Chapter 16 Review

Which self-concept is based on one’s physical features, gender, physical skills, possessions, and activities?

• Self-definition

• Self-correction

• Self-recognition

• Self-esteem

Moral emotions, which are a person’s reactions to acceptable and unacceptable behaviors, emerge first in children who are other-oriented.

• True

• False

Children form their first real friendships around age 3.

• True

• False

One potential benefit associated with a preschooler’s use of technology is that it helps improve their attention span and ability to focus.

• True

• False

Children need to know that adults, too, make mistakes.

• True

• False

Adults can help preschoolers control how they express emotions by teaching them not to cry in public.

• True

• False

To teach children manners, adults can make sure to always live by the manners they want to instill.

• True

• False

Overprotecting children is a good way to reduce their stress.

• True

• False

A child’s ease at making friends depends on their _____.

• dependence on adults

• relationship with siblings

• ability to follow group rules

• belief in an imaginary friend

Which IS TRUE about the way preschoolers express emotions?

• They show greater attachment behavior than toddlers.

• They show that physical aggression toward adults is unacceptable.

• They are unlikely to accept comfort from strangers.

• They experience more intense separation anxiety.