A Child-Rearing Style in Which Parents Are Indifferent and Neglectful

question 5

Multiple Choice

A child-rearing style in which parents are indifferent and neglectful and focus on their own needs rather than those of their children is best described as:

• A)permissive
• B)authoritative
• C)uninvolved
• D)authoritarian

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Definitions:

Inductively

Pertaining to a method of reasoning that moves from specific observations to broader generalizations and theories.

Talcott Parsons

An American sociologist known for his contributions to the theory of social action, system theory, and for his role in the development of functionalism.

George Homans

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Chicago School

A school of thought in sociology and criminology that emphasizes the influence of social structures and physical environments on behavior.