The Somewhat Coercive, "No-Nonsense" Parenting Style That Is Often Seen

question 20

Multiple Choice

The somewhat coercive, "no-nonsense" parenting style that is often seen in lower-SES and working-class African-American families is often _____ because it _____ .

• A) maladaptive; fosters aggression and antisocial conduct
• B) maladaptive; is associated with anxiety and emotional disturbances
• C) adaptive; teaches children how to protect themselves against bullies
• D) adaptive; buffers children from risks of being victimized or influenced by antisocial peers

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