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Psychology QUESTION #9929
Question 1
Studies show that an 'authoritarian family' tends to produce an adolescent who is:
  • Dependent and obedient✔️
  • Self-reliant
  • Independent but reserved
  • Surface-compliant but rebellious underneath
Correct Answer Explanation
Baumrind's parenting research shows authoritarian homes (high control, low warmth) tend to produce dependent and obedient children — compliant around authority with lower self-esteem and less autonomous thinking.