Completing direct questions of Lifespan class

FCS 101

Name: Chapter 7.1 SETTINGS FOR DEVELOPMENT: HOME

R ead Chapter 7 in the Belsky textbook, pages 198-212

Answer the following questions as a way of taking N otes about Chapter 7, pages 198-212:

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1. Be sure you understand the definitions of different types of families, and the trends described in “Setting the Context.” Review Figure 7.1.

2. What was the demographic (or population profile) of the families in which Diana Baumrind conducted her research on parenting? What are the two parenting dimensions Baumrind looked at in her research, according to the text?

3. Define the four parenting styles identified based on Baumrind’s research.

4. What did researchers find adolescents identified as the “worst inconsistency” in parenting when polled in nine different countries?

5. When Belsky states, “child-rearing involves many different behaviors,” give one example. Give one example of how “child-rearing approaches vary by culture and ethnicity.” And one example of “Child-rearing approaches change, depending on the environment.”

6. Define “resilient children.” What is identified as one of the important factors that helps children be resilient?

7. Describe your understanding of Judith Harris’ “twist” on understanding the impact of parents on development of children. What is some of the evidence Harris uses to support her claim?

8. Summarize your understanding of the research on spanking, as described in the text. What are some of the risks of spanking described?

9. Identify your understanding of what it means to be a mandatory reporter of child abuse, as described in the section called “Interventions: Taking Action Against Child Abuse.”

10. There are many factors that effect the impact divorce has on a child. Describe at least 2 factors that effect how divorce will impact a child, according to the text.

11. Sum up the important points for divorced parents to minimize harming their children, according to Figure 7.3.