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go.lag

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Jodee, age 5, insists on having all of the different foods on her plate separated. If the vegetables touch the meat, for example, she insists on a clean plate. Jodee's parents are concerned about this behavior. What advice would you offer them?
 
  Take Jodee to a child psychiatrist as soon as possible.
  Allow Jodee to grow out of this just-right obsession.
  Use positive reinforcement to teach Jodee that it's okay if her foods touch
  each other.
  Punish Jodee by taking her food away from her if she refuses to eat.

Question 2

Kindra, age 4, is very particular about her daily routines, especially at mealtime. She will only eat from one certain plate, drink from one certain cup, and must have a folded napkin next to her plate. She is exhibiting the phenomenon of
 
  all's well.
  just right.
  obsessive compulsive disorder.
  early persnickety syndrome.



hramirez205

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Answer to Question 1

Allow Jodee to grow out of this just-right obsession.

Answer to Question 2

just right.



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