Regarding the critical situation of feeding,a child who is allowed to cry without being fed learns to
A) be aggressive.
B) actively manipulate their parents.
C) be passive.
D) develop self-efficacy in situations.

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A child who is allowed to cry without being fed may become passive. This is because they learn that their cries for help go unanswered, and they may begin to feel hopeless and powerless to change their situation. This can lead to a learned helplessness and passivity in other areas of their life. The other choices, while possible outcomes, are not necessarily the most likely based on the given situation.

Regarding the Critical Situation of Feeding,a Child Who Is Allowed