Which Key Element of Power-Control Theory Has Been Supported by Research

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which key element of power-control theory has been supported by research?

• A)Middle-class girls in egalitarian households are the most likely to violate the law.
• B)Females in paternalistic households are more likely to experience stigma and shame than their brothers.
• C)Females in paternalistic households have learned to fear legal sanctions more than their brothers.
• D)Females in egalitarian households are more likely to have the same expectations of career success as heir brothers.

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Definitions:

Attachment

An emotional bond between individuals, such as between children and their caregivers, that is crucial for personal development.

Disorganized Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by inconsistent and erratic behaviors towards caregivers, often resulting from trauma or neglect.

Anxious Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by constant worry about the stability of close relationships, leading to clinginess and a heightened sensitivity to rejection.

Avoidant Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by a desire to maintain independence and emotional distance from others.