Which of the following is the best initial approach when a child has shown signs of regression?
a. Have the child sit in time-out and think about what he or she is doing and about his or her feelings.
b. Ignore the regression, and compliment the child on positive attributes and behaviors.
c. Ask the child why he or she is behaving like a little baby.
d. Distract the child with new foods and new activities.
B
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A Incorrect: The best initial approach when a child has shown signs of regression is not to have the child sit in time-out and think about what he or she is doing and about his or her feelings.
B Correct: The best initial approach when a child has shown signs of regression is to ignore the regression, and compliment the child on positive attributes and behaviors.
C Incorrect: The best initial approach when a child has shown signs of regression is not to ask the child why he or she is behaving like a little baby.
D Incorrect: The best initial approach when a child has shown signs of regression is not to distract the child with new foods and new activities.
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