Which of the following is TRUE regarding the influence of peers?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the influence of peers?
 
  a. It is generally negative.
  b. It always plays a less important role than that of parents.
  c. It is an important part of the socialization process.
  d. It is more important in the socialization of girls than in boys.

Question 2

Research consistently finds that fathers and mothers treat their children differently based on the child's sex. Which statement accurately explains some of this variance?
 
  a. Fathers respond to children to promote direct aggression, while mothers respond to children to promote relational aggression.
  b. Mothers respond to children based on their individual needs, while fathers respond to children based on gender stereotypes.
  c. Mothers respond to children to promote direct aggression, while Fathers respond to children to promote relational aggression.
  d. Fathers respond to children based on their individual needs, while mothers respond to children based on gender stereotypes.

Question 3

Which of the following take on increasing importance in middle childhood?
 
  a. Parents
  b. Peers
  c. Schools
  d. Siblings

Question 4

According to a research study described in your textbook, parents are more likely to encourage
 
  a. daughters when they're mildly aggressive.
  b. daughters when they're playing with dolls.
  c. sons when they're playing dress up.
 d. sons when they're helping an adult.