Which of the Following Represents Regression on the Part of a Child

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents regression on the part of a child when a sibling is born?

• A) Wanting to help mommy take care of the new baby
• B) An older child having toilet accidents, even after having been potty trained
• C) A younger sibling attempting to imitate an older sibling
• D) Refusing to spend any time with the new child.

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Definitions:

Dissociation

A psychological condition characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory, often as a response to trauma or stress.

Psychological Process

The mental function or activity that underlies individual behavior and response to stimuli.

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Disorders characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, that causes major emotional distress and problems in functioning.

Dissociation

A psychological experience of feeling disconnected or detached from one's mind, body, or surroundings, often as a response to trauma or extreme stress.