Since Elementary School, Tom Has Always Shown a Sense of Entitlement

question 641

Multiple Choice

Since elementary school, Tom has always shown a sense of entitlement, arguing with students and teachers to get his way. In high school, he became addicted to drugs and alcohol and got into criminal behavior that his parents were able to erase from his record. Which type of parenting would most likely have resulted in Tom's behavior?

• A)authoritarian
• B)power assertive
• C)authoritative
• D)overly permissive

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Definitions:

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

A developmental disorder characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors, with symptoms that vary widely among affected individuals.

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