Benny is a shy baby. What can his parents do to help Benny from becoming a fearful child?
A) Protect him from minor stresses and teach him to retreat from unfamiliar situations.
B) Expose him to fear-inducing situations so he can learn to regulate his anxiety.
C) Avoid authoritative child-rearing practices and encourage independence.
D) Provide warm, supportive care and make appropriate demands when approaching new experiences.
D
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a. duration b. type c. negative quality d. perceived severity e. quantity
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A) intellectualization. B) psychosocial moratorium. C) identity diffusion. D) identity foreclosure.