Question

carol burnett has had many sex partners, even though she’s only 15 years old.
her parents are probably permissive
her parents are probably authoritative
her parents are probably uninvolved
her parents are probably authoritarian
question 13
2 pts
some symptoms of schizophrenia are categorized as \positive\,
which means that abnormal behaviors and/or thoughts are present

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze parenting styles:

• Permissive parents are lenient, with few rules and high warmth, which may lead to less guidance on risky behaviors like early sexual activity.
• Authoritative parents set rules with warmth and support, promoting responsible behavior.
• Uninvolved parents are neglectful, providing little guidance or support, which can also lead to risky behavior, but permissive is more about leniency rather than neglect.
• Authoritarian parents are strict with high control and low warmth, which would likely restrict such behavior.

Given Carol's early sexual activity, permissive parenting (lenient, few restrictions) is the most probable cause among the options.

Answer:

A. Her parents are probably permissive