Which question would be most appropriate to ask when attempting to determine a 6-year-old child's ability to establish trusting relationships after being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder?
a. "Do you like making new friends?"
b. "Is it important to be liked by people?"
c. "What would you do if your favorite toy got broken?
d. "How do you feel when you can't have something you want?"
A
Children with the medical diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder may have difficulty establishing trusting relationships because they are very concerned about their perceived competency. The following questions are used to evaluate this skill: Does the child enjoy making friends? Does the child often feel picked on by other people? Does the child not know what to say when getting to know someone?
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