How do power-assertive techniques differ from other types of parenting behaviors aimed at restricting behavior?

What will be an ideal response?


Power-assertive techniques involve the assertion of control over a child rather than an inductive process that supports the internalizing of moral behavior and fosters prosocial behavior. Power-assertive techniques tend not to show respect for the child's needs. Power-assertive techniques tend to work less well than inductive techniques in fostering positive behaviors from a child.

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Your textbook discusses the difference between the words sex and gender. Which of the following differences is correct?

a. Gender refers to animals, whereas sex refers to humans. b. Gender refers to children, whereas sex refers to adolescents and adults. c. Gender is a narrower term than sex. d. Gender refers to psychological characteristics, whereas sex emphasizes biological characteristics.

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Presenting the SD, decreasing response effort, and presenting an establishing operation are ways to:

a. make a behavior less likely b. make a behavior more likely c. both of these d. none of these

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Why should courts be skeptical of eyewitness testimony? Include the three problems of eyewitness testimony described in Module 12.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which hallucinogen has caused controversy because of legalization attempts due to its purported medical benefits?

a) heroin b) marijuana c) LSD d) barbiturates

Psychology