Mr. Vogt is frustrated with his daughter’s exaggerated sense of her personal uniqueness. One way he could deal with this is to __________
A) encourage a more balanced perspective by pointing out that he had similar feelings as a teenager
B) give her a “reality check” in which he points out many other people with similar characteristics
C) play along with her inflated sense of self, as it will eventually diminish on its own
D) refuse to acknowledge his daughter’s unique characteristics
Answer: A
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