Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Parenting Practices

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning parenting practices and gender development?

• A) Fathers are more consistently given responsibility for the nurturance and physical care of their children.
• B) Mothers are more likely than fathers to engage in playful interactions with their children.
• C) Mothers are more likely than fathers to treat their sons and daughters differently.
• D) Fathers are more involved in socializing their sons than their daughters.

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Definitions:

Vicarious Reinforcement

Learning that occurs by observing the consequences of another's actions and adapting one's own behavior based on those observations.

Observational Learning

A learning process through which behavior is acquired by observing and imitating the actions of others.

Influential Factors

Elements or conditions that significantly affect outcomes, behaviors, or the development of a situation.

Genetics

The investigation into genetic inheritance and the differences in traits passed down through generations.