A mother asks her family, "What do you want me to make for dinner tomorrow, lasagna or pot roast?" The kids say they would like lasagna, to which the mom angrily responds, "You don't like my pot roast?" This is an example of:

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This is an example of a double bind, where the children are given a choice, but any choice they make is wrong or leads to a negative outcome. The mother's angry response to their preference puts them in a no-win situation, characteristic of a double bind.

A Mother Asks Her Family, "What Do You Want Me