Little Jennie is energetic, friendly, self-reliant, independent, highly active, cooperative, explorative, and mature. According to Baumrind's theory, Jennie is displaying ______.

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Little Jennie is displaying instrumental competence, which refers to a child's ability to be self-reliant, active and explorative while also being cooperative and mature. Baumrind's theory defines this as a desirable trait for children to possess. The other options do not apply to Jennie's behavior.

Little Jennie Is Energetic, Friendly, Self-Reliant, Independent, Highly Active, Cooperative