31.What do children need in order to survive their parents’ occasional anger, unequal treatment, and other unfairness?
a.patience and perseverance
b.strength and understanding
c.extended family
d.security, acceptance, and love
32.The egalitarian parenting style emphasizes:
a.basic religious teachings.
b.the sanctity of parenthood.
c.autonomy and independence.
d.family obligation and tradition.
33.Which of the following groups has the highest percentage of children living in single-parent households?
a.whites
b.African Americans
c.Hispanics
d.Asian Americans
34.Of the key dimensions of mothering and fathering, the most important seems to be:
a.stimulation.
b.physical contact.
c.acceptance.
d.responsive care.
35.Early stimulation tends to:
a.produce children who are difficult to handle.
b.disturb the infant’s sense of well-being.
c.stabilize a child's blood pressure.
d.enhance development and later learning.
36.Why do some researchers feel that the government should make preschool mandatory?
a.Early stimulation is the most important factor in brain development.
b.School is essential in identity formation.
c.The government standards for entrance to kindergarten demand it.
d.Children learn to understand the bureaucratic nature of school.
37.Early deprivation of stimulation generally leads to:
a.hyperactivity and behavioral problems.
b.poor physical health.
c.slower learning later in life.
d.delayed sexual development.
38.A little stress is good for children because it enables them to develop:
a.a sense of security.
b.strong egos.
c.stress tolerance.
d.their individuality.
39.Greg is concerned that his wife is being overprotective of their six-year-old son, Jacob. An example of overprotection would be:
a.letting Jacob cross the street by himself.
b.settling a dispute between Jacob and one of his friends.
c.giving him a bicycle for his birthday.
d.signing Jacob up for swimming lessons.
40.Compared with fathers in the past, men today are more likely to do all of the following
EXCEPT:
a.routine child-care activities.
b.play with their children.
c.live apart from their children.
d.participate in childbirth.