Question

A)    What is the basis for the 18^th century view that children are inherently good rather than inherently bad? a. Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s view of children as noble savages

b.       John Locke’s view of children as blank slates c. Puritans’ view of children and original sin    d. Views of children as miniature adults

B)     Research in child development often examines variables such as social class and socioeconomic status to make predictions about behaviors. Which of the following children lives in a setting that most closely fits the norms for his or her social class and socioeconomic status?

a.        Dorinda is ten years old and lives in a working class neighborhood. Her family’s annual income is around $40,000. Her mother and father both have college degrees. Her mother is a stay-at-home mom

b.       Aubrey is a single child living with his dad in a middle-class neighborhood. His family’s annual income is around $90,000. His dad didn’t finish high school and works three jobs.

c.        Sunita is a teenager who lives in an upper class neighborhood with her mom and stepdad. Her parents have professional jobs and her mom inherited family wealth

d.       DeMarcus is fourteen and lives with his mom and grandmother in a working class neighborhood. His mom has a graduate degree and a professional job. The family’s annual income is $120,000.

Answer 1

(A) - Option (a)

Explanation - Rousseau believed that children’s have built-in moral sense and unique ways of thinking and feeling. He called them 'noble savages'. According to him children are inherently good and that behaviour can only be harmed by adult training.

(B) - Option (c)

In this case Sunita belongs to an upper class neighborhood because her mom and step dad have jobs and also her mom had inherited family wealth. So "the upper class" completely fits the social background and socio-economic conditions.