Question 1

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

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Question 2

According to a child effects model,

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The child effects model suggests that children can influence their parents through variables such as their age, personality, and behaviors. This model emphasizes the reciprocal nature of the parent-child relationship and suggests that both parents and children have an impact on each other's development. It does not suggest that parents are solely responsible for how their children turn out, nor does it imply that genetics are the only factor influencing children's behaviors.

Question 3

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

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Research has shown that a parenting style based on love and limits, which combines warmth, support, and emotional responsiveness with clear rules, consistent expectations, and age-appropriate discipline, is most likely to foster children's well-being, confidence, self-esteem, and social competence. This approach provides children with a secure attachment, teaches them respect for themselves and others, encourages them to take responsibility for their actions, and prepares them for the demands of the real world. In contrast, parenting styles based on excessive control or permissiveness can have negative effects on child development, such as anxiety, rebellion, low achievement, and poor mental health.

Question 4

Which statement concerning parenting styles and culture is true?

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Question 5

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

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Neglectful parenting approach is characterized by low acceptance-responsiveness and low demandingness-control.

Question 6

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

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Research suggests that lower-class parents tend to be more restrictive and stress obedience to authority, while middle- and upper-class parents place more value on reasoning with their children and providing a warm and affectionate environment.

Question 7

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

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The given options detail socioeconomic factors such as stress and resources, as well as parenting styles. However, genetic differences are not considered an explanation for socioeconomic differences in parenting.

Question 8

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?

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As a highly-paid Chief Operating Officer of a major software firm, Gates is likely to understand the importance of fostering initiative and creativity skills in his son in order to succeed in the field of technology. Additionally, he may also value a strong work ethic and commitment to education, but is unlikely to emphasize blind obedience or become significantly more authoritarian.

Question 9

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

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The permissive parenting approach is characterized by high acceptance-responsiveness, meaning that parents are very nurturing and lenient towards their children, but low demandingness-control, meaning that they have few rules or expectations.

Question 10

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,

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This option shows a balance of parental guidance and respect for the teenager's desire for independence. It allows for a discussion where the parents can express their concerns and rules for the trip while also giving the teenager a chance to share their plans and possibly compromise with their parents' concerns.

Question 11

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

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The parents effects model focuses on the direct influence of each parent on a child's behavior, versus other models that consider indirect or transactional effects. This model would support the idea that one parent, in this case the mother, may have a particularly strong influence on the child's behavior, leading to the belief that "it's always mommy's fault."

Question 12

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

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Baumrind's research on parenting styles found that the authoritative parenting style leads to the desired outcomes of self-reliance, cooperation, and achievement orientation. This style involves setting firm limits and enforcing them consistently while also being responsive to the child's needs and providing reasons for rules. Therefore, choice B is the best option for Kitty and David to achieve their desired outcome for their children.

Question 13

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.

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Indulgent parenting is also referred to as permissive parenting, where parents have very few demands or expectations from their children and are lenient in discipline.

Question 14

The basic premise of the parent effects model is that

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Question 15

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

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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 16

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

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Question 17

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?

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This reflects the neglectful style of child rearing, where the parent is disengaged and uninvolved in their child's life.

Question 18

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

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Riff's behavior is indicative of a lack of parental guidance and supervision, which is typical in children raised by neglectful parents.

Question 19

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

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Question 20

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

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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.

Quiz 15: The Family