CHD4537 Parenting Exam 1 Questions
and Answers Graded A+
Parenthood is a __________; it changes over time, usually in response to the
changing needs of children - Correct answer-Developmental role
-People who collaborate to parent
-Various forms i.e. biological, adopted, uncles, aunts etc. - Correct answer-
Coparents
-An instructional function & the responsibility given to parents by society to
prepare children for adulthood
-Learning how to conform to the conventional ways of behavior in society
-Parents are originally considered to be a child's principle teachers - Correct
answer-Socialization
We examine the bond between parents and their children from this type of
perspective; an interdisciplinary branch of biology that examines the
interrelationships between organisms & their environment - Correct answer-
Ecological Perspective (ecology)
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,1. Parenthood is a social construct
2. The relationship between parents & children is a subsystem of the larger social
system that we call a family
3. Parenting is bidirectional
4. Parenthood is a developmental role that can continue over the life span - Correct
answer-4 characteristic traits/qualities of a parent-child relationship
Parenthood is a ____________, the parental role is a social institution based on
complex values, beliefs, norms, & behaviors - Correct answer-Social construct
The family systems theory describes parenthood as a ________ of the larger social
system of the family & within an ecological context - Correct answer-Subsystem
Both parent & child actively participate in a ___________ interaction with mutual
influence - Correct answer-Bidirectional
Parenting is a developmental role & a ________ pursuit: both parent & child
undergo developmental changes with time & life span progressions - Correct
answer-Life span
Some factors that contribute to an adult's concept of parenting behavior come from
______________ - Correct answer-Past experiences
-Cultural influences
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,-Developmental time
-Structure & nurture
-Family-of-origin influences
-Child influences
-Disciplinary approach
-Family ecological factors
-Attitudes & parenting styles - Correct answer-Factors that combine to influence a
parenting style
Social class, education or peer values - Correct answer-Cultural influences
-Period of active engagement in child rearing
-Parent style should be congruent/synchronized with the child's developmental
level - Correct answer-Developmental time
-Aspects of parenting behavior that aid regulation & lay the foundation for
personality formation/expression
-Teaches children personal boundaries & promotes a healthy sense of self-worth,
safety & security
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, -Helps develop personal responsibility for child's actions - Correct answer-
Structure
-Relates to those parenting behaviors intended to meet a child's need for
unconditional love; necessary for healthy growth & well-being
-By experiencing that he/she is lovable, a child learns to love others - Correct
answer-Nurture
-Involves reacting to the child in an appropriate manner
-Noticing, understanding, & answering behavioral cues & verbal requests of the
child
-Expressed when adults RESPOND to children need in loving, predictable &
trusting ways - Correct answer-Responsive care
2 facets of responsive caregiving - Correct answer-Assertive and Supportive care
Caregiver initiates & extends the necessary & appropriate care to the infant or
child - Correct answer-Assertive care
Expressed when adults offer care to children but allow them the freedom to accept
or reject the offer because it is offered unconditionally - Correct answer-Supportive
care
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and Answers Graded A+
Parenthood is a __________; it changes over time, usually in response to the
changing needs of children - Correct answer-Developmental role
-People who collaborate to parent
-Various forms i.e. biological, adopted, uncles, aunts etc. - Correct answer-
Coparents
-An instructional function & the responsibility given to parents by society to
prepare children for adulthood
-Learning how to conform to the conventional ways of behavior in society
-Parents are originally considered to be a child's principle teachers - Correct
answer-Socialization
We examine the bond between parents and their children from this type of
perspective; an interdisciplinary branch of biology that examines the
interrelationships between organisms & their environment - Correct answer-
Ecological Perspective (ecology)
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,1. Parenthood is a social construct
2. The relationship between parents & children is a subsystem of the larger social
system that we call a family
3. Parenting is bidirectional
4. Parenthood is a developmental role that can continue over the life span - Correct
answer-4 characteristic traits/qualities of a parent-child relationship
Parenthood is a ____________, the parental role is a social institution based on
complex values, beliefs, norms, & behaviors - Correct answer-Social construct
The family systems theory describes parenthood as a ________ of the larger social
system of the family & within an ecological context - Correct answer-Subsystem
Both parent & child actively participate in a ___________ interaction with mutual
influence - Correct answer-Bidirectional
Parenting is a developmental role & a ________ pursuit: both parent & child
undergo developmental changes with time & life span progressions - Correct
answer-Life span
Some factors that contribute to an adult's concept of parenting behavior come from
______________ - Correct answer-Past experiences
-Cultural influences
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,-Developmental time
-Structure & nurture
-Family-of-origin influences
-Child influences
-Disciplinary approach
-Family ecological factors
-Attitudes & parenting styles - Correct answer-Factors that combine to influence a
parenting style
Social class, education or peer values - Correct answer-Cultural influences
-Period of active engagement in child rearing
-Parent style should be congruent/synchronized with the child's developmental
level - Correct answer-Developmental time
-Aspects of parenting behavior that aid regulation & lay the foundation for
personality formation/expression
-Teaches children personal boundaries & promotes a healthy sense of self-worth,
safety & security
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, -Helps develop personal responsibility for child's actions - Correct answer-
Structure
-Relates to those parenting behaviors intended to meet a child's need for
unconditional love; necessary for healthy growth & well-being
-By experiencing that he/she is lovable, a child learns to love others - Correct
answer-Nurture
-Involves reacting to the child in an appropriate manner
-Noticing, understanding, & answering behavioral cues & verbal requests of the
child
-Expressed when adults RESPOND to children need in loving, predictable &
trusting ways - Correct answer-Responsive care
2 facets of responsive caregiving - Correct answer-Assertive and Supportive care
Caregiver initiates & extends the necessary & appropriate care to the infant or
child - Correct answer-Assertive care
Expressed when adults offer care to children but allow them the freedom to accept
or reject the offer because it is offered unconditionally - Correct answer-Supportive
care
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