Marta's son Roberto is very upset and angry. He is overtired from their trip to the zoo, and he just fell down and scraped his knee on the sidewalk. Marta brings Roberto on her lap, and tries to comfort him by talking about all the fun they have had and how tiring the day was. What is she teaching Roberto?
a. She is teaching him that big boys should not cry.
b. She is teaching him how to use language to gain control of intense feelings. c. She is teaching him that he has no control over his feelings.
d. She is teaching him to feel afraid of her.
b
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