Which of the Following Statements About Higher-SES Parents in the United

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about higher-SES parents in the United States and most Western cultures is TRUE?

• A) They are less concerned with developing the ability to delay gratification.
• B) They are less likely to use physical punishment.
• C) They are more concerned that their children conform to society's expectations.
• D) They are more directive and less conversational with their children.

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