Joan's mom and dad believe that parents know best. They expect Joan to obey all parental rules without uttering a word, and they are quick to impose stern punishments if she does not comply. In Baumrind's terms, Joan's parents are

This question lacks options, options are:A. authoritarian B. permissive C. authoritative. D. uninvolved. The correct answer is A.

Explanation:Authoritarian parents impose rigid rules according to their own criteria, little empathetic, uses one-way communication and are not very affectionate. They tend to establish many rules and norms at home, and are rarely willing to discuss them or accept comments and opinions from others, they apply consequences when the rules are broken, and they can threaten their children or punish them so that they fulfill their obligations. As a result of these authoritarian and undemocratic upbringings, they are also inflexible, rigid, and with very little empathy and social skills.