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[jasonlulu_2000]

Another theory is that anorexia is related to refusal of the mother _____ or to being the daughter of an overly protective and controlling mother.
A. structure B. frame C. outline D. figure

Which one is better? Why?

Thanks

[pugachevV]

Well, Jason, there seems to be an omission here to say what the mother refused.
Probably they're looking for figure.
If they mean mother why not just say so?
I don't think they need figure at all unless they are talking about unconventional arrangements.