Brett has clobbered his brother Tyler over the head with a toy. Immediately, their mother pulls Brett aside and tells him to go over to his brother and apologize. Brett glances in Tyler's direction and says (with a bit of sarcasm) "Sorry." Brett's apology is an example of which of the following forms of apology?

A. Delayed apology
B. Expedient apology
C. Public apology
D. Sincere apology
E. Compelled apology


Answer: E

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