Karen, aged 21, is a senior in college, but her mother calls her five or six times a day to "check in" and to ask her what she is doing, what she had for lunch, and so on. This type of parenting is called ________ parenting.

A. boomerang
B. pathological
C. indulgent
D. helicopter


Answer: D

Psychology

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a) inability of the mother to bond with the infant. b) brain damage from head injuries. c) neurodevelopmental problems. d) vaccinations

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Psychology