Three of the Following Strategies Should Help Young Children Form

question 52

Multiple Choice

Three of the following strategies should help young children form healthy attachments to a caregiver. Which one is not consistent with recommendations presented in the textbook?

• A) When parents divorce, suggest that one parent become the primary nurturer and that the other one act more as an occasional "playmate."
• B) Show excitement when children achieve new milestones, such as saying a new word or walking for the first time.
• C) Ask parents to speculate about what a child might be thinking or feeling about a new and unusual object or event.
• D) Gently but firmly make it clear that certain behaviors are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

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Definitions:

Personal Conflicts

Disputes or disagreements resulting from differing interests, values, or needs between individuals.

Tensions

Psychological states or situations characterized by stress, conflict, or strain arising from competing demands, needs, or interests.

Anxieties

Feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Micromanagement

A management style characterized by excessive control or attention to small details, often undermining employee autonomy.