When Dan was growing up,his mother very often ordered him to "do this" and "don't do that," which angered him.Now as an adult,Dan has a female boss who occasionally checks up with him by asking him if he remembered to "do this/that." According to the Transactional Analysis theory,one would most expect Dan to
A) appreciate his boss's concern.
B) be conscious of his emotional response and its relationship with his childhood experiences.
C) interpret his boss's questions as badgering and feel angry.
D) react with guilt and self-doubt,regardless of his boss's gender.

Question

When Dan was growing up,his mother very often ordered him to "do this" and "don't do that," which angered him.Now as an adult,Dan has a female boss who occasionally checks up with him by asking him if he remembered to "do this/that." According to the Transactional Analysis theory,one would most expect Dan to​
A) ​appreciate his boss's concern.
B) ​be conscious of his emotional response and its relationship with his childhood experiences.
C) ​interpret his boss's questions as badgering and feel angry.
D) ​react with guilt and self-doubt,regardless of his boss's gender.

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Transactional Analysis theory suggests that individuals carry emotional baggage from childhood into adulthood, affecting their reactions in later life. Dan's anger towards his mother's orders may cause him to interpret similar behavior from his boss as badgering, leading to feelings of anger.

When Dan Was Growing Up,his Mother Very Often Ordered Him