Ethan Has Self-Control Issues

question 20

Multiple Choice

Ethan has self-control issues. He usually just follows along with his friends, even when they get into trouble. Often, Ethan does things without thinking about them. On a whim, he will shoplift a candy bar or sleep instead of taking his test in school. His parents are always there for him, but they do not enforce any of the rules that they set in the household. Ethan's parents are most likely ______.

• A) indifferent parents
• B) authoritarian parents
• C) permissive parents
• D) authoritative parents

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Definitions:

Endotherm

An organism that maintains its body temperature through internal heat production, commonly known as warm-blooded.

Homeostat

A device or mechanism that regulates its internal environment to maintain a stable condition, mirroring the concept of homeostasis in biological systems.

Parasympathetic System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting restful states by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles.

Sympathetic System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's response to stress, preparing the body for action.