Brian is upset with his mother's decision to ground him after he was caught lying. He refused to speak to her all evening and did not give her his usual goodnight kiss. Brian is using what kind of resources to increase his power over her?

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Brian is using affective resources, as he is withholding emotional expressions (like speaking and giving a goodnight kiss) to influence his mother's feelings and increase his power over her.

Brian Is Upset with His Mother's Decision to Ground Him