Question

which is an effect of positive parenting on a child?
more risk taking
increased athletic ability
decreased impulse control
less depression and anxiety

Explanation:

Positive parenting involves providing support, guidance, and a nurturing environment. Research in psychology (a subfield of Social Science) shows that positive parenting practices, like emotional support, setting appropriate boundaries, and positive reinforcement, are associated with better mental health outcomes for children. Less depression and anxiety aligns with these positive outcomes. More risk - taking is not a typical positive outcome of positive parenting (it's more related to lack of guidance or over - permissiveness). Increased athletic ability is not directly related to parenting style. Decreased impulse control is a negative outcome, opposite to what positive parenting promotes.

Answer:

D. less depression and anxiety (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with A: more risk taking, B: increased athletic ability, C: decreased impulse control, D: less depression and anxiety)