Parents who exert control by ignoring a child's feelings, withholding affection, and attempting to create feelings of guilt or shame is engaging in _____ control, the heavy use of which is associated with _____ developmental outcomes.

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The described behavior is an example of psychological control, and the heavy use of psychological control is associated with poorer developmental outcomes, such as low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.

Parents Who Exert Control by Ignoring a Child's Feelings, Withholding