Simultaneous communication of conflicting messages in which the response to either message evokes rejection or disapproval. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed.)
Entry Term(s)
Double Bind Theory
Previous Indexing
Psychological Theory (1966-1971)
Public MeSH Note
2000; see DOUBLE BIND THEORY 1991-1999; see PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORY 1972-1990
Simultaneous communication of conflicting messages in which the response to either message evokes rejection or disapproval. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed.)