What Would Be the Appropriate Response to an Adolescent Who

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Multiple Choice

What would be the appropriate response to an adolescent who states, "This has been the worst day of my life"?

• A) "You should focus your mind on positive thoughts."
• B) "Everybody has a bad day now and then."
• C) "You're young. What could be so terrible?"
• D) "Tell me about the worst day in your life."

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Definitions:

Feelings of Inferiority

Emotional states where an individual feels lesser or not as good as others, often influencing one's self-esteem and behaviors.

Psychosocial Stages

A theory developed by Erik Erikson outlining eight stages of psychological development that individuals undergo from infancy to late adulthood.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a psychologist known for his theory on the psychological development of humans, characterized by eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Personality Development

The process of forming and evolving one's patterns of behavior, thoughts, and feelings that make up an individual's personality over time.