Parental belief systems that are based in cultural ideas about development are called
A)prejudices.
B)ethnotheories.
C)confirmation biases.
D)accommodations.

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Ethnotheories are parental belief systems about child development that are rooted in cultural traditions and values. These beliefs may shape parenting practices and expectations for child behavior and development. Prejudices (choice A) refer to negative attitudes or stereotypes towards a particular group, while confirmation biases (choice C) are cognitive biases where individuals seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs. Accommodations (choice D) refer to changes or modifications made to existing knowledge structures to incorporate new information.

Parental Belief Systems That Are Based in Cultural Ideas About