Which Societal Factors Have a Strong Influence on Parental Response

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which societal factors have a strong influence on parental response to their infant? (Select all that apply. )

• A) An adolescent mother's egocentricity and unmet developmental needs interfere with her ability to parent effectively.
• B) An adolescent mother is likely to use less verbal instruction,be less responsive,and interact less positively than other mothers.
• C) Adolescent mothers have a higher documented incidence of child abuse.
• D) Mothers older than 35 years of age often deal with more stress related to work and career issues,as well as decreasing libido.
• E) Relationships between adolescent mothers and fathers are more stable than older adults.

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Definitions:

ERG Theory

A motivational theory developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, suggesting that individuals are motivated to satisfy these needs.

Clayton Alderfer

An American psychologist known for his expansion of Maslow's hierarchy of needs with the development of the ERG (Existence, Relatedness, Growth) theory.

Hierarchy of Needs

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that depicts human motivations as a five-tier model of hierarchical needs, ranging from basic (physiological) to higher-order (self-actualization) needs.

Self-Actualization Need

The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, referring to the realization and fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities.