When Doug Was an Infant,his Parents Did Not Respond Positively

question 31

Multiple Choice

When Doug was an infant,his parents did not respond positively to his unique,loveable characteristics.As an adult,he finds himself searching in vain for such a positive response from those around him.Kohut would explain Doug's situation by stating that

• A) Doug has become narcissistic.
• B) Doug's parents mirrored him too much.
• C) Doug's problem is caused by inborn physiological brain abnormalities.
• D) Doug's parents used an authoritative parenting style.

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Definitions:

Apparent Authority

An agent’s ability to affect the principal’s legal relations. Consent must be communicated to the third party.

Restatement (Third)

The third update to a set of model civil and criminal statutes designed to clarify, modernize, and otherwise improve American law.

Renunciation

Occurs when either party manifests to the other that he does not wish the agency to continue. This is done by the agent.

Revocation

The act of withdrawing, cancelling, or annulling a legal right, license, or agreement formally and officially.