SITUATION 09

Terese is a 2 1/2 year old girl and is typically negative and reacting to frustration by having temper tantrums.

41. Which of the following interventions will help her mother deal with her temper tantrums?
A. Withhold her playtime privilege
B. Let the child express her frustrations
C. Scold her for misbehaving
D. Remove her from the source of frustration

42. The negativistic behavior of Terese during dinner time can be best dealt with by telling her:
A. "It's time to eat. Let's go wash our hands."
B. "You better eat, you are not gaining weight anymore."
C. "Do you want to came to dinner?"
D. "I'll give your favorite desert if you will eat dinner."

43. At 2 1/2 year, old how many teeth should Terese have?
A. 18
B. 20
C. 22
D. 16

44. When do you advice her mother to bring her to the dentist?
A. As soon as a tooth falls out
B. Before  entering pre-school
C. At 5 years of age
D. At 2 1/2 to 3 years of age

45. What is the characteristic of the growth rate of Terese during this period?
A. Slowed down
B. Growth spurt
C. Weight gain is fast
D. Faster than infancy