Which of the following is the best advice you might give to a mother to help her son manage fears?
A) Expose him to frightening stories in books and on TV until he is able to sort out appearance from reality.
B) Teach him to manage a fear of the dark by turning out night lights, hall lights, and electronic screens.
C) Teach him to manage a fear of animals by picking him up and moving him to the animal that arouses fear.
D) If he fears being at preschool, provide extra support by accompanying the child and gradually lessening the amount of time she is present.
D
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A. severe hearing and vision problems B. early pubertal maturation C. cognitive deficits D. autism
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