Chapter 14: Parenting Styles & Family Influences

Which parenting style is characterized by being low in warmth and control, with limited interaction and unawareness of the child's needs?

Permissive

Neglectful or Uninvolved (correct)

Authoritarian

Authoritative

What is a characteristic of first-born children according to the provided text?

They tend to be more agreeable

They tend to be more conscientious (correct)

They tend to be more rebellious

They tend to be more liberal

Which theory suggests that larger families have a lower intellectual climate, impacting children's development?

Theory of Divergence

Non-Shared Environment Theory

Confluence Theory (correct)

Resource Theory

What is a way in which siblings can facilitate the development of advanced theory of mind skills?

By engaging in discussions about mental states Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome for children from single-parent families?

Problematic outcomes due to parental mental/physical health and economic status Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of children from same-sex families?

Similar cognitive and social development to heterosexual couples Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of divorce on children?

Higher rates of academic, delinquency, depression, and aggression problems Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that can perpetuate the cycle of child abuse?

Insecure attachments Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of blended families?

Conflicts and less intimate relationships between step-parents and step-children Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of child abuse that can lead to attachment issues in infants and toddlers?

Neglect Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of authoritarian parenting that differs from permissive parenting?

Using punishment and coercion to control behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential effect of authoritarian parenting on child development?

Lower academic goals and increased hostility Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of permissive parenting?

Few demands or attempts to monitor/control behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential effect of permissive parenting on child development?

Problem behaviors and higher self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of authoritative parenting that is similar to authoritarian parenting?

High in control and setting boundaries Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between authoritarian and authoritative parenting?

Level of warmth and control Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential effect of authoritative parenting on child development?

Increased independence and responsibility Signup and view all the answers

Which parenting style is associated with higher self-esteem and lower levels of depression in adolescents?

Both permissive and authoritative parenting Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of authoritarian parenting that is not found in permissive parenting?