One of the worst effects of the media on children is
the effects of violence on their behavior.
the interference with family life, language development, and emotional
regulation.
manipulative advertising, and resulting behaviors.
distorted cartoon images.
Question 2In the United States, about how many hours per day does the typical child aged 2 to 4 spend watching television or using electronic media?
less than one
about two
three
more than eight
Question 3A study of parents in Hong Kong found that most classified themselves as using what type of parenting style?
authoritative
authoritarian
permissive
neglectful/uninvolved
Question 4Which parenting style is more common as income falls?
authoritative
authoritarian
neglectful
permissive
Question 5Sometimes minority and non-Western parents are categorized as ______ because of their punishment styles, but that label may be misapplied since many are also warm and affectionate.
authoritative
authoritarian
permissive
neglectful/uninvolved
Question 6Which of the following is a criticism of Baumrind's classification of parenting styles?
She overlooked the fact that most authoritative parents are lax in discipline.
She overlooked the fact that many permissive parents love their children.
There was too much diversity in her study samples.
She focused too much on parental attitudes and not enough on daily
interactions.
Question 7At least among the majority of families, adolescents who are successful, generous individuals are from
authoritarian homes.
permissive homes.
authoritative homes.
traditional homes.
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