Generally Speaking, Permissive Parents

question 83

Multiple Choice

Generally speaking, permissive parents

• A) impose few rules and do not supervise closely.
• B) tend to have greater numbers of children than other types of parents.
• C) are more likely to use power assertion as a parenting strategy.
• D) are more permissive with first-born children than later-born children.

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Definitions:

Survival Strategies

Tactics or behaviors employed by individuals or species to ensure survival and reproductive success.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by thoughtfulness, good impulse control, goal-directed behaviors, and organization.

Impulsivity

The inclination to make decisions impulsively, showing conduct that lacks careful thought, contemplation, or regard for potential outcomes.

Ventral Striatum

A component of the brain's reward system that plays a significant role in motivation, pleasure, and reinforcement learning.