It Is Appropriate to Be in the Parent Ego State

question 32

True/False

It is appropriate to be in the parent ego state if the person with whom you are interacting is acting like a child.

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Definitions:

Discretionary Action

Actions that rely on individual judgment and choice in the execution of a duty or the handling of a situation.

Role Conflict

Occurs when an individual faces incompatible demands or expectations from different roles they are required to perform.

Position Power

The authority or influence a person has due to their role or position within an organization or group.

Formal Authority

The power granted to an individual or group through official or legal means within an organization or society.