Which approach would be most effective in helping children who are afraid of monsters?
A. increasingly exposing the child to stories about monsters in order to acclimate him or her to thinking about monsters
B. reminding the child that adults do not believe in monsters, and therefore the child should not either
C. removing toys used for "protection," explaining that they are not necessary
D. "searching" the child's room for monsters and showing her or him that there are none
Answer: D
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