Which Emotional Regulation Strategy Would an Older Child Be LEAST

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which emotional regulation strategy would an older child be LEAST likely to attempt?

• A) trying to see negative things in a positive light
• B) mental distraction
• C) self-comforting
• D) thinking about the meaning of events in a different light

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Psychogenic Perspective

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Psychological Factors

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