Boris angers his teacher by throwing spit wads at students in class and throwing spit wads so they stick to the ceiling. The teacher sighs and tells Boris that he is an embarrassment to his class and his family. The teacher sighs whenever she walks past Boris, and asks if he is ready to do something nice for once. Which of the following forms of disciplines is the teacher using?

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The teacher is using psychological control by expressing disappointment and making Boris feel guilty about his actions, rather than using direct punishment or reasoning. This approach manipulates Boris's emotions to influence his behavior.

Boris Angers His Teacher by Throwing Spit Wads at Students