Thomas became angry after a playmate took his truck away. How can Thomas's father help him to regulate his emotion?
A) Encourage Thomas to stick up for himself and take the truck back.
B) Label Thomas's feelings, encourage him to describe his internal state, and offer a comforting hug.
C) Ignore Thomas's display of negative emotion.
D) Tell Thomas that he needs to learn how to share his toys.
B
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