Human Growth and Development CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Permissive parenting is characterized by minimal guidance, discipline, and rules. This leads to a child having a higher level of independence, autonomy, and self-direction as they are allowed to make their own decisions and have more freedom compared to other forms of parenting.

Option A, Authoritarian parenting, is a more strict form of parenting in which parents place a high value on obedience and conformity. This leads to a child having less independence and self-direction.

Option B, Attachment parenting, is a style where parents strive to develop a strong emotional bond with their child through close physical contact. While this may promote independence, it is not the primary focus of this type of parenting.

Option D, Uninvolved parenting, is characterized by a lack of involvement and emotional support from parents, which can lead to issues with independence and self-direction in children. Thus, it is not the variant that emphasizes these qualities.