A father criticizes his son for being "a weakling." In fear of his father's condemnation, the child becomes even more timid, which leads to more criticism from the father. The son's behavior is an example of:
A)extrovert traits.
B)reciprocal interactions.
C)passive-aggressive traits.
D)symbolic interactions.

Question

A father criticizes his son for being "a weakling." In fear of his father's condemnation, the child becomes even more timid, which leads to more criticism from the father. The son's behavior is an example of:
A)​extrovert traits.
B)​reciprocal interactions.
C)​passive-aggressive traits.
D)​symbolic interactions.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The son's behavior and the father's criticism create a cycle of reciprocal interactions, where each party's actions influence the other's behavior in a feedback loop. The father criticizes, the son becomes more timid, which in turn leads to more criticism from the father.

A Father Criticizes His Son for Being "A Weakling