Although No One Pattern of Parenting Is "Optimal" for All

question 23

Multiple Choice

Although no one pattern of parenting is "optimal" for all children in all cultures or subcultures, the parental style that seems to promote adaptive outcomes for most children in most contexts is

• A) the authoritarian pattern
• B) the authoritative pattern
• C) one combining "no-nonsense" discipline with warmth and guidance
• D) one combining love and guidance with sensible limits

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Definitions:

Satisfactory

Adequate or meeting the basic requirements; acceptable though not outstanding or excellent.

Age

The length of time that a person or organism has been alive or the period during which an object has existed.

Physical Assessment

A comprehensive examination of a patient's body to identify any signs of disease, abnormalities, or health concerns.

Option

A choice or preference among a variety of alternatives.