Suppose That Mary and Dave Want to Increase Their Son's

question 34

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Mary and Dave want to increase their son's self-regulated behavior. Which of the following discipline practices is most closely linked to this outcome?

• A) authoritarian practices
• B) indifferent practices
• C) permissive practices
• D) authoritative practices

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Definitions:

Maternal Negativity

Refers to negative attitudes, emotions, or behaviors expressed by a mother towards her children, which can impact the children's psychological development.

Nuclear Family

A family unit consisting of two parents and their children living together as a single entity.

Biological Parents

The individuals whose genetic material a child inherits; often referred to as birth parents.