Eight-year-old Maribel’s parents both have high-stress careers, and they often engage in work-related tasks, such as responding to emails, during family meal-times and while helping Maribel with her homework. These behaviors create an atmosphere in which Maribel is likely to ________.
A. feel hassled and powerless, leading to anxiety and low self-esteem
B. show a decline in appetite
C. begin overeating to cope with her emotions
D. develop a stronger sense of self-efficacy
Answer:A
Eight-year-old Maribel’s parents both have high-stress careers, and they often engage in work-related tasks, such as responding to emails, during family meal-times and while helping Maribel with her homework. These behaviors create an atmosphere in which Maribel is likely to ________.
A. feel hassled and powerless, leading to anxiety and low self-esteem B. show a decline in appetite C. begin overeating to cope with her emotions D. develop a stronger sense of self-efficacy