Nine-Year-Old Kara Accidentally Let the Cat Out

question 107

Multiple Choice

Nine-year-old Kara accidentally let the cat out. Her mother calmly explains, "It's too cold for the cat to stay outside tonight, and it takes a long time to look for him and get him back in. Please try to be more careful when you open the door next time." Kara will likely react by

• A) becoming angry and physically aggressive.
• B) becoming anxious and worried that she will upset her mother again.
• C) understanding that letting the cat out is not good for the cat or her mother.
• D) running to her room, screaming and crying.

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