AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which parenting style are children most likely to be encouraged to assume responsibility gradually as they mature?
A
authoritarian
B
authoritative
C
permissive
D
uninvolved
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Authoritative parenting style is seen as the most effective approach to child-rearing. This style of parenting leads to socially responsible, competent children. In addition, children reared in this way become achievement oriented and cooperative with both adults and peers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Authoritative parenting, who encourage kids to be responsible, to think for themselves, and to consider the reasons for rules. Authoritarian parenting, who expect their orders to be obeyed without question and who rely on punishment–or the threat of punishment–to control their kids.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kids raised by authoritative parents are more likely to become independent, self-reliant, socially accepted, academically successful, and well-behaved. They are also less likely to report depression and anxiety, and less likely to engage in antisocial behavior like delinquency and drug use.

Detailed explanation-4: -The four main parenting styles-permissive, authoritative, neglectful and authoritarian-used in child psychology today are based on the work of Diana Baumrind, a developmental psychologist, and Stanford researchers Eleanor Maccoby and John Martin.

Detailed explanation-5: -Permissive parenting is sometimes known as indulgent parenting. Parents who exhibit this style make relatively few demands on their children. Because these parents have low expectations for self-control and maturity, discipline is a rarity.

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