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permissive control

[/pərˈmɪsɪv kənˈtroʊl/]
nounpl: permissive controls
controle permissivo
1. A management or parenting approach that allows considerable freedom and flexibility with minimal restrictions or enforcement of rules
The permissive control style in the classroom resulted in students having more autonomy but less structure.
O estilo de controle permissivo na sala de aula resultou em alunos com mais autonomia, mas menos estrutura.
2. In technology and security, a system configuration that allows broad access or permissions with few restrictions
The network administrator implemented permissive control settings to improve user accessibility.
O administrador de rede implementou configurações de controle permissivo para melhorar a acessibilidade do usuário.
3. A behavioral management approach characterized by high responsiveness but low demandingness
Research suggests that permissive control can lead to both positive independence and negative outcomes like lack of discipline.
A pesquisa sugere que o controle permissivo pode levar tanto à independência positiva quanto a resultados negativos, como falta de disciplina.
Synonyms
lenient controlflexible managementrelaxed governance
Antonyms
authoritarian controlrestrictive controlstrict discipline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controle permissivo
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
controle permissivo
Commonly used in educational and corporate contexts
Portugal
controlo permissivo
Uses 'controlo' instead of 'controle'; less commonly used than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone free rein
hands-off approach
loose reins
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