Michelle’s parents tell her not only which foods she should eat but also how much food to eat. When she says she has had enough to eat, they insist that she eat what is put on her plate. Michelle’s controlling and directive parents are likely to

cause her to __________.

a) have a healthy attitude toward food
b) learn to eat everything on her plate
c) always rely on her parents to tell her how much she should eat
d) maintain appropriate weight through diet and exercise


Answer: c

Psychology

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