Question 1

A parenting style based on _____ is most likely to be associated with positive child outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The parenting style that is based on love and limits, also known as authoritative parenting, has been found to be most effective in promoting positive child outcomes. This style combines warmth and support with structure and clear expectations, creating a secure and nurturing environment for the child to thrive. The love component fosters emotional closeness and a sense of belongingness, while the limits component provides guidance and discipline, teaching the child necessary skills for life success. Conversely, parenting styles based on indulgence and insensitivity, or love and no limits, have been linked to negative outcomes, such as poor academic performance, behavioral problems, and low self-esteem.

Question 2

Dolph's parents have very clear rules about what is okay to do and what is not. They are very careful to enforce the rules. However, they are willing to listen to Dolph's side of the story and are careful to explain why the rules are important. They even consider changing rules that don't seem to be working well. Dolph's parents are best described as having which sort of childrearing pattern?

Accepted Answer

Dolph's parents have clear rules but are willing to listen, explain, and consider changes. This aligns with the authoritative childrearing pattern, which involves setting boundaries and limits while also providing support, understanding, and responsiveness. Neglectful parents are uninvolved and disengaged, authoritarian parents are strict and enforce rules without explanation or flexibility, and permissive parents are lenient and indulgent.

Question 3

In terms of the cause and effect of a child's behavior, the parent effects model tends to view the influence

Accepted Answer

The parent effects model assumes that the parent's behavior and actions have a direct and one-way influence on the child's behavior. It does not take into consideration the potential bidirectional nature of the parent-child relationship or the influence of external factors.

Question 4

When asked to describe her parenting style, Mercedes says, "I can sum it up in a single word: indulgent!" This description indicates that Mercedes is best classified as being a(n) _____ parent.

Accepted Answer

The word "indulgent" suggests that Mercedes is permissive, meaning she is likely to give in to her child's desires and wants and have few rules or restrictions. This is in contrast to authoritarian parents who are strict and demand obedience without explanation, authoritative parents who are firm but also responsive to their child's needs and emotions, and moderate parents who balance discipline with warmth and support.

Question 5

The permissive parenting approach is characterized by _____ acceptance-responsiveness and _____ demandingness-control.

Accepted Answer

Permissive parenting is characterized by high acceptance-responsiveness, meaning that the parents are warm, supportive, and accepting of their children's behavior, but low demandingness-control, meaning that they do not set firm rules or enforce consequences for misbehavior.

Question 6

Which statement concerning parenting styles and culture is true?

Accepted Answer

In some African-American communities, coercive parenting is often interpreted as a sign of care and concern for the child's well-being, rather than hostility.

Question 7

How many of the following (noise pollution, unsafe conditions, family instability) can negatively contribute to a child's development?

Accepted Answer

All three factors—noise pollution, unsafe conditions, and family instability—can negatively impact a child's development by affecting their physical health, emotional well-being, and cognitive growth.

Question 8

As a permissive parent, Mr. Twister is most likely to tell his temper tantrum-throwing son,

Accepted Answer

A permissive parent is one who is indulgent and lenient, allowing their children to behave however they wish without setting clear boundaries or limits. Choice C is most indicative of this type of parenting, as it encourages the child to engage in a tantrum without consequence.

Question 9

Riff is a member of a teenage gang. He's doing drugs and is into petty crime. On the rare days he shows up at school, he invariably ends up in a fight and leaves early. Riff's behavior is most typical of children raised by parents who are

Accepted Answer

Neglectful parents are uninvolved and indifferent to their child's needs, often leading to behavioral issues like those exhibited by Riff.

Question 10

Hostile, antisocial youngsters who abuse drugs tend to have parents who have parenting styles that are

Accepted Answer

Hostile, antisocial youngsters who abuse drugs often have parents with a neglectful or uninvolved parenting style, characterized by low acceptance and low control. This lack of guidance and support can contribute to the development of such behaviors.

Question 11

Which parenting style is best associated with children who are unhappy, relatively aimless, and unpleasant to be around?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The neglectful parenting approach is characterized by _____ acceptance-responsiveness and _____ demandingness-control.

Accepted Answer

Neglectful parenting is characterized by low acceptance-responsiveness and low demandingness-control. This means that neglectful parents are generally uninvolved in their child's life and provide little guidance or structure. They may be dismissive or neglectful of their child's needs and may fail to provide basic care or supervision.

Question 13

Mallory works two different jobs to make ends meet and, as a result, she is so wrapped up in her own problems that she has little time to devote to her children. They basically do whatever they want and Mallory seems not to care. Which style of child rearing does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

Mallory's lack of attention and care towards her children suggests neglectful parenting, where the parent essentially abandons their responsibilities towards their children. This is in contrast to permissive parenting, where the parent is indulgent and allows the child to do whatever they want without consequences; authoritative parenting, where the parent sets clear rules and expectations but also shows empathy and responsiveness towards the child; and authoritarian parenting, where the parent is strict and rigid in their rules and punishments.

Question 14

Gates is a highly-paid Chief Operating Officer of a major software firm. How is his position most likely to impact how he raises his son Bill?

Accepted Answer

As a highly-paid Chief Operating Officer, Gates is likely to understand the importance of initiative and creativity skills in the competitive world of business. Therefore, it is more likely that he will attempt to foster such skills in his son Bill rather than emphasizing obedience to authority or becoming significantly more authoritarian. Also, as Gates has made significant contributions to education through his philanthropic work, it is unlikely that he would downplay the importance of education.

Question 15

Sixteen-year-old Becky wants to go on a weekend camping trip with a group of her friends (some of whom are male). She brings up the idea with her parents. As they tend to be authoritative parents, their most likely response is to say,

Accepted Answer

This response shows that the parents are willing to listen to their daughter's thoughts and come to a compromise, rather than completely dismissing her idea or giving in without any discussion. It allows for open communication and for everyone to express their concerns and opinions.

Question 16

Explanations on socioeconomic differences in parenting have focused on all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Explanations on socioeconomic differences in parenting have not focused on genetic differences. Rather, they have focused on external factors such as economic stressors and resources available to parents. The parenting style used by parents may also differ based on socioeconomic status.

Question 17

Compared to middle- and upper-class parents, lower-class parents tend to

Accepted Answer

Lower-class parents tend to stress obedience and be more restrictive with their children. This is likely due to their belief that strict discipline is necessary to prepare their children for a harsh and competitive world. Middle- and upper-class parents, on the other hand, are more likely to value independence and encourage their children to think and reason for themselves.

Question 18

Kitty and David want their children to grow up to be self-reliant, cooperative, and achievement-oriented. Based on research by Baumrind, Kitty and David should

Accepted Answer

According to Baumrind's research, authoritative parenting style is associated with children who are self-reliant, cooperative, and achievement-oriented. This parenting style involves setting firm limits and enforcing them consistently while also being warm and responsive to the child's needs. Therefore, option B is the best choice as it aligns with authoritative parenting. Options A, C, and D do not align with authoritative parenting and may not result in the desired outcome.

Question 19

The _____ family systems model would be most accepting of the notion, "It's always mommy's fault!"

Accepted Answer

The parents effects model places a significant emphasis on the role of parents in shaping the behavior of their children. Thus, this model is more likely to accept the notion that a mother's behavior is responsible for a child's difficulties.

Question 20

The basic premise of the parent effects model is that

Accepted Answer

The parent effects model suggests that parents are the primary influence on their children's behavior, implying a one-way effect from parents to children.

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