Caroline's father is constantly nagging her about picking up after herself, demanding that Caroline completes all of her chores before playing, and interrupting her play to run errands. In addition, Caroline's father never thanks her and does not show her warmth and caring. Her father's condition would be identified as ________ in the Parental Bonding Inventory.

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Affectionless control is a parenting style characterized by a lack of warmth and caring, along with high levels of control and demands. Parents who exhibit affectionless control may be demanding and controlling, but they do not show love, affection, or emotional support toward their children. This describes Caroline's father's behavior.

Caroline's Father Is Constantly Nagging Her About Picking Up After