Lily Calls Her Son Mark,age 22,at Least Three Times Each

question 136

Multiple Choice

Lily calls her son Mark,age 22,at least three times each day.She says she's just "checking in" to see that he ate lunch and that he's studying for his exams in graduate school.Lily is engaged in

• A)symbiotic neurosis.
• B)enmeshed parenting.
• C)helicopter parenting.
• D)protective,but not excessive,parenting.

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Definitions:

Introversion

A feature of personality inclined towards paying more attention to what one feels internally rather than what is happening around them.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by energy gain from external social interactions and activities, opposite of introversion.

Outgoing

Characterized by an extroverted, socially confident, and friendly behavior.

Assertive

Referring to the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, enabling clear and respectful communication of one's needs and desires.