Valerie is a friendly,self-assured 10-year-old.At a parent-teacher conference,her teacher tells her parents that Valerie is cooperative with classmates,highly competent,and has a high need to achieve.Valerie's parents are most likely the:

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Valerie's high need to achieve and competence suggest that she is likely supported and encouraged by her parents in an authoritative parenting style, which values both warmth and structure. This style fosters independence, emotional regulation, and responsibility, while also providing clear expectations and consequences. The other styles (authoritarian, permissive, and restrictive) have different combinations of warmth and structure, and may not be as effective for overall child development.

Valerie Is a Friendly,self-Assured 10-Year-Old