Children as young as age 3 years can use facial scales for discrimination. What are some suggested anchor words for the preschool age group?
a. "No hurt."
b. "Red pain."
c. "Zero hurt."
d. "Least pain."
ANS: A
"No hurt" is a phrase that is simple, concrete, and appropriate to the preoperational stage of the child. Using color is complicated for this age group. The child needs to identify colors and pain levels and then choose an appropriate symbolic color. This is appropriate for an older child. Zero is an abstract construct not appropriate for this age group. "Least pain" is less concrete than "no hurt."
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