Which parental behavior would help a child cope most effectively with a painful medical procedure?
A) Crying
B) Reassuring
C) Criticizing
D) Distracting

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Distracting the child with a fun activity or game could help them to focus their attention away from the pain and cope better with the procedure. Crying or criticizing may increase the child's anxiety and make them feel worse, while reassuring alone may not be enough to distract from the pain.

Which Parental Behavior Would Help a Child Cope Most Effectively