Of the Following, Which Would Be the LEAST Effective Strategy

question 26

Multiple Choice

Of the following, which would be the LEAST effective strategy for parents who want to prevent children from smoking?

• A) Provide a parental model for non-smoking
• B) Discuss beliefs about the morality of smoking
• C) Punish teens who are found to be smoking
• D) Establish family rules against substance use

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Definitions:

Theory of Mind

Theory of mind is the ability to understand that others have beliefs, desires, intentions, and perspectives that are different from one's own, crucial for interpersonal relationships and empathy.

Inner Speech

The process of talking to oneself mentally, which plays a role in thinking and self-regulation.

Vygotsky's Concept

The theory by Lev Vygotsky that social interaction plays a fundamental role in the development of cognition, emphasizing the cultural context of learning.

Zone of Proximal Development

A concept in developmental psychology referring to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.