14 Questions
According to the cognitive biological theory of gender-role development, which of the following is associated with the childbearing role?
Female nurturance
According to the parental investment theory, what is passed on by individuals to their offspring?
Genetic material
According to the learning theories of gender-role development, which of the following can be more influential than adult reinforcement in shaping gender-inappropriate play?
Same-sex peer reinforcement
Which of the following is true about the developing self in early childhood?
The developing self is influenced by social interaction and experiences.
What is the main characteristic of self-concept in early childhood?
It is based on concrete and observable terms.
Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development occurs during the preschool years?
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt
Which theory of play emphasizes the importance of fantasy and pretend play?
Psychoanalytic theory
What are the three aspects of empathy?
Emotional, behavioral, and cognitive empathy
Which parenting style is associated with higher levels of aggression in children?
Authoritarian parenting
What is the process of acquiring gender-consistent behaviors called?
Gender typing
Which of the following is NOT a potential outcome of authoritative parenting?
Anxiety
Which parenting style is characterized by high control, low communication, high maturity demands, and low nurturance?
Authoritarian
Which type of play involves children engaging in a common activity and talking about it with each other, but without assigning tasks or roles?
Associative play
Which age group of children tends to prefer interacting with same-sex peers?
Age 3
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