Joan's Mom and Dad believe that parents know best. They expect Joan to obey all parental rules without question and are quick to impose stern punishments if she does not. With respect to the caregiving styles discussed in the textbook, Joan's parents are:

In accordance to previous studies, the mentioned caregiving style is authoritarian.

Explanation:

The characteristics descrived in the paragraph corresponds to an authoritarian parenting, it is implied that these parents believe that their kids should follow their rules without exception.

In contrast to authoritative parenting, that is caracterized by the explanation of the reasons behind the rules, listening clindren's opinion, and acting in consequences of their rules.

Authoritarian

Explanation:

Authoritarian care giving style, is a type of style adopted by caregiver who are usually strict and cold towards their children. Parents that are authoritarian often demand high standards from their children, and hence, make tough and strict rules without explaining or discussing those rules with their children. The children of authoritarian parents are left with no chance of questioning the rules of their parents, and once such rules are broken, they are severely punished. Hence, authoritarian parents are often regarded as expecting much from their children, while they are strict and often show less responsiveness.