Clarence Exerts Virtually No Control Over His Son's Activities and Impulses

question 214

Multiple Choice

Clarence exerts virtually no control over his son's activities and impulses with his son often showing immature and out-of-control behavior at home and at school. According to the research on parental styles, Clarence is exhibiting __________ parenting.

• A)authoritative
• B)authoritarian
• C)overly permissive
• D)democratic

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A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, and other similar compounds, known for being energy storage molecules and components of cell membranes.

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