What Is Parental Efficacy? Explain Its Relationship to Delinquency

question 45

Essay

What is parental efficacy? Explain its relationship to delinquency.

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Definitions:

Biological Mother

The woman who genetically contributed to the creation of an offspring.

Adoptive Parents

Individuals who have legally taken on the responsibility of caring for and raising a child who is not biologically their own.

Increased Risk

An elevated likelihood of encountering negative outcomes or dangers.

Personality Disorder

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, deviating from cultural expectations.