Children Who Are Withdrawn, Low in Competence, and Not Willing

question 255

Multiple Choice

Children who are withdrawn, low in competence, and not willing to try new things are likely to have parents who:

• A) use a permissive parenting style.
• B) use an indifferent parenting style.
• C) use an authoritarian parenting style
• D) use an authoritarian parenting style.

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Definitions:

Insight

A sudden understanding or realization of a problem's solution, often coming unexpectedly after a period of contemplation or seeming like a spontaneous revelation.

Mental Set

A psychological tendency or mindset to approach problems in a specific way due to past experiences or habits.

Compensatory Model

An approach in decision making that considers alternatives and compensates for less desirable aspects of options by considering the strengths of other aspects.

Functional Mind Set

An attitude or approach that focuses on practical and effective solutions to problems, emphasizing functionality over abstractness.