Alex's Parents Are Working Very Hard to Help Him Learn

question 216

Multiple Choice

Alex's parents are working very hard to help him learn to manage his feelings so that they don't overwhelm him. In particular, they are helping him cope with the anxiety he feels when he is left alone. The term that best describes what Alex's parents are trying to do is:

• A) repression
• B) displacement
• C) emotion regulation
• D) rationalization

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