You Encounter a Child Who Is High in Sympathy

question 39

Multiple Choice

You encounter a child who is high in sympathy.Psychological research suggests that her parents

• A)show frequent anger and are lax in their discipline.
• B)are likely to make her feel shame easily.
• C)are high in sympathy.
• D)are very likely to reward appropriate behavior in the child.

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