Compared to Supportive Parents, Parents Who React in an Unsupportive

question 77

Multiple Choice

Compared to supportive parents, parents who react in an unsupportive manner when their children are upset are more likely to have children who are:

• A)emotionally competent.
• B)socially competent.
• C)prone to aggression.
• D)successful in school.

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Definitions:

Avoidance Coping Strategies

Behaviors aimed at avoiding stressors rather than confronting or managing them.

Severe Trauma

Intense psychological or physical distress experienced as a result of a deeply distressing or disturbing event.

Effective Strategies

Tactics or methods proven to produce desired results or achieve goals efficiently.

Problem-focused

A coping strategy that entails directly addressing an issue causing stress by finding solutions to the problem.