AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best defines a democratic parenting style?
A
emphasized that cultural differences can be seen in all stages of a child’s development
B
a process of development resulting from internally programmed growth
C
parenting style in which children participate in decisions that affect their lives
D
described the changes that occur in children’s understanding in four stages of cognitive development
E
physical, mental, or sexual mistreatment of someone under 18
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The authoritative parenting style is sometimes referred to as “democratic.” It involves a child-centric approach in which parents hold high expectations for their children backed by support and guidance.

Detailed explanation-2: -a parenting style, derived from the ideas of Alfred Adler, in which the parent guides the child’s development in an accepting but steady manner and fosters a climate in which cooperation, fairness, equality, and mutual respect between parent and child are assumed.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the democratic parenting style, the parents support their children but set their own bounds. The Verbal Communication between parent and child is strong. Additionally this attitude creates a family environment where the child feels themselves free and safe and finds the opportunity to develop self-control.

Detailed explanation-4: -Authoritative parents are affectionate and supportive. They respect their children’s autonomy, provide them with a lot of freedom and encourage independence. They also allow bidirectional communication. This style of parenting is also known as the democratic parenting style6.

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