Research in Child Development Suggests That the Authoritarian Parenting Style

question 6

Multiple Choice

Research in child development suggests that the authoritarian parenting style is associated with

• A) Higher levels of children's moral development
• B) Lower levels of children's self-esteem
• C) Higher levels of children's achievement
• D) Higher levels of psychotic behavior and mental illness

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Definitions:

Mental Ability

The capacity to perform cognitive tasks, solve problems, and learn from experiences.

Artistic Ability

Refers to the skill or talent in creating visual, auditory, or performance artworks, often expressing imaginative or creative ideas.

Problem Solving

The process of working through details of a problem to reach a solution, involving identifying the problem, developing possible solutions, and choosing the best option.

Linguistic Determinism

The theory that the structure of a language determines its speakers' world view or cognition, essentially limiting their thoughts to the language's capacity.