Jaxon's Parents Make Sure to Have a Say in Everything

question 41

Multiple Choice

Jaxon's parents make sure to have a say in everything that he does. They have gone so far as to pick out his after school activities and only allowed friendships with certain people. Sometimes, Jaxon's father resorts to intimidation and uses "Because I said so" as his reasoning for why Jaxon should or should not do something. Jaxon most likely has ______.

• A) authoritarian parents
• B) authoritative parents
• C) permissive parents
• D) indifferent parents

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Definitions:

Neurotic Needs

Ten irrational defenses against anxiety that become a permanent part of personality and that affect behavior.

Safety

The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

Exploitation

Taking unfair advantage of someone or a situation, often for personal gain, at the expense of others' welfare or rights.

Idealized Self-Image

For normal people, the self-image is an idealized picture of oneself built on a flexible, realistic assessment of one’s abilities. For neurotics, the self-image is based on an inflexible, unrealistic self-appraisal.