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PSYCH 211 TEST 3 2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
The Child's Influence on Parenting - correct answer-
Bidirectionality of parent-child interactions:parents and their
children are mutually affected by one another's characteristics
and behaviors
Child's Temperament
Children's non-compliance can lead to coercive cycles
Types of Child Maltreatment - correct answer-Neglect
Physical abuse
Emotional harm
Sexual abuse
Exposure to family violence
Predictors of Maltreatment - correct answer-Parent
cognitive/behavioural characteristics
Lack of necessary supports/resources
Physical/mental health issues
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Parents having experienced childhood maltreatment
themselves
Consequences of Maltreatment - correct answer-Short-term
effects
Physical harm
More negative emotions
Greater reactivity to threat/anger cues in others
More likely to develop disorganized attachment
Long-term effects
Negative social/emotional outcomes
Negative impacts on physical health
Preventing Maltreatment - correct answer-Strengthen the
economic situation of families
Change social norms, promote positive parenting
Provide quality early education to children
Enhance parenting skills
Intervene to help children and prevent recurrence of
maltreatment
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Peer Interactions: Infants - correct answer-0 -6 months
Touch, look, respond to behaviours
Interactions aren't social
6-12 months
Start to act as social partners
Elicit responses from each other
Peer Interactions: Toddlers - correct answer-1 -2 years
Increases in language & locomotion= more complex social
interactions
Take turns, imitate, share
2-3 years
Communicate meaning
Begin to engage in play together
Peers Interactions: School-aged children - correct answer-Once
children start school- increase in peer interactions
Five profiles of peer status - correct answer-Popular children
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Average children
Neglected children
Controversial children
Rejected children
Factors that Influence Peer Status - correct answer-Behaviour
& Temperament
Physical Appearance
Social-Cognitive Skills
Consequences of Peer Rejection - correct answer-Victimization
Loneliness
Academic difficulties
Behavioural and emotional problems
Protective factor: A best friend
Parker & Asher, 1993
How does friendship influence loneliness?
At least one friend = loneliness
How do peers influence children's behaviour? - correct answer-
Modeling
PSYCH 211 TEST 3 2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
The Child's Influence on Parenting - correct answer-
Bidirectionality of parent-child interactions:parents and their
children are mutually affected by one another's characteristics
and behaviors
Child's Temperament
Children's non-compliance can lead to coercive cycles
Types of Child Maltreatment - correct answer-Neglect
Physical abuse
Emotional harm
Sexual abuse
Exposure to family violence
Predictors of Maltreatment - correct answer-Parent
cognitive/behavioural characteristics
Lack of necessary supports/resources
Physical/mental health issues
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Parents having experienced childhood maltreatment
themselves
Consequences of Maltreatment - correct answer-Short-term
effects
Physical harm
More negative emotions
Greater reactivity to threat/anger cues in others
More likely to develop disorganized attachment
Long-term effects
Negative social/emotional outcomes
Negative impacts on physical health
Preventing Maltreatment - correct answer-Strengthen the
economic situation of families
Change social norms, promote positive parenting
Provide quality early education to children
Enhance parenting skills
Intervene to help children and prevent recurrence of
maltreatment
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Peer Interactions: Infants - correct answer-0 -6 months
Touch, look, respond to behaviours
Interactions aren't social
6-12 months
Start to act as social partners
Elicit responses from each other
Peer Interactions: Toddlers - correct answer-1 -2 years
Increases in language & locomotion= more complex social
interactions
Take turns, imitate, share
2-3 years
Communicate meaning
Begin to engage in play together
Peers Interactions: School-aged children - correct answer-Once
children start school- increase in peer interactions
Five profiles of peer status - correct answer-Popular children
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Average children
Neglected children
Controversial children
Rejected children
Factors that Influence Peer Status - correct answer-Behaviour
& Temperament
Physical Appearance
Social-Cognitive Skills
Consequences of Peer Rejection - correct answer-Victimization
Loneliness
Academic difficulties
Behavioural and emotional problems
Protective factor: A best friend
Parker & Asher, 1993
How does friendship influence loneliness?
At least one friend = loneliness
How do peers influence children's behaviour? - correct answer-
Modeling
