What Is the Main Problem with Labeling Children as "Difficult

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the main problem with labeling children as "difficult"?

• A) It is inaccurate, because all children can be difficult from time to time.
• B) It can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
• C) No child is truly difficult. Some parents have unreasonably high expectations.
• D) It does not take into consideration the environment in which children are being raised.

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Definitions:

Moment-to-Moment

Describes experiencing or reacting to events one instant at a time, often associated with mindfulness and present awareness.

Relative Deprivation

A sense of dissatisfaction or resentment that arises from the belief that one is worse off compared to others in a similar situation or compared to societal norms.

Happiness Set Point

The theory suggesting individuals have a baseline level of happiness which, despite changes or life events, tends to return to its original level.

Adaptation-Level

A theory suggesting that people adapt to new stimuli and events, eventually perceiving them as normal and using this new norm as a baseline for future judgments.