Mr Conwell's Son Is Expressing an Exaggerated Sense of Personal

question 132

Multiple Choice

Mr. Conwell's son is expressing an exaggerated sense of personal uniqueness. What would be the best way for Mr. Conwell to handle this situation?

• A) acknowledge his son's unique qualities, but also look for moments to point out that he, too, felt similarly as a teenager
• B) be sensitive but firm in telling his son that he is not really unique at all; that human beings are all much more similar than different
• C) cater to his son's sense of self until about the age of 18 when his son should be ready to hear a more balanced perspective
• D) completely ignore his son's sense of self; most adolescents resolve these issues on their own

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