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With respect to major transitions in lifestyles which of the following describes the norm for logical consequences in 1930?
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experienced
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Which of the following was the dominant family structure in 1930?
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extended family
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According to our discussion of attachment theory, illegitimate needs were best defined as ________.
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deficiency needs
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Which person is most likely to view sex as a way to relieve stress and sexual tension?
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the avoidantly attached person
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With respect to major transitions in lifestyles which of the following describes the degree of nonnegotiable tasks in families of the 1930 era?
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many
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With respect to major transitions in lifestyles which of the following describes the degree of family interaction of today's families as compared to the 1930 era?
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higher interaction in 1930
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Which person is most likely to use sex to attract and hold on to a relationship?
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the anxiously attached person
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With respect to major transitions in lifestyles which of the following describes the norm for logical consequences today (i.e., 1980-present)?
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avoided
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Which person is most likely to demonstrate the behaviors of being compulsively self-reliant?
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the avoidantly attached person
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Calvin decides to give Hobbs five dollars for every A and three dollars for every B on his next report card in order to motivate him to do his homework. Calvin's attempt to modify Hobbs' study habits best illustrates:
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the theory of behaviorism
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Which of the following increases behavior through withdrawal of an aversive stimulus?
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negative reinforcement
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Guy Doud said that the eye was a more willing pupil than ever was the ear, that good advice is sometimes confusing, but example is always clear. Guy Doud's comments would best illustrate?
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social learning theory
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Which person is most likely to demonstrate behaviors of a compulsive caregiver?
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the anxiously attached person
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According to attachment theory, the attachment style of a person that is compulsively self-reliant would be described as:
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avoidantly attached
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According to attachment theory, which style of attachment views sex as a way to attract and hold on to a relationship:
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anxiously attached
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According to our discussion of attachment theory, legitimate needs were best defined as _________.
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being needs
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Which of the following decreases behavior through addition of an aversive stimulus?
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positive punishment
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Unpleasant conditions (e.g. spanking) expected to deter the future occurrence of a behavior are:
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positive punishment
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According to attachment theory, which style of attachment is characterized by the ability to give and receive pleasure in sex:
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securely attached
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Calvin's class had a competition to see who could read the most books over the summer holidays. Their actions would indicate that they are most likely in which stage of Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory?
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industry versus inferiority
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According to Guy Dowd, you love Jesus as much as _______________.
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the one you love the least
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According to attachment theory, the attachment style of a person that is a compulsive caregiver would best be described as:
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anxiously attached
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The "terrible twos" when a child wants to do it their way would be most closely associated with which stage of Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory?
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autonomy versus shame and doubt
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According to attachment theory, which style of attachment views sex as a way to reduce stress and tension:
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avoidantly attached
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Which stage of Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory is most closely associated with the formation of a sense of attachment?
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trust versus mistrust
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In which stage of Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory is it important for parents to provide a stimulating environment so a child can begin to explore their world?
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autonomy versus shame and doubt
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Modeling is a concept most closely associated with which theory.
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social learning theory
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Calvin is frustrated with Suzie. It seems that when he tries to get emotionally close to her she backs off; but when he backs off she pursues him. According to attachment theory, the attachment style of Suzie would be best described as:
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ambivalently attached
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According to attachment theory, mutual giving and receiving in a relationship would be associated with which style of attachment:
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securely attached
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According to attachment theory, which style of attachment is characterized by a pursue-distance style of relating
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ambivalently attached
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Guy Dowd said, "I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day, I'd rather you walk with me than merely point the way." This comment best illustrates which of the following concepts?
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observational learning
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According to your instructor, Christian service and leadership throughout the world, begins:
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in the home
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An increase in technology during the twentieth century has contributed to all of the following lifestyle transitions faced by American families except _________?
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more consonant role models
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In the movie Parenthood; Steve Martin's wife said that children are not like appliances, they do not come with a _______
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guarantee
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I used the fact that Steve Martin threw his son a million pop-ups in the back yard to illustrate that the goal of parenting is to increase the odds or the ________ of success.
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probability
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Children feel unloved, their longing for _________________ often leads to seeking attention in _______________ ways.
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belonging, negative
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A child's quest for _____________________ leads to a seemingly unquenchable thirst for_____________.
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independence, power
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A lack of respect for ______________.
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authority
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Negative ____________ pressure.
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Peer
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Which one of the following is not an indication of the faulty belief, "I am valued only if I am the center of attention."
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A child buckles under the stress of performance
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Conditions that follow the target behavior and influence the probability of its future occurrence are:
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consequence controls
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Becoming more effective at time management in order to improve your performance on exams would be most closely associated with (i.e., an example of) which category of the comprehensive model of discipline:
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personal traits and life skills
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Two year old Amy cannot resist playing with the pots and pans in her mother's kitchen. In lieu of spanking her hand, her mother decides to put plastic locks on the kitchen cabinet doors. This technique for managing Amy's annoying behavior is most closely associated with which category of the comprehensive model.
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antecedent controls
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Six-year-old Robert exhibits all of the behavioral symptoms of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Robert's behaviors are most closely associated with which category of the comprehensive model of discipline:
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none of the above
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Mary's students run wild during the afternoon recess period. Mary decides to limit the length of free time and require the children to choose from a menu of carefully designed activities for the recess period. Mary's strategy would be an example of:
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antecedent control techniques
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Calvin refused to wear his raincoat to school as suggested by his mother. When it rained he got soaking wet. Calvin's behavior best illustrates the concept of:
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natural consequences
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A child's temperament (i.e., inborn style of relating) would be most closely associated with which aspect of the comprehensive model of discipline?
