If You Wanted to Raise a Child Who Is Smart

question 78

Multiple Choice

If you wanted to raise a child who is smart and self-reliant, which parenting style should you adopt?

• A) an authoritative style
• B) an authoritarian style
• C) an indulgent-permissive style
• D) an indulgent-uninvolved style

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Definitions:

Nature-Nurture Debate

The ongoing discussion concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Biopsychologist

A scientist who studies the physiological bases of behavior and mental processes, combining principles from biology and psychology.

Behavioral Neuroscientist

A scientist who studies the brain and nervous system to understand behaviors, emotions, and thoughts.

Biological Factors

Aspects of biology that influence an individual’s characteristics, behavior, and health, such as genes and hormones.