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Child and Adolescent Development for Educators, 2/e
Judith Meece, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Student Study Guide by Nancy Defrates-Densch

Peer Relations and Moral Development

Multiple Choice Quiz



1

According to Seligman (1980), children at this stage of Perspective-Taking, are unable to recognize that other people may interpret the situation differently from them.
A)differentiated perspective-taking (about ages 5-9)
B)mutual perspective taking (about ages 10 – 15)
C)reciprocal perspective taking (about ages 7 – 12)
D)undifferentiated and egocentric perspective taking (about ages 3 – 6)
2

According to Seligman (1980), children at this stage of Perspective-Taking, recognize that others may have different perspectives on a situation, but their interpersonal understanding is unilateral and one-way.
A)differentiated perspective-taking (about ages 5-9)
B)mutual perspective taking (about ages 10 – 15)
C)reciprocal perspective taking (about ages 7 – 12)
D)undifferentiated and egocentric perspective taking (about ages 3 – 6)
3

According to Seligman (1980), children at this stage of Perspective-Taking are able to see their own, another person's, and their mutual perspectives from the viewpoint of a third person.
A)differentiated perspective-taking (about ages 5-9)
B)mutual perspective taking (about ages 10 – 15)
C)reciprocal perspective taking (about ages 7 – 12)
D)undifferentiated and egocentric perspective taking (about ages 3 – 6)
4

Which of the following is NOT a function of peers cited in your text?
A)provide opportunities for role exploration
B)provide a context for learning social skills
C)provide information about behavioral expectations and norms
D)provide a means for rebelling against parental authority
5

According to your text, this is a key determinant of peer rejection.
A)aggression
B)poor hygiene
C)having lots of friends
D)being friendly
6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic often found among popular children?
A)social competence
B)cooperative
C)aggressive
D)sensitive
7

What discipline style is associated positively with the development of prosocial behaviors?
A)induction
B)power-assertive
C)authoritarian
D)permissive
8

Which of the following is an example of instrumental aggression?
A)Linda purposefully breaks Bridget's new doll
B)Maddy pushes Belinda off a bike so she can ride it.
C)For fun, Jackie starts a rumor that 13 year-old Cyndi wets her bed.
D)Every time Ben passes Alice in the hall, he make an inappropriate sexual comment.
9

In which setting are you likely to see more physically aggressive behavior?
A)preschool
B)primary grade classrooms
C)middle school classrooms
D)high school classrooms
10

As children age, instrumental aggression declines. What is one reason for this?
A)the ability to delay gratification
B)repeated punishments
C)repeated reinforcement for prosocial behavior
D)none of the above
11

Gay and lesbian youth often encounter verbal and physical abuse from their homophobic peers. According to your text, which of the following is a possible outcome of these experiences?
A)Gay and lesbian youth are much better adjusted than their heterosexual peers.
B)Gay and lesbian youth are more likely than their heterosexual peers to attempt suicide.
C)Gay and lesbian youth are more likely than their heterosexual peers to become criminals
D)Gay and lesbian youth are more likely than their heterosexual peers to become involved in extra-curricular activities.
12

Bob says he doesn't want to skip school because it just isn't the right thing to do. At which of Kohlberg's levels of moral development would he be?
A)preconventional
B)conventional
C)postconventional
13

Jenni says she doesn't want to skip school because she knows she will be punished. At which of Kohlberg's levels of moral development would she be?
A)preconventional
B)conventional
C)postconventional
14

Joe says he doesn't want to skip school because it's against the rules. At which of Kohlberg's levels of moral development would he be?
A)preconventional
B)conventional
C)postconventional
15

Which of the following is a criticism of Kohlberg's theory?
A)moral reasoning and moral behavior may not be linked
B)his research was based on men
C)both of the above
D)neither of the above