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personal traits and life skills
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When Alan ignores his alarm and does not get up in time to eat breakfast before school, he must catch the school bus even though he is complaining about being hungry. Which of the following strategies is being used to alter Alan's behavior?
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natural consequences
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Kelly tells her children that she will serve lunch from 12:00-1:00 every day and if they are not there they will have to wait until dinner time to eat or otherwise fend for themselves because the kitchen is closed. Kelly's rule is designed to teach the children that they must respect the _____________ order of life.
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social
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Jim's family has a history of high blood pressure and heart disease. Though he is in very good health, Jim gets up at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in order to go to the gym to exercise. Jim's gym routine best illustrates which concept:
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antecedent controls
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On Saturday mornings, if Kaleb picks up his toys and puts them away, then he is allowed to watch cartoons. This behavior management strategy would be most closely associated with which of the following concepts:
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rewards
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Johnny's parents are concerned that he is spending too much time playing his Game Boy. Limiting the amount of time Johnny can play on his Game Boy by requiring him to choose from a menu of carefully designed activities would be an example of:
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antecedent control techniques
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Jim's family has a history of high blood pressure and heart disease. Though he is in very good health, Jim gets up at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in order to go to the gym to exercise. Jim's family history of high blood pressure and heart disease best illustrates which concept:
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personal traits and life skills
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Children operate on the "_____________ principle" with a focus on immediate ___________________.
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pleasure, gratification
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Logical consequences must usually be designed by an adult to be effective.
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True
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The benefit of logical consequences is that they teach a child to respect the natural order of life.
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False
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It is not recommended to use extrinsic (i.e., tangible) rewards to reinforce the behaviors of young (3-4 year old) children.
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False
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When implementing consequence controls, it is recommended to give a young child (3-4 years old) an in-depth explanation of what he/she did wrong.
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False
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An important advantage of the traditional model of discipline is that it reduces the risk of coercion and resistance cycles (i.e., power struggles) between a parent and child.
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False
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According to our class discussion, most of the arguments against spanking a child have merit (i.e., are valid).
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True
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Mary's students have a difficult time concentrating during her morning math period which is just before lunch and right after her science period. Which of the following strategies should Mary consider to improve student performance during her discussion of math?
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all of the above
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According to our class discussion, enforcing rules without establishing a relationship increases the chances of:
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rebellion
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Which of the following is not an important component/guideline of a parent/child's individual relationship time (IRT):
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playing competitive games,at least 30 minutes for very young children
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Jim s family has a history of high blood pressure and heart disease. Though he is in very good health, Jim gets up at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in order to go to the gym to exercise. Jim's gym program best illustrates which concept:
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daily routines
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According to our class discussion, when it comes to parenting, less time equals less __________.
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influence
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Which style/styles of parenting is/are most likely to develop an attitude of "entitlement" in a child?
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both over-submissive and over-indulgent
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According to our class discussion, rules plus a relationship promotes:
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obedience
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Suzie will not get started on her term paper until just before the assignment is due and she is under a lot of pressure to turn it in on time. Which style of parenting is most likely to contribute to this tendency to put off unpleasant tasks?
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overcoercive
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Which of the following is not an important guideline in schedule development for children:
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all of the above are important guidelines for schedule development
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When Johnny gets home from school he can have a snack and then must complete his homework before going outside to play. After play time his family sits down to eat together where they have lots of conversation. He then helps his mom and dad clean the table and dishes before he can watch any TV. Johnny s family is a good example of which of the following concepts?
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all of the above-routines, schedules and structure
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Suzie is a sophomore transfer student at ACU. She is having difficulty making new friends as most of her peers consider her to be demanding and pushy. She is concerned that she may not be able to get into a social club. Which of the following parenting styles best describes Suzie s parents?
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oversubmissive
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Which style of parenting is most likely to rob a child of the satisfaction and competency that comes from taking initiative and achieving one's own goals?
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overindulgent
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Limiting the amount of time Johnny can play on his Game Boy and requiring him to choose from a menu of carefully designed activities would be an example of:
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antecedent control techniques
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According to our class discussion, when it comes to troubled teens, which of the following is/are most closely related to boredom?
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recreational and work companions
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Johnny is twenty years old; he lacks the persistence to complete undesirable task and has difficulty attaining long term goals. Which of the following parenting styles best describes Johnny s parents?
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overindulging
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Bryan s father is a small town preacher. Bryan graduated from high-school with an A average. In our Ministry to Fathers class he mentioned that his father never let him forget the one B he made in high-school. He sounded very hurt as he talked about his father. Which of the following parenting styles best describes Bryan s father?
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perfectionistic
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According to our class discussion, which is the most common pathogenic (i.e., unhealthy) parental attitude?
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overcoercive
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When it comes to troubled teens, which of the following strategies is most closely related to negative peer pressure?
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positive role models
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It is my opinion as your instructor, that the number one missing link in parenting today is:
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being work companions with your children
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It could be said that parenting is helping your children to find __________ in the right things
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pleasure
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The number one parenting strategy suggested by your teacher (Steve Wages) is Individual Relationship Time (IRT).
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True
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At some level every child wants to be an only child.
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True