Joanne and Dawn Are Consistent,controlling,but Flexible Toward the Needs of Their

question 147

Multiple Choice

Joanne and Dawn are consistent,controlling,but flexible toward the needs of their child.Which parenting style does their behaviour exemplify?

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

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Definitions:

Unstable

Lacking consistency, predictability or reliability, often used to describe emotional states or chemical compounds.

Manipulation

An action or strategy carefully designed to change a person's behavior or perception in a subtle or overt way.

Self-harm

The act of deliberately inflicting pain and damage to one’s own body, often as a way to cope with distressing psychological pain.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a handbook used by healthcare professionals as a guide to diagnosing mental disorders.