Liam Is an Unhappy Child with Weak Communication Skills

question 108

Multiple Choice

Liam is an unhappy child with weak communication skills. He gets particularly nervous when he has to do something at school where he is compared to his classmates, such as spelling out loud or making an art project. Liam's parents are most likely to be:

• A) authoritarian.
• B) authoritative.
• C) indulgent.
• D) neglectful.

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Definitions:

Framing

In psychology, the process of presenting or structuring information in a way that influences perception and decisions.

Greater Risks

Situations or actions that involve a higher likelihood of negative consequences or dangers.

Uncertain

The state of being not exactly known, established, or defined, often leading to ambiguity or unpredictability.

Specialized Cognitive Mechanisms

Brain functions or structures evolved to solve specific problems of survival or reproduction.