Children Who Attended High-Quality Day-Care Centers, as Opposed to Poorer-Quality

question 57

Multiple Choice

Children who attended high-quality day-care centers, as opposed to poorer-quality day-care centers as infants, were found to exhibit which behavior during kindergarten?

• A) More hostility
• B) More task orientation
• C) More destructiveness
• D) Less consideration

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Definitions:

Hostile

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.

Positive Intergroup Contact

Interactions between members of different groups that are characterized by cooperation, equality, and respect, leading to reduced intergroup prejudice and conflict.

Prejudice

Preconceived judgment or opinion, often based on irrational feelings, mistrust, or stereotypes, directed towards a person, group, or race.

Discontinuity Effect

A phenomenon in group behavior where individuals in groups are more likely to engage in aggressive or competitive behavior than individuals acting alone.