Alex's parents enforce strict rules and guidelines in an authoritarian manner. They also tend to be quite overprotective, and try to prevent Alex from having to deal with any unpleasant circumstances that might arise. Research based on Bandura's theory of personality development would suggest that Alex is likely to develop

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Bandura's theory suggests that individuals with controlling and overprotective parents are more likely to struggle with developing a strong sense of self-efficacy (belief in their own abilities to manage difficult situations). This is because they have not been provided with opportunities to build coping skills and may doubt their ability to handle challenges on their own.

Alex's Parents Enforce Strict Rules and Guidelines in an Authoritarian