Because the Amygdala Responds to Comfort but Not Logic, Which

question 27

Multiple Choice

Because the amygdala responds to comfort but not logic, which of the following is the best strategy for a parent to adopt when their preschooler has had a scary dream?

• A) Tell the child that it was only a dream, and to go back to sleep.
• B) Explain to the child that dreams are only imaginary, and so their dreams can't hurt them.
• C) Ask them what was scary about the dream, and then convincingly pretend to scare off that content.
• D) Laugh at the scary content, and remind the child that it's not real.

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