A mother frequently reassures her young son of her love. However, his expressions of

affection toward her are promptly rejected. The conflict in which the son finds himself is
known as a(n)

a. maternal foreclosure.
b. expressive deadend.
c. empty emotion.
d. double bind.
e. emotional dilemma.


d. double bind.

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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