Which of the Following Situations Is an Example of Synchronicity

question 179

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is an example of synchronicity?

• A) Karen and her son, P.J., are on the floor playing with rattles.
• B) Sherral laughs when she sees her daughter, Zoe, laugh.
• C) Patti is upset because her son, Danny, won't stop sucking his thumb.
• D) Rob punishes his son, Michael, for pulling the dog's tail.
• E) Chris is teaching his son, Cameron, to hit a golf ball.

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Definitions:

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