Which scenario demonstrates PreK3 seeking adult help to resolve social problems?

• A. Goes to adult crying when someone takes the princess dress she wanted to wear.
• B. Solves the conflict by herself.
• C. Ignores the issue.
• D. Tries to handle it without adult help.

Answer: (A)

This item focuses on whether a preschooler seeks adult help to resolve a social problem. In early childhood, recognizing when a situation is beyond one’s own ability and turning to a trusted adult to mediate is a healthy, typical step in conflict resolution. The scenario shows the child becoming upset when someone takes the dress she wanted and then going to an adult for help. This demonstrates using emotional expression to communicate a need and requesting guidance to restore fairness or negotiate a solution, which is exactly what adults are for at this stage.

If a child solves the conflict alone, ignores it, or tries to handle it without adult input, those behaviors don’t demonstrate seeking adult assistance, which is the behavior this item is assessing.