Peer Relationships in Childhood Quiz

Test your knowledge of developmental psychology with questions on prosocial behavior, social identity, and peer acceptance.

#1

Which of the following is an example of a prosocial behavior in peer relationships?

Bullying
Sharing toys
Ignoring others
Teasing
#2

What is the term used to describe the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person?

Empathy
Sympathy
Apathy
Antipathy
#3

Which developmental stage is typically characterized by the emergence of peer relationships?

Infancy
Early childhood
Adolescence
Late adulthood
#4

Which of the following is a potential benefit of having positive peer relationships in childhood?

Decreased social skills
Increased risk of mental health disorders
Improved emotional regulation
Limited exposure to diversity
#5

What is the term used to describe a group of peers who share similar interests, values, and behaviors?

Social clique
Peer network
Social hierarchy
Peer pressure
#6

Which type of play involves unstructured, spontaneous activities without adult direction?

Parallel play
Cooperative play
Sociodramatic play
Free play
#7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of healthy peer relationships in childhood?

Trust
Competition
Communication
Respect
#8

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals are influenced by the behavior of their peers?

Socialization
Peer pressure
Individualism
Conformity
#9

What is one potential consequence of experiencing peer rejection in childhood?

Increased self-esteem
Decreased likelihood of depression
Poor academic performance
Improved social skills
#10

Which factor is NOT associated with the formation of peer relationships in childhood?

Shared interests
Geographic proximity
Parental income
Similar socioeconomic status
#11

What is the term used to describe the tendency of children to prefer playing with others of the same gender?

Gender bias
Gender segregation
Gender discrimination
Gender neutrality
#12

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences peer acceptance in childhood?

Physical attractiveness
Aggressive behavior
Social skills
Parental occupation
#13

Which psychological theory emphasizes the importance of social interactions and relationships in childhood development?

Behaviorism
Cognitive development theory
Attachment theory
Psychoanalytic theory
#14

In the context of peer relationships, what does the term 'reciprocity' refer to?

One-sided interactions
Mutual exchange
Isolation
Peer rejection
#15

According to social identity theory, what role do peer groups play in childhood development?

They reinforce individual identity
They have no impact on identity formation
They replace family influence
They shape identity through social categorization
#16

Which developmental psychologist is known for his theory of psychosocial development, including the stage of 'industry vs. inferiority' related to peer relationships?

Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Erik Erikson
Lawrence Kohlberg
#17

Which theory suggests that peer relationships serve as a training ground for the development of interpersonal skills?

Attachment theory
Social learning theory
Cognitive development theory
Social identity theory
#18

What term describes the tendency of children to conform to the behaviors and attitudes of their same-sex peers?

Gender role conformity
Gender identity
Gender socialization
Gender stereotype

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