Select the Statement Below About Worry That Is TRUE

question 51

Multiple Choice

Select the statement below about worry that is TRUE.

• A) The cognitive symptom of worry is typically not present in young children because of their skill deficit in metacognition.
• B) Young children worry more than adults because of their heightened ability for metacognition.
• C) Both children and adults report approximately the same level of worries.
• D) Only children who are cognitively mature worry as much as adults do.

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Definitions:

Watered Down

Refers to making something less forceful or less effective, often by dilution or modification.

Transmission

The process of conveying information, signals, or messages from one person or place to another, through verbal, non-verbal, or technological means.

Mum Effect

The tendency to avoid communicating unfavourable news to others.

Decoding Problems

The process of interpreting and breaking down complex problems into manageable parts for better understanding and solution.