Researcher X Argues That Authoritative Parenting and Inductive Discipline Will

question 20

Multiple Choice

Researcher X argues that authoritative parenting and inductive discipline will almost always lead to more adaptive developmental outcomes for children than other forms of parenting/discipline. Researcher Y disagrees, arguing that the favorability of outcomes will depend upon the "goodness-of-fit" between the child's characteristics and the practices parents use. Researcher X apparently focuses heavily on _____ patterns of development, whereas Researcher Y sees development as more of a(n) _____ enterprise.

• A) continuous; discontinuous
• B) idiosyncratic; normative
• C) discontinuous; continuous
• D) normative; idiosyncratic

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Definitions:

Depositions

Testimonies given under oath by witnesses outside of court, recorded for later use in legal proceedings.

Under Oath

A legal condition where an individual affirms the truthfulness of their statements, subject to penalties for perjury.

Subpoena Duces Tecum

A Subpoena Duces Tecum is a legal order requiring a person to produce documents or records in a court of law.

Deponent

A party or witness who testifies under oath during a deposition.