A Preschool-Aged Child Got into the Cookie Jar and Ate

question 5

Multiple Choice

A preschool-aged child got into the cookie jar and ate several cookies before dinner. When confronted by the parent, the child responds, "My pet horse ate them." What does the nurse teach the parents about this response?

• A) It is normal for children to have imaginary friends at this age.
• B) This vivid imagination will lead the child to misbehave later on.
• C) Lying is disobedient and should be punished consistently.
• D) The child is obviously afraid of the parents' response.

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Definitions:

Disruptive Acts

Behaviors or actions that interrupt normal business operations or disturb the workplace environment.

Persuading

The act of convincing others to adopt a particular viewpoint or to undertake a specific course of action through logical, emotional, or contextual arguments.

Encouraging

Offering support, confidence, or hope to someone, often aimed at motivating or boosting morale.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for group consensus overrides people's common sense desire to present alternatives or express an unpopular opinion.