When a Three-Year-Old Pretends That a Ball Is a Comb

question 19

Multiple Choice

When a three-year-old pretends that a ball is a comb, and proceeds to comb his/her hair with it, we say the child displays a mature form of

• A) decentration.
• B) integration.
• C) centration.
• D) accommodation.
• E) decontextualization.

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Definitions:

Biological Dysfunction

Abnormalities in physiological functioning that can lead to disease, disorder, or disability.

Situational Problems

These are challenges or issues that arise out of specific contexts or environments, requiring contextual understanding for resolution.

Psychotherapy

A form of treatment for mental and emotional disorders, using psychological methods, particularly when based on regular personal interaction, to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique aimed at reducing fear or anxiety, by gradually exposing the patient to the anxiety-producing stimulus while teaching relaxation strategies.