Justin is an infant that is able to use distraction and seeking help when he is frustrated. What can we predict about his mother's parenting strategies?
A. His mother tends to distract him when he starts to cry.
B. His mother tends to respond insensitively to his emotional displays.
C. His mother avoids showing emotion around him.
D. His mother provides more guidance in helping him regulate his emotions.
Answer: D
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c. "Some individuals' personalities need high levels of autonomic nervous system arousal, and repetitive thoughts and behaviors satisfy that need.". d. "Certain thoughts and actions are the result of abnormal activity in particular brain centers.".
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