Childrens attitudes toward cultural groups can be influenced by
a. associating the groups with positive words.
b. associating the groups with negative words.
c. remarks made by friends.
d. all of these.
Question 2Gardner has shown that spatial intelligence is associated with art and linguistic intelligence but not logical- mathematical intelligence.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 3Bigler, Brown, and Markell (2001) found that when children are given social comparisons, such as the yellow group is more athletic, they
a. ignore what adults tell them.
b. ignore what teachers tell them.
c. do not express prejudice.
d. use the comparisons themselves.
Question 4Young children use numbers to solve everyday problems by constructing number meanings through real-world experiences and the use of physical materials.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 5Typically, attitude is which step in the development of prejudice?
a. The first
b. The last
c. The third
d. None; attitude is not part of the developmental sequence leading to prejudice.
Question 6Research has demonstrated that virtually all young children have the capability to learn and become competent in mathematics.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 7Naming, labeling, and classifying people based on noticeable physical characteristics are all encompassed in which step in the development of prejudice?
a. Awareness
b. Identification
c. Isolation
d. Attitude
Quick Reply
