Parenting Styles and Dimensions Quiz

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What is the Authoritarian parenting style characterized by?

Neglectful and detached

Firm control without responsiveness (correct)

Firm control and warmth

Lenient with rules

Authoritative parents allow their children to question rules.

True

What is a key characteristic of Permissive parenting?

Lenient with few rules or discipline

Children of ____ parents are often aggressive and less self-reliant.

Permissive Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parenting styles with their outcomes:

Authoritarian = Blindly obedient, distrustful Authoritative = High achievers, self-reliant Permissive = Irresponsible and lacks self-control Uninvolved = Neglected and abandoned feelings Signup and view all the answers

Which parenting style is also known as 'Tiger parent'?

Overparenting Signup and view all the answers

What do Uninvolved parents typically expect from their children?

To raise themselves Signup and view all the answers

At what age does a toddler typically start to babble and make gurgling sounds?

6 months Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abilities is typically first demonstrated by a 2-year-old child?

Kicking a ball Signup and view all the answers

Which language milestone is expected for a child by the age of 12 months?

Try to copy speech sounds Signup and view all the answers

What social development milestone can a 1-year-old child typically demonstrate?

Expressing a preference for certain people Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is characteristic of a toddler's emotional expression at 3 years of age?

Using hands to unscrew lids and turn doorknobs Signup and view all the answers

At what age do children typically start to imitate more complex adult actions, such as pretending to do laundry?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

Which ability reflects a child's understanding of language in relation to themselves?

Understanding 'Me' and 'You' Signup and view all the answers

What is a common behavior indicating a child's emotional development by age 2?

Expressing emotions like shame and pride Signup and view all the answers

What type of play do toddlers engage in, where they play adjacent to each other without trying to influence one another's actions?

Parallel play Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary cognitive skill developed by children aged 2-3 in relation to objects?

Matching objects with their uses Signup and view all the answers

By age three, what understanding do children typically gain regarding societal norms?

Regulating their emotional expression Signup and view all the answers

At what developmental stage do children begin to name objects in a picture book?

2-3 years Signup and view all the answers

What developmental ability allows toddlers to recognize their own emotional states?

Emotion regulation Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in normal psychosocial development for infants?

Eye contact and touching Signup and view all the answers

At what age do infants typically start showing fear of strangers?

7 - 9 months Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication is primarily used by newborns?

Crying Signup and view all the answers

At what age do infants typically start to laugh and recognize incongruity in actions?

7 - 9 months Signup and view all the answers

What emotional expressions can a 10 - 12 month old infant demonstrate?

Anger, sadness, pleasure, and anxiety Signup and view all the answers

Which developmental milestone is typically observed in infants at 6 months?

Cooing and gurgling sounds Signup and view all the answers

What behavior indicates that an infant has developed separation anxiety?

Crying when a parent leaves the room Signup and view all the answers

How do infants respond to being spoken to around 3 months of age?

They quiet or smile Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dimensions of Parenting

The degree of parental warmth refers to how accepting, responsive and compassionate parents are towards their children.
The degree of parental control refers to the extent to which parents set boundaries, enforce rules and discipline their children.

Classic Parenting Styles

Authoritarian Style
- Parents exert firm control but are rejecting or unresponsive to their children.
- They expect children to follow strict rules without explanation.
- They punish children who disobey rules and may use threats or physical punishment.
- Children raised in this style may be obedient but distrustful, withdrawn, hostile, and passive.
- They may struggle socially and have lower levels of happiness and self-esteem.
Authoritative Style (Democratic)
- Parents are warm and exert firm control.
- They want children to be socially responsible, self-regulated, and cooperative.
- They set rules but allow exceptions based on the situation.
- They consider children's feelings when making and enforcing rules.
- They discuss rules with children so they understand.
- They use a combination of punishment and reinforcement.
- Children raised in this style tend to be high-achievers, self-reliant, responsible decision-makers, and happy.
- They have higher self-esteem and emotional intelligence.
Permissive Style
- Parents are warm but have little control over their children.
- They have lenient or no rules and little discipline.
- They may only punish children if the problem is very serious.
- They may have a "kids will be kids" attitude and treat their kids like friends.
- Children raised in this style may be irresponsible, lack self-control, and make poor life choices.
- They often struggle academically, are less self-reliant, and may be aggressive or immature.
Uninvolved Style (Neglectful)
- Parents are unresponsive to their children's needs and don't set limits.
- They may be overwhelmed by other life problems and ignore their children.
- In extreme cases, parents reject or neglect the needs of their child.
- Children raised in this style are often neglected, have low self-esteem, struggle academically, and may engage in delinquency, alcohol and drug use.

