Baumrind's classic study of parenting styles and child outcomes revealed that _____ parents tended to raise children and adolescents who were high in cognitive competencies and social skills whereas children and adolescents of _____ parents were generally average to below average on both sets of skills.

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Baumrind's study found that authoritative parents, who are high in warmth and responsiveness but also set clear expectations and boundaries, had children who excelled in cognitive and social competence. On the other hand, authoritarian parents, who are strict and controlling but low in warmth and responsiveness, tended to raise children who may be obedient but lacked social and cognitive skills. Therefore, option B, where authoritative parents were associated with high cognitive and social competence in children, while authoritarian parents were associated with average to below average outcomes, is the correct choice.

Baumrind's Classic Study of Parenting Styles and Child Outcomes Revealed