Introduction to Psychology 10th Edition by Rod Plotnik,Haig Kouyoumdjian

Exercise 15

Parenting styles affect many aspects of adolescents' development. Parents who attempt to shape and control their children in accordance with a set standard of conduct are termed (a) _____. Parents who attempt to direct their children's activities in a rational and intelligent way and are supportive, loving, and committed are called (b) _____. Parents who are less controlling and behave with a nonpunishing and accepting attitude toward their children's impulses are called (c) _____.