MHPE 1113 - Week 3

According to Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory, how many environmental systems influence children's development?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

What is the main criticism of Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory?

• Ignores the influence of peers

• Does not address step by step developmental changes

• Focuses too much on biological factors

• Lacks attention to biological and cognitive factors

How many stages does Erikson's Life Span Development Theory propose?

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 6

What is the main criticism of Erikson's Life Span Development Theory?

• The stages are too rigid

• The stages are too flexible

• The sequencing lacks research support

• The theory is too simplistic

Which parenting style is associated with higher social competence among children according to Baumrind?

• Authoritarian parenting

• Authoritative parenting

• Permissive parenting

• Neglectful parenting

What is the main finding of the meta-analysis on parental involvement and students' academic achievement?

• Parental involvement has a negative impact on academic achievement

• Parental home supervision has the strongest relationship with academic achievement

• Parental aspiration has the strongest relationship with academic achievement

• There is no relationship between parental involvement and academic achievement

What is the main conclusion of the study on parental involvement and adolescent outcomes?

• Parental involvement only affects academic success

• Parental involvement improves academic and emotional functioning among adolescents

• Parental involvement has no impact on adolescent outcomes

• Parental involvement only affects mental health

What is the main benefit of having friends according to the study on friendship in middle school?

• More emotional distress

• Higher grades

• Less prosocial behavior

• Lower self-esteem

What is the main finding of the study on friendship quality and school achievement?

• Positive friendship quality predicts school achievement

• Positive friendship quality predicts lower school achievement

• Negative friendship quality predicts higher school achievement

• School achievement predicts positive friendship quality

1. According to Kohlberg's theory, which level of moral development is characterized by a focus on maintaining social order and following rules set by authorities?

• 1. Pre-conventional level

• 1. Conventional level

• 1. Post-conventional level

• 1. Transcendental level