According to Smith and Hamon, a Double Bind

question 9

Multiple Choice

According to Smith and Hamon, a double bind

• A) is a type of pathological communication.
• B) occurs when a person is given two commands that contradict each other.
• C) creates distress because the individual cannot obey one command without disobeying the other.
• D) is all of the above.

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Definitions:

Magnification

The cognitive distortion of exaggerating or minimizing the importance or size of events.

Phantom Limb Pain

A phenomenon where individuals experience sensations, often pain, in a limb that has been amputated.

Missing Limb

The absence of an arm or leg, often due to amputation or congenital conditions.

Gradual Onset

The slow development or appearance of symptoms or conditions over time.