Baker Brought Her Out-Of-Control 3-Year-Old Son Johnny to the Children's

Multiple Choice

Baker brought her out-of-control 3-year-old son Johnny to the children's wing at Therapists R Us for an initial evaluation, including a 30-minute parental interview. Johnny was brought to a separate playroom to wait for his mother while she was going to be interviewed by the psychologist in a different room. There were a few cars and trucks in the playroom but no other children. Johnny didn't take to his new surroundings at all and almost immediately started crying loudly. His mother was unable to console him and had to take him home without the interview ever taking place. What could Mrs. Baker have done differently to alleviate the problem?

A) Bring along some of Johnny's own favorite toys from home.
B) Bring along some candy for Johnny to enjoy while he was waiting.
C) Promise Johnny something special later if he stops crying and behaves himself.
D) Tell him that if he doesn't stop crying, Daddy will punish him when he comes home from work.