If the doctor always tells a child that "it won't hurt, when in fact it sometimes does, the child has no danger or safety signals and may become terribly anxious whenever in the doctor's office. This implies..
A)learning can be fearful
B)children do not respond to motivation
C)doctors are ineffective motivators
D)predictability is also important for emotional reactions

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The statement implies that predictability and knowing what to expect are crucial for managing emotional reactions, such as anxiety. When the child is misled about the pain, they cannot predict when they will feel pain, leading to increased anxiety.

If the Doctor Always Tells a Child That "It Won't