When Bobby misbehaves in a store, his father looks angrily at him, does not speak to him, and walks away, ignoring Bobby's pleas for forgiveness. Bobby's father is exhibiting which approach to controlling Bobby's behavior?
A)withdrawal of love
B)power assertion
C)passive enforcement
D)management techniques

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Bobby's father is exhibiting the "withdrawal of love" approach by showing disapproval through nonverbal cues (looking angrily), not speaking to Bobby, and physically distancing himself (walking away), which can be interpreted as withdrawing affection or attention as a form of punishment.

When Bobby Misbehaves in a Store, His Father Looks Angrily