Chapter 7 - Adolescents in the Family

Question 0

Authoritative Parenting

Answer 0

The authoritative parenting style is one that stresses self-reliance and independence; parents are consistent, maintain an open dialogue, and give reasons when disciplining.

Question 1

Emotional Transmission

Answer 1

Emotional transmission refers to the transmission of emotions from one person to another within a family.

Question 2

Authoritarian Parenting

Answer 2

The authoritarian parenting style is one that stresses obedience, respect for authority, and traditional values.

Question 3

Indulgent Parenting

Answer 3

The indulgent parenting style is characterized by warmth and nurturance (high responsiveness) but little supervision (low demandingness).

Question 4

Neglectful Parenting

Answer 4

The neglectful parenting style is one characterized by little warmth or nurturance (low responsiveness) and little supervision (low demandingness).

Question 5

Parental Monitoring

Answer 5

Parental monitoring is the practice in which parents monitor their children’s behavior when they are not physically present to supervise their activities.

Question 6

Climacteric

Answer 6

Climacteric refers to the gradual decline in the functioning of the reproductive organs in middle age.

Question 7

Menopause

Answer 7

Menopause is the cessation of menstrual periods in middle age.

Question 8

Ego Development

Answer 8

Ego development refers to increases in the complexity and integration of thought and judgment that occur with age.

Question 9

Role Clarity

Answer 9

Role clarity is a clear understanding among family members concerning the nature and responsibilities of each one’s role.