How Is Parental Gatekeeping Associated with Children's Peer Relationships

question 40

Multiple Choice

How is parental gatekeeping associated with children's peer relationships?

• A) High levels of gatekeeping, including control of peer interactions, are associated with high social competence.
• B) Active gatekeeping that does not include control of peer interactions is associated with high social competence.
• C) Active gatekeeping that does not include control of peer interactions is associated with low social competence.
• D) Any gatekeeping at all is associated with low social competence.

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Definitions:

Similar Objects

Similar objects refer to items or entities that share common attributes, characteristics, or appearances, making them alike in some respects.

Symbolic Play

A type of play in which children use objects, actions, or ideas to represent other objects, actions, or ideas, playing a crucial role in language and cognitive development.

Compensation

A mental operation in which a child realizes that changes in one aspect of a problem are compared with and compensated for by changes in another aspect.