Simon responds to his son's request by exclaiming, "I don't care what you want. You'll do what I tell you, when I tell you, and that's that!" Which strategy for creating a supportive climate do Simon's words most likely violate?

A. Solve problems rather than control others.
B. Be genuine rather than manipulative.
C. Empathize rather than remain detached from others.
D. Describe your own feelings rather than evaluate others.


Answer: A

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