Question

10. Authoritative parenting was related to teens’ self-confidence and competence regardless of

      a.   ethnic background

      b.   gender

      c.   socioeconomic status

      d.   all of the above

11. Protective factors that decrease the likelihood of risky behavior in adolescents include:

     support of adolescents’ involvement in:

extracurricular activities

organized religion

a and b

none of the above.

12. Which of the following is not true of gay and lesbian parents reveals that:

      a.   they are as competent as heterosexual parents

      b.   their children show special problems with self-concept

      c.   their children appear to be typically developing children.

      d.   all of the above

13. Which of the following is not characteristic of adolescent mothers?

      a.   They are less likely to talk to and cognitively stimulate their infants.

      b.    Their development conflicts with early parenthood.

      c.   They are not as warm and responsive as older mothers.

      d.   Their egocentrism may interfere with the development of empathy for the newborn.

14. Children raised in poverty are at-risk for:

      a.   poor physical and mental health

      b.   social incompetence

      c.   abuse

      d.   all of the above.

15. Children in poverty are likely to experience:

      a.   more family conflict and turmoil

      b.   separation from loved ones

      c.   less social support

      d.   all of the above

16. Which of the following have been identified as adjustment problems of children from affluent families?

      a.   depression

      b.   substance abuse

      c.   emotional problems

      d.   all of the above

17. Which of the following have been identified as sources of problems in affluent families?

      a.   disconnectedness

      b.   pressure to achieve

      c. a and b

      d.   none of the above

     

18. The cultural niche within which parenting occurs includes:

      a.   the physical and social environment

      b.   customs of child rearing and child care

      c.   the parents’ beliefs, values, and attitudes.

      d.   all of the above.

Answer 1

10. The correct answer is option D

Explanation : Authoritative parenting is characterised by high demandingness as well as high responsiveness. Kids have a sense of boundary yet feel loved and secured which is regardless of the gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic background

11.The correct answer is option D

Explanation : Adoloscence Is a period where children want to explore their new found freedom and take risks. Protective factors such as open communication, trust, monitoring and suoervision helps in reducing risk taking behaviours that arent beneficial

12.The correct answer is option B

Explanation : Homosexual parents just like any other heterosexual set of parents need to be adaptable and choose appropriate parenting style for their kids. Self concept affected merely due to parenting by homosexual parents isnt scientifically proven

13. The correct answer is option C

Explanation : Adolescent egocentrism is the phenomenon in adolescents with regards to their inability to distinguish between their perception of what others think about them and what people actually think in reality. This often interferes with their ability to empathize with the infant which in turn conflicts with their own needs as well as being able to talk to the child enough.But this doesn't necessarily mean that the mother is not as warm as older mothers