Research by Patterson and Colleagues at the Social Learning Center

question 51

Multiple Choice

Research by Patterson and colleagues at the Social Learning Center has found that the families of aggressive boys are characterized by

• A) parents who punish their children only when they behave inappropriately.
• B) children who become the passive victims of aggressive parents.
• C) cycles of mutually coercive behavior between family members.
• D) siblings who support each other in order to cope with their aggressive parents.

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Definitions:

Information

Data, facts, or details obtained through study, research, instructions, or communication.

Resistive Behaviors

Actions or attitudes that express opposition or noncompliance, often seen in therapeutic or caregiving settings.

Impatience

A feeling of irritation or annoyance due to delays or obstacles, often leading to a desire for immediate action or results.

Neutrality

In therapy, the practice of remaining impartial and without judgment towards the client, to create a safe and open therapeutic environment.