Practice Question
A nurse observes that parents discuss rules with their children when the children do not agree with the rules. Which style of parenting is being displayed?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Authoritarian
Rationale:
💎 Authoritative parents set rules but encourage discussion and reasoning.
💎 Permissive parents allow few limits.
💎 Authoritarian parents impose rules without discussion.
💎 Disciplinarian is a less formal term for authoritarian approach.
💎 Authoritative style is associated with positive child outcomes, social competence, and self-esteem.
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Examplify-NUR 4339 Child bearing Family MID Term FA25
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Maternal-Child
- Answer Choices: 4
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