A hospitalized toddler was drinking from a cup at home but now refuses to drink from anything except his favorite bottle. What is the most likely reason for this behavior?
a. He is dealing with the anxiety of hospitalization by regressing.
b. He is demonstrating attention-seeking behaviors because of an overabundance of attention in the hospital.
c. He is attempting to refocus the attention of the adults around him to avoid further painful procedures.
d. He is exhibiting normal behavior for his age, as children often stop new behaviors after they believe they have mastered them.
ANS: A
Hospitalization is frustrating for toddlers. They show their displeasure when illness restricts satisfaction of their desires. It is not unusual for a toddler who was drinking from a cup to refuse it in the hospital.
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