Children of Which Type of Parents Tend to Be Low

question 70

Multiple Choice

Children of which type of parents tend to be low in social and academic competence, unhappy and unfriendly, and low in self-confidence, but do not tend to be particularly low in self-control or to be particularly high in impulsivity?

• A) permissive
• B) authoritative
• C) rejecting-neglecting
• D) authoritarian

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Definitions:

Multifinality

The principle in developmental psychology that similar early experiences can lead to different outcomes in individuals.

Equifinality

A principle from systems theory suggesting that different actions in a given context can lead to the same outcome.

Dyslexia

Unusual difficulty with reading; thought to be the result of some neurological underdevelopment.

Dyscalculia

Unusual difficulty with math, probably originating from a distinct part of the brain.