Denice Wants to Join a Dance Class

question 28

Multiple Choice

Denice wants to join a dance class.Her parents insist that she should focus on her studies rather than her dancing.She makes repeated requests,but her parents threaten to ground her if she fails to act as they say.They even verbally abuse and terrorize her to stay indoors.Denice's parents are most likely adopting a(n) _____ parenting style.

• A)authoritarian
• B)authoritative
• C)vigilant
• D)permissive

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Definitions:

Cultural

Pertaining to the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.

Contextual

Related to, dependent on, or being the context of a situation or event which influences its meaning or effect.

Biological

Relating to biology; pertaining to the science of life or living organisms.

Psychological

Pertaining to the mind or mental processes, often involving emotional and cognitive functions.