The Best Child Outcomes Are Associated with Authoritative Parenting

question 143

True/False

The best child outcomes are associated with authoritative parenting.

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Definitions:

Robert Merton

An American sociologist known for developing theories such as the strain theory, and for coining terms like "self-fulfilling prophecy" and "role model."

Latent Function

Unintended or unrecognized consequences of actions, social processes, or structures within a society.

Unintended Consequences

Outcomes that are not foreseen or intended by a purposeful action, which can be positive, negative, or neutral in nature.

Robert Merton

An influential American sociologist known for his theories on social structure, anomie, and for coining terms like "self-fulfilling prophecy."