Six-year-old Maya throws a puzzle piece across the room in frustration. Her father, instead of immediately punishing her, kneels down and says, “I can see you’re angry because that piece won’t fit. It’s okay to feel frustrated, but it’s not okay to throw things. Let’s name that feeling, take a deep breath, and try to find a different strategy to calm down so we can finish the puzzle.” Which concept is Maya’s father primarily demonstrating to help her develop emotional skills?

Tricia is independent, adventurous, and likes to explore new places. Her mother, however, tends to be controlling and rigid, thereby limiting Tricia’s independent, adventurous and exploratory temperament. Based on information presented in your textbook on temperament and socioemotional adjustment, this is an example of:

Based on Brené Brown’s “Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience” (2021) discussed in your textbook, match the individual’s experience (left column) to the “Place We Go” context that best describes the relational circumstance leading to that emotion (right column).

A demographic researcher is studying global trends and notices a reversal in the traditional pattern of happiness in a specific region: the younger generation (under 30) reports being significantly less happy than the older generation (over 60). This shift is so pronounced that aging adults are now consistently happier than younger adults. The researcher hypothesizes that this is likely due to long-term societal pressures and economic uncertainties disproportionately affecting the youth in that area. Which World Happiness Report 2024 finding aligns with the trend observed by the researcher?

Mark, a 15-year-old, is dating a popular student primarily because he feels it boosts his reputation and gives him someone to go to school events with. He doesn’t feel a strong emotional connection, but he enjoys the attention. Based on the research presented in your textbook, which function of adolescent dating best describes Mark’s primary motivation for being in this relationship?

Based on the information presented in your textbook, match the historical or cultural concepts reflecting a gender-expansive view of Native American and Alaskan Native tribes (left column) with the description of its significance (right column).

Six-year-old Marco has been staying with his grandparents for the weekend. When his mother drops him off, he cries for about five minutes and asks her not to leave. By the time his mother is driving away, Marco is happily playing with his toys and forgets she is gone. The next morning, his grandfather mentions that Marco’s mother will return later that day. Marco immediately begins to tremble, complains of a stomachache, refuses to eat breakfast, and asks repeatedly, “What if a monster breaks down my house while Mom’s driving?” Based on information presented in your textbook, which statement best applies the distinction between typical fear of separation and separation anxiety disorder (SAD) to Marco’s behavior?

A family physician decides to exclude sexual health from the routine annual check-ups for patients over the age of 70. Which of the following statements represents the myth that most likely is guiding this physician’s decision, and what is the potential negative outcome of this choice?

The combination of structural racism and intersecting minority status creates additional vulnerability for transgender people of color, leading to which specific set of adverse long-term outcomes listed in the textbook?

As presented in your textbook, what is the type of temperament proposed by Chess and Thomas that describes babies who tend to have a positive disposition, easy to soothe, and who are adaptable to new situations?