During Elementary School, Melanie "Made Fun" of Other Children If

question 228

Multiple Choice

During elementary school, Melanie "made fun" of other children if they did not measure up to her idea of physical beauty. She bullied other children to get her way. This sense of entitlement and her addiction to being the "center of attention" have continued into adulthood. Which type of parenting most likely led to Melanie's behavior?

• A)overly permissive
• B)power assertive
• C)authoritative
• D)authoritarian

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