Nicholi's Parents Are Restrictive and Controlling

question 18

Multiple Choice

Nicholi's parents are restrictive and controlling. Compared with his peers whose parents engage in less psychological control, Nicholi is more likely to be _____.

• A) academically successful
• B) closer with his parents
• C) depressed
• D) happy

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Definitions:

Cultural-Familial Retardation

Refers to cognitive delays in individuals, often attributed to both genetic and environmental factors within families.

Heritability

The proportion of observable differences in a group that can be explained by differences in the genes of the group’s members.

Familiarity

The state of being easily recognizable or well-known to someone due to repeated exposure or experience.

Accountability

The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner.