Which of the Following Statements by a Parent Indicates a Need

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements by a parent indicates a need for increased learning regarding appropriate (nonabusive) discipline of a child?

• A) "I have stopped using a switch on my child, and I am learning to count to 10 before reacting."
• B) "I never spank or hit; I yell at them to stop being stupid, and if they don't, I tell them no one is ever going to love them if they act like that."
• C) "I use time-outs when my child acts out or is naughty. Sometimes my child doesn't cope well with this, but I am persistent."
• D) "When my child misbehaves, I distract him and focus his attention on other things. If he throws a tantrum, I have been known to just pick him up and leave from wherever we are."

---

Definitions:

Downward Comparison

The act of comparing oneself to others who are worse off in order to feel better about one's own situation.

Upward Comparison

Comparing oneself to others who are better off or more successful, which can influence self-esteem and motivation.

Temporal Comparison

The process of comparing one's past self to their current self to assess changes over time.

Collectivist Culture

is a societal approach that emphasizes the priority of group goals over individual goals and the importance of cohesion within social groups.