Ruben Is a Fearless Five-Year-Old

question 23

Multiple Choice

Ruben is a fearless five-year-old. He is most likely to cooperate with his mother's requests if

• A) his mother uses gentle discipline.
• B) his mother uses threats and angry demands.
• C) he is not securely attached to his mother.
• D) he is strongly attached to his mother.

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Definitions:

Health Statistics

The study and analysis of data related to the health status, health behaviors, and health care systems of populations.

Causational Link

A relationship where one event (the cause) leads to the occurrence of another event (the effect), with the former being responsible for the latter.

Constructive Coping

Strategies and techniques that aim to manage stressful situations and emotions in a positive and adaptive way.

Defensive Coping

Psychological strategies employed to protect oneself from anxiety, stress, or unacceptable thoughts and feelings.