Question 1

Research has suggested which of the following assertions in regard to parenting style in Spanish- speaking and English-speaking Mexican-American families?

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Question 2

8-year-old Trina does not want to do her homework and would rather watch TV. Her parents think that Trina can make her own decisions about her schoolwork, and thus they do not get involved. They are affectionate with Trina in other situations, but they do little to try to regulate their daughter's behavior. Trina's parents would likely be classified as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Trina's parents are permissive because they allow her to make her own decisions about her schoolwork without setting boundaries or enforcing rules, while still being affectionate in other situations.

Question 3

Parental use of psychological control tends to be reported most in which type of family?

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Parental use of psychological control is often reported more in relatively poor families due to stressors associated with financial instability, which can lead to more controlling parenting behaviors.

Question 4

Compared to low-SES parents, higher-SES parents:

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Higher-SES parents tend to engage in more verbal interactions with their children, encouraging language development and cognitive skills.

Question 5

The influence that children have on their parents' parenting behaviors because of their appearance is______. The influence that children have on their parents' parenting behaviors because of their own behavior is _____.

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Children's appearance can passively influence their parents' parenting behaviors, while their own behavior can actively influence their parents' parenting behaviors.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about cultural differences in the effect of parenting style on child outcome?

Accepted Answer

The meaning of discipline and control can differ cross-culturally, affecting how authoritarian parenting is perceived and its impact on child outcomes.

Question 7

Research has suggested which of the following assertions in regard to the effect of parenting style for first-generation Chinese-American children?

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Question 8

Which of the following assertions is a true statement about children's characteristics and behavior and the parenting process?

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Children's characteristics and behavior can significantly influence the parenting process, as parents often adapt their strategies and approaches based on their child's needs, temperament, and behavior.

Question 9

Which of the following characteristics is NOT an example of an active influence children have on the parenting process?

Accepted Answer

Appearance is a passive characteristic that does not actively influence the parenting process, unlike temperament, perceptions, and behavior which can actively shape parental responses.

Question 10

For Chinese-American and Chinese children, which of the following parenting practices is(are) related to negative outcomes?

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Question 11

SES refers to:

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Socioeconomic status (SES) refers to the social and economic position of an individual or group in society. It is typically measured by income, education, and occupation.

Question 12

Children of which type of parents tend to have disturbed attachment relationships as infants and a wide range of problems in adolescence, including promiscuous sexual behavior, substance abuse, and depression?

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Rejecting-neglecting parents often fail to provide the necessary emotional support and guidance, leading to attachment issues and various problems in adolescence.

Question 13

Which of the following actions is an example of psychological control?

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Question 14

Imagine that researchers interested in the possible bidirectional influence of children's aggression and parental use of punitive discipline examined these two variables when a group of children was at each of three ages: 4 years old, 8 years old, and 12 years old. Which of the following statements would be the best support for the bidirectional influence of these variables?

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This statement suggests that early aggression leads to increased punitive discipline, which in turn leads to more aggression, indicating a bidirectional influence.

Question 15

A study of families in Canada demonstrated that authoritarian control and negative feelings about their children tended to co-occur in mothers from which of the following backgrounds?

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Question 16

Cross-cultural studies of parenting styles have demonstrated that which of the following factors differ across cultures and subcultures?

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Cross-cultural studies have shown that the prevalence, meaning, and outcomes of parenting styles can vary significantly across different cultures and subcultures.

Question 17

Children of which type of parents tend to be low in social and academic competence, unhappy and unfriendly, and low in self-confidence, but do not tend to be particularly low in self-control or to be particularly high in impulsivity?

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian parents are strict and controlling, leading to children who may be unhappy, unfriendly, and low in self-confidence, but they often have good self-control due to the structured environment.

Question 18

Research has suggested that in African-American families the authoritarian parenting style is associated with:

Accepted Answer

Research has indicated that in some African-American families, the authoritarian parenting style can be associated with higher academic competence, possibly due to cultural factors that interpret strictness as care and support.

Question 19

Parents who are low in warmth and low in control are considered to exhibit which of the following parenting styles?

Accepted Answer

Rejecting-neglecting parents are characterized by low warmth and low control, showing little involvement or responsiveness to their children's needs.

Question 20

Which of the following assertions is a true statement about how parents behave toward attractive and unattractive infants?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that parents tend to be more affectionate and attentive to infants they perceive as more attractive.

Quiz 12: The Family