Which of the following behaviors by a preschooler indicates use of an effective coping mechanism? (Select all that apply.)

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Preschoolers use many of the coping mechanisms developed during their toddler years, but they generally show greater ability to verbalize frustration, fewer temper tantrums, and more patience in experimentation to resolve difficulty than the typical toddler.Preschoolers refine their problem-solving skills.Through fantasy play, they investigate solutions or responses to stressful events and find inner control for challenging situations.Preschoolers tend to project blame.The greater verbal skills characteristic of the preschooler support choices "B" and "C." The preschooler also tends to project blame; hence the friend so named may or may not be the cause of the problem.Temper tantrums is not an effective coping mechanism, however, and this behavior tends to decrease as compared to the toddler where it is more common.Walking away is not effective at this stage of development (although it may be for an adult) and tends not to be common, as well.

Which of the Following Behaviors by a Preschooler Indicates Use