Since Elementary School, Tom Has Always Shown a Sense of Entitlement

question 641

Multiple Choice

Since elementary school, Tom has always shown a sense of entitlement, arguing with students and teachers to get his way. In high school, he became addicted to drugs and alcohol and got into criminal behavior that his parents were able to erase from his record. Which type of parenting would most likely have resulted in Tom's behavior?

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

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Definitions:

Autonomous

Having the ability or freedom to act independently, make one's own decisions, and govern oneself.

Self-reliance

The reliance on one's own capabilities, judgment, or resources.

Passivity

A trait or behavior characterized by a lack of response or action in situations where one might be expected to engage or make a decision.

Rough and Tumble

A form of play involving physical activities like running, climbing, and play-fighting, important for a child's development.