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Chapter 32: Skillful Parenting

Section 2 Practice Test

1
What is the parenting style in which parents expect children to trust and obey without question?
A)Permissive
B)Participatory
C)Authoritarian
D)Authoritative
2
What is the parenting style in which parents consider a child's desires?
A)Participatory
B)Authoritative
C)Permissive
D)Authoritarian
3
Which is the parenting style in which parents use minimal authority?
A)Authoritative
B)Authoritarian
C)Permissive
D)Participatory
4
What is the process of helping children learn to behave in acceptable ways?
A)Authority
B)Self-discipline
C)Directive leadership
D)Discipline
5
What is something that acts to encourage a specific behavior?
A)Positive reinforcement
B)Behavior modification
C)Discipline
D)Motivation
6
What is the act of removing a child from the presence of others for a short time for misbehavior called?
A)Behavior modification
B)Time-out
C)Isolation
D)Discipline
7
An effective discipline technique might be taking away a _____, a right.
A)Reward
B)Sacrifice
C)Privilege
D)Freedom
8
The punishment for a child who misbehaves should
A)Match the offense
B)Be severe
C)Prevent future misbehavior
D)Be positive
9
Which of the following is an accurate statement?
A)Experts agree on spanking
B)Experts believe in spanking often
C)Some experts believe strongly that spanking does not help correct bad behavior
D)Parents should use spanking to vent their anger
10
Which of the following basics can help parents teach good behavior?
A)Start early
B)Be consistent
C)Follow through
D)All of the above
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