When Ted Asked His Parents If He Could Skip a Family

question 134

Multiple Choice

When Ted asked his parents if he could skip a family dinner even though it was a family rule to always be present, they refused, saying "A rule is a rule." Ted's parents' response demonstrates a parenting approach best described as:

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

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Definitions:

Gestalt Therapy

A type of counseling that highlights the importance of taking personal accountability, concentrating on the client's current experiences, the connection between the therapist and the client, the impact of the environment and social settings on a person's life, and the adjustments individuals make in response to their life circumstances.

Impasses

Situations or points in a process where no progress is possible; stalemates.

Anxiety And Defenses

Psychological mechanisms used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and to manage emotional distress.

Divided Life

Describes a state of living where an individual's life is split between different roles, responsibilities, or inner conflicts, leading to a sense of fragmentation.