Which of the Following Child-Rearing Patterns Has Been Associated with the Most

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following child-rearing patterns has been associated with the most consistently negative outcomes for children?

• A) permissive
• B) neglecting
• C) authoritative
• D) authoritarian
• E) persuasive

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