DeShawn's authoritarian parents interrupt him and put down his ideas. When DeShawn makes choices they disagree with, his parents withdraw their affection. DeShawn's parents are using __________ control to manipulate him.

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DeShawn's parents are using psychological control, which involves manipulating his emotions and affection to influence his behavior, rather than setting clear boundaries or rules (direct control) or allowing him freedom within those boundaries (authoritative) or very few boundaries (permissive).

DeShawn's Authoritarian Parents Interrupt Him and Put Down His Ideas