Gabriela's Mother Practices the Authoritative Style of Parenting

question 116

Multiple Choice

Gabriela's mother practices the authoritative style of parenting.This suggests that Gabriela's mother

• A)encourages her to be independent but still places limits and controls on behavior.
• B)is uninvolved in Gabriela's life.
• C)is restrictive, punitive, and engages in little verbal exchange with Gabriela when they have differences of opinion.
• D)sets very strict rules and limitations for Gabriela's behavior.

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