Overparenting Style (Tiger Parent)

Parents overprotect their children by being too involved in their daily lives and providing excessive care and attention.
They are strict like authoritarian parents but involve themselves in every aspect of their children's lives.
They try to solve their children's problems for them and remove obstacles from their paths.

Physical Development

During the toddler stage (1 to 3 years old), growth slows considerably.
1 year old
- Uses fingers to self-feed.
- Attempts to use a spoon.
- Climbs on and off a couch or chair without help.
- Scribbles.
2 year old
- Runs.
- Kicks a ball.
- Walks up stairs.
- Eats with a spoon.
3 year old
- Uses hands to twist things, like turning doorknobs or unscrewing lids.
- Strings items together, like large beads.
- Takes some clothes off independently.
- Puts on some clothes independently.
- Jumps off the ground with both feet.

Cognitive Development

1-2 years old
- Identifies similar objects.
- Imitates actions and language of adults.
- Learns through exploration.
- Points out familiar objects and people in picture books.
- Distinguishes between "Me" and "You."
- Understands and responds to words.
2-3 years old
- Identifies their own reflection in the mirror by name.
- Imitates more complex adult actions (playing house, pretending to do laundry, etc.)
- Matches objects with their uses.
- Names objects in a picture book.
- Responds to simple directions from parents and caregivers.
- Sorts objects by category (animals, flowers, trees, etc.)
- Stacks rings on a peg from largest to smallest.

Psychosocial & Language Development

2 years old
- Expresses learned emotions like shame, embarrassment, and pride.
- Develops emotion regulation (recognizing and labeling emotions, controlling emotional expression based on cultural expectations).
- Experiences temper tantrums.
- Demonstrates sibling rivalry.
3 years old
- Understands societal rules regarding appropriate emotional expression.
- Stranger anxiety dissolves.
- Engages in parallel play (play beside others without influencing each other's behavior).
- Enjoys toys that require action (blocks, telephones, nesting balls).
- Imitates actions (duplicates behavior of others).
- Enjoys stories.
- Takes toys from other children.

Language Development

3 months
- Smiles.
- Makes cooing sounds.
- Quiets or smiles when spoken to.
- Has different cries for different needs.
6 months
- Makes gurgling sounds while playing.
- Babbles and makes a range of sounds.
- Uses voice to express likes and dislikes.
- Responds to changes in tone of voice.
12 months
- Attempts to copy speech sounds.
- Says a few words, such as "dada," "mama," and "uh-oh."
- Understands simple commands, like "Come here."
- Knows words for common items, like "shoe."

Newborn
- Develops a deep attachment between the baby and the mother.
- Crying serves as a communication method.
- Eye contact, touching, and feeding are crucial for healthy psychosocial development.
6 weeks - 4 months
- Displays a social smile.
- Shows emotions toward family members.
- Begins to laugh, demonstrating recognition of incongruity (actions deviating from the norm).
7-9 months
- Exhibits fear of strangers (stranger anxiety).
10-12 months
- Experiences separation anxiety.
- Responds to their name.
- Plays simple games with adults.
10-12 months
- Expresses several recognizable emotions (anger, sadness, pleasure, anxiety).
- Shows limited facial expressions.
- Overcomes stranger anxiety.

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This quiz explores different dimensions and styles of parenting, including warmth and control. It covers the characteristics of authoritarian and authoritative styles, highlighting their impacts on children's behavior and emotional well-being. Test your knowledge on these fundamental concepts of parenting.