A mother who responds coolly to her child's embrace but says, "Don't you love me anymore?" when the child withdraws is said to be engaging in which type of communication style?

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This is an example of a double bind communication style, where contradictory messages are sent which can cause confusion and anxiety. The mother is both rejecting the child's embrace and then accusing them of not loving her when they withdraw, creating a no-win situation for the child.

A Mother Who Responds Coolly to Her Child's Embrace but Says