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Parenting Styles

Definition

These are different approaches to raising children that are typically categorized into four main types: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful.

Related terms

Neglectful Parenting Style: This is a style characterized by low responsiveness and low demands; parents may be uninvolved in their child's life.

Attachment Theory: A theory in psychology explaining the importance of attachment in personal development. It's closely related to parenting styles as it emphasizes the impact of early experiences with caregivers.

Socialization: The process through which individuals learn norms, values, behavior, and social skills appropriate to their society. Parenting styles can greatly influence this process.

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Study guides (1)

AP Psychology - 6.2 Social Development in Childhood

Practice Questions (5)

What are the three parenting styles identified by Diana Baumrind and her associates at UC Berkeley?
Which research method would be most suitable for studying the impact of different parenting styles on child development?
Which of the following hypothetical experiments would best evaluate the impact of varying parenting styles on a child's physical development?
Which statement counters the conventional belief that only negative parenting styles result in anti-social behavior in children?
What research design could provide valid insights into the influence of parenting styles on adolescent depression?

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