Which Parenting Style Is Shown to Consistently Result in Positive

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which parenting style is shown to consistently result in positive child rearing outcomes?

• A) uninvolved
• B) authoritarian
• C) permissive
• D) democratic

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Definitions:

Self-Determination Theory

A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of innate psychological needs in the development of personal growth and psychological well-being.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently. In personal context, it refers to self-governance or the right to self-direct one's life.

Internal Motivation

The drive to act or behave in a certain way based on internal rewards or personal satisfaction rather than external pressures or rewards.

Behavioral Flexibility

The ability to adapt and adjust behavior in response to changing circumstances or environments.