for learning and cognitive development.

Question 9

Children are more likely to be sensitive role-takers if their parents emphasize __________ in their disciplinary practices.

Accepted Answer

If parents emphasize the feelings of others in their disciplinary practices, children are more likely to develop empathy and become sensitive role-takers. This can happen by talking about how their behavior affected others' feelings and discussing ways to make amends for any harm done. Focusing on punishment or rewards alone does not necessarily foster empathy or sensitivity towards others.

Question 10

In addition to parental willingness to play, the other predictor of the closeness of attachment is the ________ of social interaction between parent and child.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In addition to parental willingness to play,...

Question 11

Eleven-month-old Roger's parents briefly leave him alone in a strange room, and when they return Roger reacts to them with hostility and resistance. According to Mary Ainsworth, Roger is probably

Accepted Answer

Roger's hostile and resistant reaction indicates that he is exhibiting behavior consistent with an insecure-avoidant attachment style. This suggests that Roger may not have developed a strong sense of trust in his caregivers and may feel uncomfortable with unfamiliar situations or people.

Question 12

How do rejected children often behave in a physical play situation?

Accepted Answer

Rejected children may exhibit a range of behaviors in physical play situations, including becoming over-stimulated, displaying aggressive behavior, having difficulty sustaining play activities, and avoiding play due to fear of intense stimulation. These behaviors can stem from a lack of social skills, confidence, or positive feedback from peers, leading to difficulties in engaging in play in a healthy, constructive manner.

Question 13

Research on the coaching of children in social skills indicates that

Accepted Answer

Research on the coaching of children in social skills indicates that the effects of coaching are both positive and lasting, suggesting that coaching is beneficial for most children. Option B is incorrect as coaching works for both neglected and rejected children. Option C is also incorrect as coaching is found to be of value for most children. Option D is incorrect as research indicates that the effects of coaching are both positive and lasting. Option E is also incorrect as pressuring the peer group may not always be effective and may not address the underlying issues of the child's social skills.

Question 14

Which of the following comments by a parent is the most likely to encourage a child to be a sensitive role-taker?

Accepted Answer

This comment focuses on the child's positive behavior and how it makes the parent happy, rather than criticizing or threatening the child. This positive reinforcement encourages the child to continue to behave in a sensitive and caring way towards others.

Question 15

Parents of securely-attached infants differ from those whose children are less securely-attached in their

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parents of securely-attached infants differ from those...

Question 16

Six-year-old Sarah rarely interacted with other children while her behavior was being observed by a psychologist one day, she never engaged in games of any sort, and she typically played alone. What can be concluded about Sarah?

Accepted Answer

No conclusions can be drawn from such limited samples of behavior because observing Sarah's behavior for just one day does not provide enough information to make a definitive conclusion about her social interactions or overall behavior.

Question 17

Jake sees a group of children engaged in a free throw contest on the basketball court. He says, "Hey, guys, I'd like to play too. But I hate basketball. I want to play football instead." This type of approach to social play is characteristic of children who are __________ their peers.

Accepted Answer

Jake's statement suggests that he wants to play a different game from his peers, indicating that he may feel rejected by the group engaged in the free throw contest. This is a common behavior exhibited by children who feel excluded or rejected by their peer group.

Question 18

The most effective social intervention approach with unpopular children is

Accepted Answer

Coaching involves providing guidance, feedback, and support to an individual in order to improve their social skills and interactions with others. This approach is particularly effective for unpopular children who may lack social skills or struggle with social anxiety, as it can help them develop the confidence and abilities they need to build positive relationships and succeed socially. Shaping, modeling, cooperating, and conditioning may all be useful techniques in certain contexts, but coaching is generally the most effective approach for working with unpopular children.

Question 19

When asked about specific types of musical experience they prefer, children express the least amount of interest in

Accepted Answer

The answer of When asked about specific types of musical...

Question 20

The least effective social intervention approach with unpopular children is

Accepted Answer

The answer of The least effective social intervention approach with...

Quiz 9: The Social Benefits of Play