Jeffrey Has Just Broken a Window

question 85

Multiple Choice

Jeffrey has just broken a window. Which statement illustrates his parents' unconditional positive regard?

• A) "You must pay for the window, however much it costs."
• B) "You won't be allowed to play baseball for a week."
• C) "That happened to me once, when I was a kid."
• D) "I love you anyway."

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Definitions:

Initial-Preattachment Phase

The earliest stage in a child's attachment development, characterized by indiscriminate sociability and lack of distress when interacting with unfamiliar individuals.

Feeding Schedules

Planned intervals or times set for eating, used to maintain regularity in the consumption of food, especially important in dietary management for infants, pets, and certain medical conditions.

Negative Withdrawal

refers to the act or feeling of psychological or emotional detachment, often as a coping mechanism in response to stress or trauma.

Tantrums

Emotional outbursts that are typically characterized by yelling, crying, and aggressive or resistant behavior, commonly seen in young children.