A longitudinal study in the U.S.found that children high in conformity and low in self-direction had parents who were

A) cold and restrictive.
B) aggressive and anxious.
C) depressed and psychotic.
D) extroverted and demonstrative.

Longitudinal Study

A research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables (e.g., people) over short or long periods of time.

Conformity

The tendency to align one's beliefs, behaviors, or attitudes with those of a group or societal norms, often as a means of gaining approval or belonging.

Self-direction

The ability or tendency of an individual to guide, control, and regulate their own behavior and decisions towards achieving personal goals or satisfaction.