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."

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Definitions:

Sexual Conflict

Refers to the evolutionary clash between males and females over reproductive strategy, resources, or mating preferences.

Gender Constancy

The understanding that one’s gender remains the same despite changes in appearance or behavior, usually achieved by around age 6 or 7.

Gender-type Activities

Activities often associated with a particular gender based on societal or cultural norms.

Encourage

To give support, confidence, or hope to someone, often motivating them to continue or begin a task or journey.