Which situation is the best example of a double bind?
A. Mrs. O sighs sadly and tells her husband "You can go out with the boys tonight if it's what you really want to do."
B. Mrs. W tells her son "Under no circumstances will I give you permission to stay out after midnight."
C. Mrs. E states "I would prefer to have you call if you think you are going to be late for dinner."
D. Mrs. K says "I was surprised and delighted when my entry was chosen for an award."
Ans: A. Mrs. O sighs sadly and tells her husband "You can go out with the boys tonight if it's what you really want to do."
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