Which of the Following Patterns of Parental Discipline Will Be

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patterns of parental discipline will be most likely to lead to a positive resolution of conflict between developing autonomy versus shame and doubt?

• A) discipline that is involves many limits on the child's behavior
• B) discipline that places few limits on the child's behavior
• C) discipline that places an intermediate amount of limits on the child's behavior
• D) There is no clear and consistent relationship between parental discipline practices and the development of autonomy.

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