A father tells his eight-year-old son that under no circumstances can he leave his room.After the child leaves the room,the father returns the boy and locks the door.The father is demonstrating which of the following forms of power?

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The father is using physical force to lock the door and ensure that the child cannot leave the room, indicating the use of coercive power. This is not an appropriate or effective parenting technique and can have negative consequences on the child's emotional well-being.

A Father Tells His Eight-Year-Old Son That Under No Circumstances