Which of the Following Parental Behaviors Is Likely to Produce

Multiple Choice

Which of the following parental behaviors is likely to produce a child with high need for Achievement?

A) Allow the child to fail on his or her own, thereby learning from failures and mistakes.
B) Give the child a great deal of support and reinforcement; set up tasks so that the child works for reinforcers provided by the parent.
C) Arrange situations so that the child does not fail, but experiences success at almost every task.
D) Give a moderate amount of support and encouragement, but limit parental involvement that might undermine the child's perception of personal mastery and accomplishment.