With increasing age, young children's sources of regulation of emotion shifts from being
A) social to adaptive.
B) adaptive to social.
C) internal to external.
D) external to internal.

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As children age, they begin to develop the ability to regulate their emotions internally, rather than relying on external factors such as social cues or adaptive strategies. Therefore, the shift is from external to internal regulation. Choice A is incorrect because social cues are an external factor, not an internal factor. Choice B is incorrect because the shift is from adaptive (external) to internal regulation. Choice C is incorrect because the shift is from internal to external regulation.

With Increasing Age, Young Children's Sources of Regulation of Emotion