Which of the following statements is most likely to be used by parents when they try to elicit desired behavior using psychological control?
A. "Stop hitting your brother now, will you? He is only half your age."
B. "I need a hand to build the pigeon coop. Can you come out and help hold the boards for me?"
C. "Do your homework. You have a test tomorrow."
D. "Why do you not love going to church? There must be something wrong with you."
Answer: D
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