Which of the Following Parental Discipline Styles Would Be Most

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following parental discipline styles would be most likely to result in a "rejected child" in the classroom?

• A) ​Martha does not discipline her child at all, and only occasionally sets limits on her behaviors.
• B) ​Hank is very consistent with his discipline, and it combines occasional physical punishment with discussions and affection. Only when infractions are extreme is a spanking administered.
• C) ​Henry is very consistent with his discipline, when tends to be more forceful and demanding of obedience and compliance.
• D) ​Jessica is very inconsistent with her son, punishing misbehavior one day and then ignoring it the next day.

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Definitions:

Pleasing Others

The behavioral tendency to act in ways that are intended to gain approval or avoid disapproval from others.

Moral Equivalence

A concept suggesting that different actions, entities, or choices have the same moral or ethical value, often used in discussions of ethical dilemmas.

Nonviolence

A principle of resolving conflicts without the use of physical force, emphasizing peaceful means.

Self-Sacrifice

The act of giving up one's own interests, desires, or well-being for the sake of others or a greater cause.