Suppose That Dan's Parents Believe That It Is Normal and Healthy

question 191

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Dan's parents believe that it is normal and healthy for young children to have many fears. David's parents, on the other hand, believe that a fearful child is unhealthy and that parents should worry if their child expresses many fears. Generalizing from research cited in the text, you would expect that:

• A) Dan would express more fears than David
• B) David would express more fears than Dan
• C) Dan would be happier than David
• D) David would be happier than Dan

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