School Psychology
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School Psychology is a field that integrates principles of psychology and education to support the academic, behavioral, and emotional development of children and adolescents in school settings. This course explores the roles and responsibilities of school psychologists, including assessment, intervention, consultation, prevention, and advocacy. Students will examine methods for identifying and addressing learning disabilities, behavioral issues, and emotional challenges, as well as strategies for fostering positive learning environments. The course also covers collaboration with teachers, parents, and other professionals to promote student well-being and success, and addresses ethical, legal, and cultural considerations within diverse school communities.
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Adolescence 16th Edition by John W Santrock
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Chapter 1: Introduction
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Q1) A disadvantage of longitudinal research is
A)it is expensive to conduct.
B)it is time-consuming to conduct.
C)participants who remain in the study may be dissimilar to those who dropped out.
D)All of these choices are correct.
Answer: D
Q2) What do studies show about gender differences?
A)They appear to be expanding over time.
B)Males have more educational opportunities than females.
C)Gender differences are similar in all countries.
D)Sexual restrictions are more common for females than for males.
Answer: B
Q3) The factor that is manipulated in experimental research is the A)independent variable.
B)dependent variable.
C)extraneous variable.
D)None of these choices are correct.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Puberty, Health, and Biological Foundations
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Q1) Kaylee,age 22,has a cup of coffee for breakfast,skips lunch on most days,and eats a huge dinner.She is slightly overweight but does not exercise.She admits to getting by with only a few hours of sleep on weeknights but insists that she makes up for this by "sleeping in" on the weekends.Kaylee's lifestyle is
A)fairly typical of someone in emerging adulthood.
B)atypical of emerging adults;most emerging adults eat in a more healthy manner.
C)atypical of emerging adults;most emerging adults are underweight due to stress.
D)atypical of emerging adults;most emerging adults are exercise conscious.
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following factors can activate or suppress various aspects of the hormonal system?
A)stress
B)sexual activity
C)depression
D)All of these choices are correct
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: The Brain and Cognitive Development
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Q1) Which of the following is a similarity between Piaget's and Vygotsky's theories of cognitive development?
A)Teachers are seen as facilitators and guides.
B)Teachers are seen as directors and molders of learning.
C)The endpoint of cognitive development is formal operational thought.
D)Knowledge is constructed through social interaction.
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following has been linked to adolescent egocentrism?
A)drinking alcohol
B)smoking
C)depression
D)All of these choices are correct
Answer: D
Q3) The heightened self-consciousness of adolescence is known as
A)adolescent egocentrism.
B)adolescent self-absorption.
C)adolescent actor syndrome.
D)adolescent uniqueness syndrome.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: The Self, Identity, Emotion, and Personality
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Q1) Adam,age 28,is still "chipping away" at courses in graduate school.He works part-time as a van driver and freely admits that he doesn't know what kind of work he wants to do once he finishes his degree.William Damon,author of The Path to Purpose,would say that Adam A)needs to figure out his life choices on his own.
B)is missing a sense of purpose that gives meaning and direction to his life.
C)probably was a spoiled and pampered child who now clearly lacks social interest.
D)None of these choices are correct.
Q2) Which of the following is NOT one of the basic temperament types identified by Chess and Thomas?
A)easy
B)angry
C)difficult
D)slow-to-warm-up
Q3) A common pattern of individuals who develop positive identities is called the A)MAMA cycle.
B)PAPA cycle.
C)MAPA cycle.
D)PAMA cycle.
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Chapter 5: Gender
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Q1) Recent research continues to find that gender stereotyping
A)is decreasing slowly.
B)is pervasive.
C)has decreased considerably in the last 25 years.
D)None of these choices are correct.
Q2) Evidence that the classroom is biased against girls includes all of the following EXCEPT
A)teachers spend more time interacting with boys.
B)teachers spend more time watching girls.
C)teachers give more instruction to boys.
D)teachers give boys more time than girls to answer questions.
Q3) Explain what Freud and Erikson meant by "anatomy is destiny."
Q4) Define and give an example of instrumental and expressive traits,and discuss how these traits have either benefited or stereotyped males and females.
Q5) Define and list at least three benefits of androgyny.
Q6) Describe evolutionary views of the differences between males and females.
Q7) What is the "boy code" and how does it affect the emotional development of boys?
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Q8) Summarize the main points from your textbook about bias against males and females in schools.
Chapter 6: Sexuality
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Q1) Stephen,age 17,is the father of 16-month-old Jared.If he is typical of most adolescent fathers,Stephen will
A)stay in school.
B)have a close relationship with his son.
C)have a lower income than an older father.
D)All of these choices are correct.
Q2) Define and compare and contrast the two types of sexual harassment.
Q3) The most common sexual outlet for adolescents is A)oral sex.
B)petting.
C)masturbation.
D)sexual intercourse.
Q4) The current trend in sex education in schools in the United States is increasingly focused on A)safer sex.
B)abstinence.
C)comprehensive sex education.
D)decreasing sexually-transmitted diseases.
Q5) List and explain John Conger's four recommendations for reducing the high rate of adolescent pregnancy.
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Chapter 7: Moral Development, Values, and Religion
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Q1) Which of the following statements about religion and sexual activity is TRUE?
A)Most churches discourage premarital sex.
B)All churches forbid premarital sex.
C)Most religions do not talk about sexual matters in their services.
D)Adolescents who attend religious services are more likely than those who do not to engage in sex as a way of rebellion.
