Eight-Year-Old Carlos and 9-Year-Old Theresa Are Arguing Over a Bag

question 106

Multiple Choice

Eight-year-old Carlos and 9-year-old Theresa are arguing over a bag of candy. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects their probable response to intervention?

• A) They will stop fighting if an adult threatens to spank them or put them in time out.
• B) They will stop fighting in an adult's presence but will resume the argument once the adult leaves ?the room.
• C) They will view a directive to stop fighting and share as right, regardless of who states it.
• D) They will not listen to anyone because candy involves a primary motivator, and their desire for it is too strong to control their actions.

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