Which of the Following Describes Authoritarian Families

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes authoritarian families?

• A) Children are expected to look to their parents for approval and answers to problems.
• B) Parents encourage their children's participation in decision making.
• C) Parents direct their children's activities but in a rational, issue-oriented manner
• D) Parents engage less in independence training of their children.

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Definitions:

Leadership Paradox

The concept that effective leadership often involves balancing contradictory qualities or approaches, such as being directive yet empowering.

Entity Theory

The belief that personal qualities such as intelligence are fixed and cannot be changed through effort.

Inborn Characteristic

A trait or attribute that an individual has from birth, often influenced by genetic factors and not acquired through learning or experience.

Authoritative Leaders

Leaders who dictate policies and procedures, expecting followers to comply without questioning.