Mary's mother tenses up whenever Mary approaches her,then yells at Mary for not coming closer when Mary keeps her distance.Mary's mother is engaging in ________.

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Mary's mother is giving mixed messages or contradictory messages to Mary, which is known as double-bind communication. She is tense when Mary approaches her and then yells at her for not coming closer, which creates confusion and anxiety for Mary.

Mary's Mother Tenses Up Whenever Mary Approaches Her,then Yells at Mary