TECA 1303 Families and the Community
Dr. P. Norwood, Instructor
FINAL EXAMINATION
Study Guide and Review
CHAPTER 8: Ecology of the Peer Group
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Define peer group and discuss its significance a a socializing agent
Explain the functions of the peer group and socialization methods used
Delineate the stages of play and give examples of peer activities during early childhood, middle
childhood, and adolescence
Effect of leadership style on group dynamics
CHAPTER 9: Ecology of the Mass Media
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Explain how mass media affect children’s socialization
Discuss the main concerns regarding the impact of television viewing on children
Discus the concerns regarding the impact of book reading on children
CHAPTER 10: Ecology of the Community
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Define a community
Explain how the community serves as a support system, including the services it provides
Describe how a community influences socialization, including the physical, social, and personal
factors in the community
CHAPTER 11: Affective/Cognitive Socialization Outcomes
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Define and explain “locus of control”
Distinguish between internal and external locus of control
Define and explain “learned helplessness”
CHAPTER 12: Social and Behavioral Socialization Outcomes
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Discuss the theories explaining the development of altruistic behavior.
Describe the established methods of increasing prosocial behavior
Discuss the major theories of moral development and the influences on the development of
morality
Discuss the theories explaining gender-role acquisition and the influences on gender-role
socialization
Sample Questions to Review
Multiple Choice or Completion
1. Families should be involved in special needs planning because ____________?
2. Students whose peers are academically motivated are more likely to
_______________?
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3. A child who is watching other children play but is not actively involved in play
himself is engaged in _______?
4. What is the Elementary and Secondary Education Act?
5. The federal program that provides families with financial assistance is called
____.?
6. The term “altruism” refers to _____?
7. Children begin to develop self-regulation or self-control at what age?
8. Adults can impact children’s development of self-esteem in what ways?
9. How has homelessness in America changed?
10. How many hours do children spend in front of television?
11. How does a neighborhood impact a child’s development?
12. Antisocial behavior is linked to what biological influence?
Possible Short Answer Questions
1. Describe either the 3 methods of socialization utilized by the peer group OR 3 of
the six ways that peers can put “pressure” on each other.
2. Describe the types of things a teacher could do to help a child develop social
relationships with his peers based on information in the text.
3. What effect does televised violence has on children?
4. Discuss reasons why children join gangs and what society can do to limit young
people’s need for them.
5. How does the school, mass media, and peer group impact a child’s self-esteem?
6. Define the term mass media, explain its role as a socializing agent, and give four
examples of it the media that might influence the development of children.
7. What are the 3 categories of community services and what type of agencies fit in
each one?
8. What are the 3 dimensions of morality and how do the ideas of Piaget and
Kohlberg help us understand these dimensions better?
9. Discuss the legal procedures that teaching professionals MUST follow when a
case of suspected child abuse has been brought to their attention.
10. Explain the concept of “locus of control.” Discuss the relationship between locus
of control and achievement motivation and the concept of “learned helplessness”
exhibited by children.
FYI- For a tutorial exercise and practice final exam go to the
companion website for the text using the following steps:
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http://www.wadsworth.com/index.html
Look under Disciplines and Click on Education
Look under Select a Course and Click on Introduction to Education
Scroll down until you find the author’s name, (Roberta M. Berns), and book title
Click on Student Book Companion Site!
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