Considerable research suggests that _____ from parents can promote a child's autonomy, competence, and self-efficacy

a. unrestricted freedom
c. criticism
b. inadequate affection
d. praise

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Considerable research suggests that praise from parents can promote a child's sense of autonomy, realistic standards and expectations, competence, and self-efficacy, and can enhance intrinsic motivation to achieve. And just as positive parental behaviors have positive effects on children, negative parental behaviors have detrimental effects.

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