When Caitlin falls and hurts herself, she cries and runs to her mother. Rather than comforting Caitlin, her mother offers her a toy to distract her. Her mother is probably a(n) _____.
A) proximal parent
B) distal parent
C) authoritative parent
D) slow-to-warm-up parent

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Caitlin's mother is offering a toy to distract Caitlin from her pain, which suggests that she is a distal parent who prioritizes independence and emotional self-regulation over immediate comfort and support.

When Caitlin Falls and Hurts Herself, She Cries and Runs