A family style wherein the father is the final authority on all family matters and exercises complete control over his wife and children is:

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Paternalistic refers to a family style where the father is the final authority and exercise complete control over his wife and children. This type of family style is also known as a patriarchal family. The other options do not fit the described family style. Maternalistic refers to a family style where the mother is the final authority and exercises complete control, while egalitarian refers to a family style where decisions are shared equally between the partners. Matriarchal refers to a family style where the mother or eldest female is the head of the family.

A Family Style Wherein the Father Is the Final Authority