Jack, a 4-year-old boy, had a paper cut on his finger. His mother kissed his finger gently and said, "you are so clumsy, can't you do anything right?" This is an example of _____.

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A double bind is a situation where a person receives contradictory messages, such as a comforting gesture followed by a critical comment, making it difficult to respond appropriately.

Jack, a 4-Year-Old Boy, Had a Paper Cut on His