Q2) Currently 40 out of 50 states provide mandates to schools requiring them to provide some sort of A)values-clarification.
B)service learning.
C)character education.
D)cognitive moral education.
Q3) Denise helps organize a five-mile walk to raise money for a good cause,the Brain Injury Association.Denise's work is an act of A)altruism.
B)egocentrism.
C)proactive behavior.
D)empathy.
Q4) Name and describe Kohlberg's third level of moral reasoning and its two stages.
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Chapter 8: Families
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Q1) Recent research regarding father involvement in adolescent development has indicated
A)time with dad is positively related to social skill.
B)time with dad is negatively related to self-worth.
C)father absence is positively related to high school graduation.
D)father absence is negatively related to aggression.
Q2) Which of the following statements about intergenerational relationships is TRUE?
A)There is no evidence to show that early supportive relationships with parents are linked to the quality of the parent-young adult relationship.
B)Individuals who spent quality time with their parents as children provided as much support to older parents as did children who spent little time with their parents.
C)Females have an especially important role in connecting family relationships across generations.
D)Sons who experienced long-term lack of trust during adolescence were more alienated from their parents than daughters who had the same experience.
Q3) What are some of the negatives aspects associated with being a "latchkey" adolescent?
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Chapter 9: Peers, Romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles
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Q1) What is the best explanation as to why aggressive peer-rejected boys have social problems?
A)Aggressive peer-rejected boys have trouble controlling their emotions.
B)Peers disapprove of the aggressive behaviors exhibited by aggressive peer-rejected boys.
C)The appearance of aggressive peer-rejected boys is often different than the appearance of mainstream teens.
D)None of these choices are correct.
Q2) Describe the differences between girls and boys in friendships.
Q3) Which of the following statement regarding the effects of peer status during adolescence is FALSE?
A)Being unpopular at age 13 is related to poor social outcomes at age 14.
B)Popular teens are more likely to be popular in dating.
C)Psuedomature behaviors are related to peer popularity.
D)Unpopular peers are more likely to be unemployed during adulthood.
Q4) Compare and contrast parental and peer influences on dating relationships in adolescence.
Q5) List and describe the eight functions of dating.
Q6) Describe how parents and peers are connected.
Q7) Describe the role of culture in adolescent friendships.
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Chapter 10: Schools
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Q1) The transition to middle school or junior high school is stressful because
A)students have less independence than they did in elementary school.
B)students have to shift to a team-oriented approach.
C)students have too many subjects from which to select their courses.
D)many changes are taking place at the same time.
Q2) ADHD is best treated with
A)medication and behavior management.
B)behavior management without medication.
C)stimulant medications.
D)antidepressant medications.
Q3) Being a high school dropout increases the likelihood of ______ during emerging adulthood.
A)attempted suicide.
B)divorce
C)high levels of neuroticism
D)poor peer relations
Q4) List the main characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Discuss gender differences,trends in diagnosis,and treatment options.
Q5) Explain why the transition from college to work can be difficult.
Q6) Explain the philosophy behind the "I Have a Dream" Project.
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Chapter 11: Achievement, Work, and Careers
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Q1) Farrah is a B-/C+ student in math.She tells her father that she wants to get an A in math from now on.Knowing how much his daughter struggles in math,her father says,"I'm glad that you want to work on your math grades.Let's aim for a B or B+ next term and we'll build on that.I'll help you make a plan." Researchers would say that A)this is a good idea;Farrah may get discouraged if she sets expectations that are unrealistic.
B)Farrah's father underestimates her and has probably just killed her motivation.
C)Farrah doesn't need a plan to reach her goal;determination is enough.
D)Farrah will resent her father for suggesting that she work up to her goal with a plan.
Q2) Perceived causes of outcomes are known as A)analyses. B)influences.
C)attributions. D)precursors.
Q3) Describe how the expectations of parents and teachers are linked with the academic achievement of children and adolescents.
Q4) Compare and contrast intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
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Chapter 12: Culture
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Q1) Which of the following statements regarding gender and culture is NOT true?
A)In many countries,males have greater access to education than females.
B)In most cultures,the experiences of males and females are becoming more alike.
C)In many countries,males have more career opportunities than females.
D)In many countries,males have fewer restrictions on sexual activity than females.
Q2) Which of the following is NOT one of the recommendations of the Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development on social policy initiatives?
A)Mandate media-literacy programs in all high-school curricula by 2012.
B)Encourage socially-responsible media programming.
C)Increase media presentations of health promotion.
D)Expand opportunities for adolescents' views to appear in the media.
Q3) Recent research shows links between acculturation and A)family values.
B)SES.
C)volunteerism.
D)adolescent problems.
Q4) Define prejudice,and explain current trends in prejudice,discrimination,and bias.
Q5) Compare and contrast individualism and collectivism as they relate to culture.
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Chapter 13: Problems in Adolescence and Emerging
Adulthood
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Q1) Research by Alan Sroufe and colleagues has shown a link between avoidant attachment in infancy and _____ in adolescence.
A)obsessive-compulsive disorder
B)anxiety
C)depression
D)conduct problems
Q2) Alcohol acts on the body as a
A)depressant.
B)stimulant.
C)hallucinogen.
D)xanthene stimulant.
Q3) Define three major sources of stress for adolescents and emerging adults.
Q4) Which of the following is NOT one of the external developmental assets identified by Peter Benson?
A)support
B)empowerment
C)positive identity
D)constructive use of time
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Q5) Describe the major symptoms and both psychological and physical risk factors of anorexia nervosa.