Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Ways

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the ways in which parents socialize babies and young children by talking to them?

• A) In the toddler and preschool years, girls and boys get different kinds and amounts of talk about emotion.
• B) During childhood, fathers' talk is more supportive and emotion-focused than mothers' talk.
• C) In the early childhood years, mothers talk more to their sons than to their daughters.
• D) Overall, fathers talk more to children than mothers do.

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Definitions:

Inferiority

A feeling of being less important, capable, or worthwhile compared to others, which can impact an individual's self-esteem and psychological well-being.

Subjective Perceptions

Involve how personal beliefs, feelings, and experiences influence one's view of reality.

Mother/Child Relationships

The bond and dynamic between a mother and her child, which can significantly influence the child's emotional and psychological development.

Overt Behavior

Visible actions or responses of an individual that can be directly observed by others.