Which of the Following Statements About the Relationships Between Authoritative

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the relationships between authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles is true?

• A) Authoritarian parenting and authoritative parenting involve similar levels of parental warmth.
• B) Authoritative parenting uses more democratic reasoning than does authoritarian parenting.
• C) Authoritative parenting makes the child less happy than authoritarian parenting.
• D) Both lead the child to be psychologically maladjusted.
• E) Both help the child to be psychologically well adjusted.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of Piaget's developmental stages, from birth to about 2 years of age, during which infants learn through interacting with the environment using their senses and motor skills.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants (aged about 4-8 months) repeat interesting or enjoyable actions centered on their own body.

Deferred Imitation

The ability to replicate an action or behavior after a delay, indicating memory and cognitive development.

Sensorimotor Conditioning

A learning process in young children that involves mastering the integration of sensory information with motor responses, fundamental to cognitive development.