A Child Says, "I Feel Totally Dumb at School

question 18

Multiple Choice

A child says, "I feel totally dumb at school." The MOST effective or helpful strategy is to:

• A) say it doesn't matter, as she is a wonderful person.
• B) praise and encourage the child for effort and say that it's most important to work hard.
• C) blame the teachers.
• D) tell the child that school doesn't matter if he is good at sports.

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Definitions:

Overcompensate

To overcompensate means to respond too strongly or excessively in an attempt to correct a real or imagined deficiency or mistake.

Retain

Refers to the ability to keep or hold information, knowledge, or possessions.

Biologically Programmed

Characteristics or behaviors that are determined by genetics and biology, often implying a hardwired disposition in living organisms.

John Bowlby

A British psychologist best known for his work in developing attachment theory, which emphasizes the importance of early emotional bonds formed between children and their caregivers.