When Parents Are Mutually Supportive

question 25

Multiple Choice

When parents are mutually supportive:

• A)they are often less involved with their children
• B)they are often more competent in their childrearing practices
• C)their relationships with their children are less responsive
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Ego Strength

Refers to the ability of the ego to effectively deal with the demands of reality, control impulses, and handle stress.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

Situational Attributional Tendency

The tendency to attribute an individual's behavior to situational factors rather than to internal personality traits.

Internal Characteristics

The traits, attributes, or features that originate within an individual's psychological or biological makeup.