AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

ADOLESCENCE PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following fits with the description of Authoritative Parenting?
A
Low levels of warmth
B
Communication is predominately one way from parent to child
C
Parent has low levels of control
D
Parent has high expectations and also has rules but explains the reasoning behind these expectations and rules.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Authoritative. In this parenting style, the parents are nurturing, responsive, and supportive, yet set firm limits for their children. They attempt to control children’s behavior by explaining rules, discussing, and reasoning. They listen to a child’s viewpoint but don’t always accept it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Authoritative parents tend to agree with statements like these: I take my child’s wishes and feelings into consideration before I ask her to do something. I encourage my child to talk about his feelings. I try to help when my child is scared or upset.

Detailed explanation-3: -An authoritative parenting style is a child-rearing approach characterized by high responsiveness and high expectations. Authoritative parents are warm and responsive to their child’s emotional needs while holding the child to high standards. They set limits and are very consistent in enforcing the boundaries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Characteristics of Authoritative Parenting Administering fair and consistent discipline when rules are broken. Allowing their children to express opinions. Encouraging their children to discuss options. Expressing warmth and nurturing.

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