Question

A nurse in a community health center is counseling a family of two parents and two children. Which of the following statements by family member indicates manipulative Behavior?

A -Do my homework for me. I won't bother you for the rest of the day
B -Mom is always upset
C -It's not the children's fault. It's mine

Answer 1

Statement A ('Do my homework for me. I won't bother you for the rest of the day.') indicates manipulative behavior by trying to coerce someone into performing tasks on one's behalf with the promise of a reward.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question concerns identifying manipulative behavior within a family context, particularly when dealing with communication among family members and a nurse.

An example of such behavior is statement A: "Do my homework for me. I won't bother you for the rest of the day." This indicates manipulation as the family member is attempting to coerce someone into doing their responsibilities by promising a reward (not being bothered)

It's a tactics often used to shift responsibilities onto someone else by offering a tempting trade-off. In contrast, statements B and C reflect expressions of emotions and admission of fault, which are not inherently manipulative.