Through a process of repeated interactions, parents and their children form attractor states that characterize their relationship. Through the study of these behaviors, one can observe the gradual emergence of hostile, anti-social behaviors. Which of the following parent?child interactions is likely to be associated with the child's antisocial behaviors?
A) mutually hostile interactions (parent-hostile, child-hostile)
B) permissive interactions (child-hostile, parent neutral or positive)
C) redirecting interactions (child-hostile, parent-negative and then positive)
D) both A and B

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Mutually hostile interactions (A) and permissive interactions (B) can both contribute to the development of a child's antisocial behaviors. In mutually hostile interactions, the reciprocal hostility can reinforce negative behaviors. In permissive interactions, the lack of corrective feedback for hostile behavior can allow such behaviors to persist or escalate.

Through a Process of Repeated Interactions, Parents and Their Children