In an argument about curfew, a parent tells their teenager, "Because I said so, and that's the end of it." What strategy is being employed? Self-Enhancing Thoughts Defensiveness Escalation Domination
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The parent's statement "Because I said so, and that's the end of it" shows a refusal to engage in further discussion or negotiation. The parent is asserting their authority without providing any justification or reason. Show more…
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