Question 1

Which of the following is most likely to discourage verbal give-and-take with their children?&#10;A) Authoritative parents&#10;B) Indulgent parents&#10;C) Authoritarian parents&#10;D) Permissive parents

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian parents are known for their strict rules and expectations, often discouraging open communication and verbal give-and-take with their children.

Question 2

__________ parents resolve conflicts through power assertion.&#10;A) Authoritative&#10;B) Indulgent&#10;C) Authoritarian&#10;D) Permissive

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian parents often resolve conflicts through power assertion, emphasizing obedience and control.

Question 3

Which of the following is most likely to parent with few unclear and inconsistently enforced rules, while making few demands on their children regarding mature behavior?&#10;A) Permissive parents&#10;B) Abusive parents&#10;C) Authoritarian parents&#10;D) Authoritative parents

Accepted Answer

Permissive parents are characterized by having few rules and demands, and they often enforce rules inconsistently, allowing children significant freedom.

Question 4

Which of the following characteristics are associated with determining the context of parenting?&#10;A) Personality, age, and stage of life of parents&#10;B) Health, age, gender, and responsiveness of children&#10;C) Achievement, status, maturity, culture and family configuration&#10;D) Social structure, socioeconomic status, culture, and family configuration

Accepted Answer

The context of parenting is influenced by external factors such as social structure, socioeconomic status, culture, and family configuration, which shape the environment in which parenting occurs.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true regarding authoritative parents?&#10;A) They make high demands on their children but they are responsive.&#10;B) They expect mature behavior from their children and actively guide them toward that end.&#10;C) Children are held responsible for the foreseeable consequences of their decisions.&#10;D) Discipline that is meted out is punitive; that is, they lay down the law &#34;or else.&#34;

Accepted Answer

Authoritative parents are known for being responsive and nurturing while maintaining high expectations. They use supportive discipline rather than punitive measures, focusing on guiding and teaching rather than enforcing strict obedience.

Question 6

Neglectful parents and indulgent parents are both considered to be _________.&#10;A) Authoritative&#10;B) Authoritarian&#10;C) Permissive&#10;D) Promiscuous

Accepted Answer

Neglectful and indulgent parents are both considered permissive because they do not enforce strict rules or guidelines, although their levels of involvement and responsiveness differ.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true regarding growing up with siblings?&#10;A) Growing up with siblings is quite different from growing up without them.&#10;B) Siblings, because of their behavior toward one another, create a different family environment.&#10;C) Siblings should not be permitted to play a role in the socialization of children.&#10;D) Older siblings often act as caregivers for their younger brothers and sisters.

Accepted Answer

Siblings play a significant role in the socialization of children, contributing to their social and emotional development.

Question 8

The interactions between siblings are the same as the interactions between children and parents.

Accepted Answer

Sibling interactions often involve peer-like relationships, while parent-child interactions typically involve authority and guidance dynamics.

Question 9

Older siblings provide more effective scaffolding for younger siblings than do peers; they provide more explanations and encouragement, and let the younger child have more control.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that older siblings often provide more effective scaffolding than peers because they are more familiar with the younger sibling's needs and capabilities, leading to more tailored support and encouragement.

Question 10

The characteristics of parents, the characteristics of children, and the context of parenting all seem to be influential in the parent-child relationship.

Accepted Answer

The parent-child relationship is shaped by multiple factors, including the traits and behaviors of both parents and children, as well as the broader environmental and social context in which parenting occurs.

Question 11

Around the world, parents have a very different hierarchy of goals for their children.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Around the world, parents have a very...

Deck 36: Role of the Family