Parents of Mastery-Oriented Children Encourage Achievement Motivation

question 175

Multiple Choice

Parents of mastery-oriented children encourage achievement motivation. Which of these is NOT a feature of parenting for success?

• A)Parents praise the child's accomplishments.
• B)Parents set and enforce strict disciplinary rules.
• C)Parents provide guidance and control.
• D)Parents do scaffolding and allow the child autonomy.

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Definitions:

Organizational Hierarchy

A system in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority within an organization.

Programmed Decision Making

The process of making decisions that are routine or repetitive through the use of established policies, procedures, or rules.

Well-structured Problem

Refers to problems that have clearly defined goals, constraints, and solution paths, making them easier to solve through logical processes.

Uncertainty

A situation where the outcomes or consequences of actions are unpredictable or unknown.