A major advance in thinking about one's own skills during middle childhood is the:

A major advance in thinking about one's own skills during middle childhood is the:
 
  a. Stability of perceived competence
  b. Gradual increase in socially acceptable behavior
  c. Ability to generalize across competency domains
  d. None of the above

Ques. 2

Between grades 3 and 6, self-competence ratings rose for both boys and girls except for:
 
  a. Physical appearance
  b. Scholastic competence
  c. Social acceptance
  d. Athletic competence

Ques. 3

Describe the information-processing model in detail using a concrete example of a school-age child's thinking about some familiar topic. Discuss how the computer is or is not an appropriate metaphor for the theory.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Ques. 4

According to William James the I refers to your:
 
  a. Self-esteem
  b. Awareness of yourself as a subject
  c. Belief in your abilities
  d. All of the above

Ques. 5

Personality psychology is the study of:
 
  a. Interpersonal relationships
  b. Affective states
  c. Social development
  d. Individual differences among people

Ques. 6

Cleo resists the urge to go outside and play soccer with her friends. Instead, she decides to finish her math homework and plans to play with them on Saturday. According to Freud, this system of conscience is governed by the:
 
  a. Id
  b. Ego
  c. Superego
  d. Ego Ideal

Ques. 7

In sixth grade, 11-year-old Aalam starts to perform better on his math tests. His parents, both mathematicians, are relieved since they've been working with Aalam and playing number games with him since he was young. His teacher says he finally gets math. Use each of the following theories to explain Aalam's cognitive performance: Piaget's cognitive-developmental theory, Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, and the information-processing perspective. Remember to use the terminology of each theory to describe the development taking place.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Ques. 8

The following variable has been identified as a major motivator for the academic achievement of children of immigrant communities:
 
  a. Self-recognition
  b. Prospects of wealth
  c. Teacher attention
  d. Family obligation

Ques. 9

When comparing math performance between boys and girls, which of the following statements is NOT true?
 
  a. Boys show better mathematical reasoning skills
  b. Boys have better basic math knowledge
  c. Girls have better computational skills than boys
  d. Boys show greater confidence in their math skills

Ques. 10

American children spend ________ as much classroom time in academic activities as children in Japan and China.
 
  a. one-quarter
  b. one-third
  c. one-half
  d. three-quarters

Ques. 11

Full service community schools:
 
  a. Have a difficult time showing their effectiveness
  b. Are not welcomed by parents
  c. Show the interrelatedness of physical and mental health with academic success
  d. Show increased behavior problems in the students