Final

Question 1

A pattern of behavior that impairs a child’s emotional development or sense of self-worth is:

Answer 1

X Neglect

Question 2

According to lecture, all of the following poverty-related variables may impact child development outcomes EXCEPT

Answer 2

Number of Siblings

Question 3

Of the below options, infants and toddlers learn most effectively from

Answer 3

Real-life interactions with other people.

Question 4

A type of stress that results from a relatively rare occurrence that may overwhelm the individual

Answer 4

Non-normative Stress

Question 5

Among parents who had been abused as children

Answer 5

about 30% perpetuate the cycle and become abusive parents.

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of unstructured time?

Answer 6

• An increase in the likelihood of criminal behavior
• An increase in teen sexuality and pregnancy
• An increase in drug and alcohol use

Question 7

According to lecture, poverty guidelines specify:

Answer 7

when a family is considered to be living in poverty.

Question 8

Looking at the quality of the relationship that a teen has with an important non-parental adult in their life, research has found that these relationships are

Answer 8

A Unique sort of support, rather than a substitute for the teen’s relationship with parents

Question 9

The highest rate of child abuse is among which group?

Answer 9

Infants & toddlers 3 or younger.

Question 10

In order for structured activities for adolescents to be effective in reducing deviant behavior, it is important that

Answer 10

The activities occur After School when teens would otherwise be hanging out with friends doing hood rat things outside of adult supervision.

Question 11

Brown, Nobiling, Teufel, and Birch (2011) assessed adolescents’ perception of discretionary activities, overscheduling, and stress. When asked “what would you do with more time?”, a large majority of adolescents reported they would

Answer 11

Hangout with friends.

Question 12

Mandated reporters are individuals who:

Answer 12

are required to report suspected abuse

Question 13

According to the readings, child poverty is associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Answer 13

fewer friends

Question 14

Research that has evaluated formal mentoring programs has found that

Answer 14

In many cases, the programs have only a small effect.

Question 15

Negative attitudes toward a particular racial group are

discriminatory actions.

racism.

prejudices.

stereotypes

Answer 15

Prejudices.

Question 16

A distal influence on creating a nurturing environment includes:

Answer 16

Neighborhood Decay

Question 17

According to the lecture, sexting could be an issue for teens for what reasons-

Answer 17

• 17% of sexters share the messages with other people
• Photos & videos leave a digital footprint
• Underage sexting is punishable under child pornography laws

Question 18

Which of the following matches the eating disorder with the description of the typical weight of individuals with the disorder: Significantly underweight

Anorexia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa

Binge-eating disorder

Bulimarexia

Answer 18

Anorexia Nervosa

Question 19

Which of the following matches the eating disorder with the description of the typical weight of individuals with the disorder: Overweight or obese

Anorexia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa

Binge-eating disorder

Bulimarexia

Answer 19

Binge-eating disorder

Question 20

___________ is a pervasive system of advantage and disadvantage based on race.

A stereotype

Racism

Prejudice

Discrimination

Answer 20

Racism

Question 21

Just having the television on, even if children aren’t watching it, can disrupt children’s play.

True

False

Answer 21

Truuu

Question 22

When we look at the characteristics that place a child at an increased risk of becoming a victim of maltreatment, we find that

Answer 22

Younger children are at a great risk.

Question 23

One advantage of adolescents having some unstructured time with peers is that it

Answer 23

Allows them to develop an identity separate from their parents.

Question 24

What are the socio-cultural factors influencing development of eating disorders?

Answer 24

Being thin = beautiful
Media
Availability of food

Question 25

For 86% of individuals, the age of onset for eating disorders occurs by the age of _________

Answer 25

20 years old

Question 26

Compared to other industrialized nations, the United States has one of the ___________ child poverty rates.

Answer 26

Highest

Question 27

In 2009, child poverty rates were above 30% for which races?

Answer 27

- Native American - Black - Hispanic

Question 28

What are 3 of the 4 types of Neglect?

Answer 28

- Physical - Medical - Emotional

Question 29

Having a natural mentor during adolescence has been associated with

Answer 29

A reduced risk of problem behaviors.

Question 30

Sexual abuse occurs in families from all ethnic and racial backgrounds and at all socioeconomic levels. True False

Answer 30

True

Question 31

A person is classified as underweight if their BMI is less than _______

Answer 31

18.5

Question 32

On average, how many children in the United States die each day due to abuse or neglect?

Answer 32

4

Question 33

The research on the association between television viewing and obesity has found that

Answer 33

Children who spend more time watching television spend less time engaged in physical activity.

Question 34

Poverty has the most damaging effects on children who experience poverty in early childhood. experience poverty in middle childhood. experience poverty during adolescence. move into and out of poverty.

Answer 34

Experience Poverty in Early Childhood

Question 35

Failure to meet a child's basic needs for food, clothing, housing, and education is the definition of

Answer 35

Neglect

Question 36

Children born of individuals who were developing in their mother’s womb during China’s 1958 famine are more likely to (students: the focus here is on the third generation):

Answer 36

Xdevelop Xmalnourished XPrego

Question 37

Osteoporosis, brittle hair and nails, and dry skin are associated with which disorder?

Answer 37

Anorexia nervosa

Question 38

Which of the following statements about organized activities is true? Many children spend 20 hours a week or more in organized activities. Three-quarters of all American children do not participate in any organized activities. Relatively few children appear to be overscheduled with organized activities. Younger children are more likely to be overscheduled than adolescents.

Answer 38

X 20+ X more likely X 3/4

Question 39

Bob over-exercises and is constantly concerned about making sure he stays lean and muscular. He is among other men in the United States who: live an ideal lifestyle have an eating disorder are a role model for others have a personality disorder

Answer 39

Have an Eating Disorder

Question 40

Two evidence-based therapies for eating disorders are:

Answer 40

Cognitive & Dialectical behavior therapy

Question 41

Which of the following matches the eating disorder with the description of the typical weight of individuals with the disorder: - Weight varies; usually normal weight or overweight Anorexia nervosa Bulimia nervosa Binge-eating disorder Bulimarexia

Answer 41

Bulimia Nervosa

Question 42

Under which circumstance, does educational television appear to have a positive effect?

Answer 42

A positive effect on learning for children older than 2

Question 43

There is a _____________ between heavy use of media (including entertainment TV and video games) and school performance.

Answer 43

Negative Correlation

Question 44

For individuals with bulimia nervosa, complications from vomiting over time may be “chipmunk cheeks,” which consists of swollen _______

Answer 44

Salivary Glands

Question 45

Results of correlational studies suggest

Answer 45

The developing brain is Vulnerable to the chronic Stress of Poverty.