Dr. Wasserman obtains a measure of the extent to which adolescents' parents might be described as authoritative. He additionally obtains scores on a measure of how cooperative adolescents are with their parents and with their friends. Which of the following alternative best approximates the correlation coefficients he is likely to obtain between scores on the authoritative parenting measure and scores on the parental and peer cooperation scales, respectively?
A) .30; .30
B) .30; .00
C) .80; .30
D) .00; -.30

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Research has consistently found moderate positive correlations between authoritative parenting and both parental and peer cooperation. A correlation coefficient of .30 for both relationships is a reasonable estimate. Choice C is too high and choice D is too negative, indicating weak or negative relationships. Choice B suggests no relationship between authoritative parenting and either form of cooperation, which is unlikely given the nature of authoritative parenting.

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