The Mother of Jasmine, a 6-Year-Old, Has Promised Her Daughter

Multiple Choice

The mother of Jasmine, a 6-year-old, has promised her daughter new crayons if she waits patiently while her mother shops. Which of the following cognitive strategies might Jasmine use to regulate her emotions?

A) repeatedly stroking the hem of her shirt
B) waiting for her mother to soothe her
C) distracting herself by playing with another toy
D) negotiating with her mother to get the new crayons early rather than late in the shopping trip