When Adam Walks into the Dark Basement, He Feels Afraid

question 71

Multiple Choice

When Adam walks into the dark basement, he feels afraid but is able to calm himself down by saying to himself, "Don't be afraid. There's nothing down here that can hurt you." Apparently, Adam is successfully

• A) engaging in solitary play.
• B) expressing complex emotions.
• C) regulating his emotions.
• D) utilizing social referencing.

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