Which of the Following Parental Statements Is Most Representative of the Process

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following parental statements is most representative of the process of coregulation?

• A) "Please take out the garbage because it is starting to stink."
• B) "If you touch the television again you will get a time-out."
• C) 'Please get your toys out of the neighbor's yard so that they can see what a big helper you are."
• D) "Clean up your room before your mother gets home."

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