SITUATION 18

Girlie is an 8 year old girl who was observed to be always clinging to her mother and has temper tantrums every time her mother leaves home.

86. The probable family dynamics behind this behavior is:
A. The father is an over protective person
B. The mother is a disciplinarian
C. There is sibling rivalry between Girlie and her older brother
D. The mother is over protective

87. Temper tantrums can be dealt with therapeutically by:
A. Cuddling the child
B. Ignoring the behavior
C. Threatening the child
D. Giving candy to the child

88. According to Freud, temper tantrum is formed at which stage of psychosexual development:
A. Latency
B. Phallic
C. Anal
D. Oral

89. During a session, Girlie throws her toy at the nurse. It is best for the nurse to say one of the following statements:
A. "Did I do something wrong?"
B. "Do not do that thing Girlie."
C. "If you will do that again, I will get your toy."
D. "You did not mean to do that Girlie."

90. The appropriate age-related toy for Girlie is:
A. Push car toy
B. Doll
C. Puzzle
D. Block