Asked by Camille Parcon on Sep 23, 2024

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Shea got mad at his teacher and yelled, "I hate you!" Which of the following is an example of Shea's teacher redirecting his angry feelings?

A) "Hate is a strong word!"
B) "Do not say hate to me."
C) "You are really mad at me right now."
D) "You need to take a time out and think about what you said."

Redirecting

A technique used in behavior management to guide someone's behavior from inappropriate to desirable alternatives.

Angry Feelings

Emotional responses characterized by annoyance, frustration, or rage.

Time Out

A disciplinary technique used to remove a child from a situation for a short period to calm down, reflect on their behavior, or break a pattern of negative behavior.

  • Discover means by which adults can facilitate children's navigation through emotions such as fear and anger.
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Fatima Hussein4 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
By acknowledging Shea's feelings and reflecting them back to him, Shea's teacher is redirecting his angry feelings in a more productive way, rather than just shutting down the expression of those feelings (options A and B) or punishing him (option D).