PSYC 6 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Diana Baumrind, Psych, Relational Aggression

• School: Irvine Valley College
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 6
• Professor: taylor

Document Summary

Authoritarian parenting: high behavioral standards, strict punishment of misconduct, and little communication. Permissive parenting: high nurturance and communication, but little discipline, guidance, or control. Authoritative parenting: parents set limits and enforce rules but are flexible and listen to their children. A fourth style is sometimes mistaken for the permissive style, but is actually quite different. Neglectful/uninvolved parenting: parents are indifferent toward their children and unaware of what is going on in their children"s lives (sternberg) Become conscientious, obedient, and quiet, but not especially happy. Feel guilty or depressed and blame themselves when things do not go well. Rebel as adolescents and leave home before age 20. Are unhappy and lack self-control, especially in peer relationships. Are immature and lack friendships (main reason for their unhappiness) Continue to live at home, still dependent, in early adulthood. Are successful, articulate, happy with themselves, and generous with others. Are well-liked by teachers and peers, especially in societies in which individual initiative is valued.