Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Effects of Parental

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the effects of parental discipline on an adolescent is NOT true?

• A)Any discipline produces arousal on the part of the adolescent.
• B)Power assertion evokes a high level of anxiety.
• C)Love withdrawal evokes considerable anxiety.
• D)Both power assertion and love withdrawal evoke considerable levels of anxiety.

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