Ten-year-old Wayne's father has just moved out of their home, and his parents are in the process of ...

Ten-year-old Wayne's father has just moved out of their home, and his parents are in the process of getting a divorce. Three of the following are likely to be true about Wayne. Which one is likely to be false?
 
  a. Wayne's family is probably wealthy rather than poor.
  b. Wayne may have to move into a smaller home or apartment.
  c. Wayne feels anxious and uncertain about what the custody arrangements might be.
  d. Despite his parents' frequent arguments in recent months, the news of their impending divorce has caught Wayne by surprise.

Ques. 2

Martha and Desmond are married and raising three children. Which one of the following best illustrates the co-parenting aspect of their marriage?
 
  a. They must determine who will take charge of paying the bills each month.
  b. They must agree on appropriate consequences when a child misbehaves.
  c. Martha typically defers to Desmond's judgment when a crisis arises.
  d. They must work hard to keep their intimate moments private.

Ques. 3

Three of the following statements are typically true of fathers. Which one is not typically true?
 
  a. Fathers are less likely than mothers to tend to children's physical needs.
  b. Fathers are more likely than mothers to engage children in active physical play.
  c. Fathers are more likely than mothers to help children learn to get along with others outside the family.
  d. Fathers are more likely than mothers to encourage children to talk about personal things.

Ques. 4

Imagine that you are a teacher in an American school. If your students are representative of the overall population of American children, then how many of them probably live with two married parents?
 
  a. About 24 of them
   b. About 85 of them
   c. About 65 of them

Ques. 5

Which one of the following fifth-grade teachers is most likely to be helpful to children whose parents are getting a divorce?
 
  a. Ms. Brown does not expect Lane to complete all of his assignments. Nor does she bring up his parents' divorce for fear of upsetting him.
  b. Mr. Black tells Susan that she can talk to him any time, although he doesn't pry. He continues to hold high expectations for Susan's school performance.
  c. Ms. Green gives Scott lots of one-on-one attention during the day. She also relieves him of his usual classroom responsibilities so he won't feel overwhelmed.
  d. Mr. White suggests that Deanne work quietly in a spare office across the hall so she can have a good cry if she needs to. He excuses her from the class's normal social activities.

Ques. 6

Sixteen-year-old Bernard wants to go on a three-day trip with his friends, some of whom are female. He tells his parents about the trip and asks if he can go. If Bernard's parents typically use an authoritarian parenting style, which one of the following responses is most likely?
 
  a. Absolutely not Case closed.
  b. Do whatever you want. You're getting old enough to decide for yourself in situations like this.
  c. Let's sit down and discuss this. We're not sure it's a good idea, but we'd like to hear about the details.
  d. We don't think it is a good idea, but if you really want to go, then do it.

Ques. 7

Which one of the following examples involving young adolescents reflects an authoritarian parenting style?
 
  a. Kelly's parents are very involved in their own lives and problems and do not provide Kelly with much affection or emotional support.
  b. Fern's parents allow her generous leeway in terms of bedtimes, curfews, and choice of friends.
  c. Henry's parents have high expectations for him but often ask him for his opinion when they set guidelines for acceptable behavior.
  d. Molly's parents are very strict, letting her know their high expectations and imposing strong penalties for failing or breaking their rules.

Ques. 8

The Adams family has two children, Rita (age 12) and Abby (age 8). Without knowing anything else about these children, we might predict three of the following. Which one are we least likely to predict?
 
  a. Rita is apt to be a role model for Abby.
  b. Abby will probably surpass Rita academically.
  c. The Adams parents may frequently ask Rita to look after Abby for short periods.
  d. When Abby is 12, she may be slightly more skillful in peer interactions than Rita was at age 12.