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51. According to Mary Ainsworth, when a child with avoidant attachment : 1252968
51. According to Mary Ainsworth, when a child with avoidant attachment style is exposed to the strange situation experiment, he/she will:
A. continue to show signs of distress when the mother returns after a brief absence.
B. refuse to play and explore new settings when the mother is not present.
C. show no concern when the mother leaves the room.
D. exhibit inconsistent and contradictory behavior toward the mother when she returns.
52. Rebecca takes her 1-year-old son, Adam, to visit an infant-toddler program in which she hopes to enroll him. Adam appears very anxious and is unwilling to explore and play with the toys, even though Rebecca is close by. When Rebecca leaves the room to fill out some forms, Adam becomes extremely upset and remains inconsolable. When Rebecca returns, Adam stays close to her, holding onto her leg. However, Adam makes it very clear he does not want her to touch him or pick him up. In fact, he starts kicking and hitting her. In the context of the findings of Mary Ainsworth, which term best describes Adam’s attachment style?
A. Patriarchal
B. Ambivalent
C. Avoidant
D. Secure
53. Compared to ambivalent or avoidant children, children who are securely attached during infancy:
A. are less socially and emotionally competent during childhood.
B. are less likely to have psychological problems later in life.
C. tend to have lesser successful romantic relationships in adulthood.
D. are more likely to suffer from mood disorders during their adolescence.
54. Which of the following figures best approximates the percentage of families in which it is the father who stays home to care for preschool children?
A. 2
B. 7
C. 13
D. 25
55. While investigating the influence of culture on children’s play, it was observed that:
A. Korean-American children were free of the influence of culture.
B. nature had no influence on Anglo-American children.
C. Anglo-American children were more likely to be influenced by nurture as compared to Korean-American children.
D. Korean-American children engage in proportionately less “pretend” play than do Anglo-American children.
56. For children from poor, disadvantaged homes, high-quality out-of-home child care is associated with:
A. genetic diseases.
B. long-term intellectual gains.
C. genetic mutations.
D. intellectual decline.
57. The study of attachment style is associated with _____ and the study of parenting style is associated with _____.
A. Baumrind; Ainsworth
B. Ainsworth; Baumrind
C. Erikson; Baumrind
D. Ainsworth; Erikson
58. Joan’s mom and dad believe that parents know best. They expect Joan to obey all parental rules without uttering a word, and they are quick to impose stern punishments if she does not comply. In Baumrind’s terms, Joan’s parents are:
A. authoritarian.
B. permissive.
C. authoritative.
D. uninvolved.
59. Hailey’s parents demand that she follow their instructions without asking any question. Isabella’s parents are firm as well, but are more likely to reason with her and explain the consequences of her behavior. In Baumrind’s terms, Hailey’s parents are _____; Isabella’s are _____.
A. authoritarian; authoritative
B. authoritative; authoritarian
C. permissive; authoritarian
D. authoritative; permissive
60. Maura and Trish are eighth graders who have been caught smoking. Maura’s parents yell at her and refuse to let her explain things. They ground her for a month, and take away her television and Internet privileges for two months. Trish’s parents talk to her about their disappointment and concern; additionally, they make her spend every afternoon for a week at the library, researching the dangers of smoking and discussing her findings with them each night at dinner. Most likely, Maura’s parents are _____ and Trish’s are _____.
A. permissive; authoritative
B. authoritarian; permissive
C. authoritarian; authoritative
D. authoritative; permissive
