The family pattern in which the relationships are unequal and the parents attempt to control the children with strict, rigid rules and expectations is known as the:
a. autocratic family pattern.
b. patriarchal family pattern.
c. matriarchal family pattern.
d. democratic family pattern.
A
In the autocratic family pattern the relationships are unequal. The parents attempt to control the children with strict, rigid rules and expectations. This family pattern is least open to outside influence.
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1. "Schizophrenia is a genetic disorder so you are right to be very concerned." 2. "Your family history does increase the risk factors but there are other variables to be considered." 3. "Schizophrenia should not be a significant concern for you." 4. "You should consider being tested before becoming pregnant."
The student nurse studying the endocrine system knows that the pancreas, located in the abdomen, produces:
A) insulin. B) prolactin. C) thyroxin. D) oxytocin.
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a. correlational b. quasi-experimental c. multi-experimental d. factorial