One Possible Explanation for the Presence of Tantrums in Toddlerhood

question 163

Multiple Choice

One possible explanation for the presence of tantrums in toddlerhood is that ____.

• A) as abilities to self-regulate increase, toddlers develop negative attitudes towards caregivers
• B) as abilities for self expression increase, ability to self-regulate decreases
• C) as abilities to self-regulate increase, expectations for emotional control increase
• D) as expectations for emotional control increase, ability to self-regulate decreases

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