Studies of the Long-Term Consequences of Adolescent Parenthood Indicate That

question 70

Multiple Choice

Studies of the long-term consequences of adolescent parenthood indicate that the problems associated with it

• A) are actually relatively minor, and research studies have difficulty replicating the findings.
• B) may actually be greater for the children than for their mothers.
• C) may actually be greater for the mothers than for their children.
• D) are likely limited to psychological and emotional domains.

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Definitions:

Permissive

A parenting style characterized by low demands with high responsiveness, where parents are very lenient and mostly allow their children to do what they want.

Authoritarian

relating to a system of government or leadership style characterized by concentrated power in the hands of a leader or a small elite not constitutionally responsible to the people.

Total Isolation

A condition or situation in which an individual is completely separated from others, leading to various psychological and physiological effects.

Fearful

Fearful denotes a feeling of anxiety or apprehension caused by the presence or anticipation of danger.