when cary is not chosen to collect forks in the cafeteria, he shouts 'I Hate you!" to his teacher, mrs. miller. which one of the following responses below will help mrs. miller guide cary in expressing his feelings better?
A."it sounds like you are really angry with me."
B. "I don't appreciate you speaking to me that way."
C. "if you can be patient, i will let you collect forks tomorrow."
D. "i'm sorry you hate me; i don't hate you cary."
in my text it is leading me between a & d
I prefer A.
A is a typical Carl Rogers response.
In this situation, option A, "it sounds like you are really angry with me," would be the best response to help Mrs. Miller guide Cary in expressing his feelings better.
Explanation:
Option A acknowledges Cary's anger and shows Mrs. Miller's understanding of his emotions. By reflecting back his feelings, Mrs. Miller is providing a supportive response, which can help Cary feel heard and allow for a conversation about his emotions. This response demonstrates empathy and opens the door for further discussion and problem-solving.
On the other hand, option D, "I'm sorry you hate me; I don't hate you Cary," may not be as effective in addressing the underlying issue. While it acknowledges Cary's statement, it doesn't directly address his feelings of anger or provide a constructive way to express those feelings.
Remember, it's important to validate and understand a person's emotions before trying to address any conflicts or issues. Option A does that by acknowledging Cary's anger and can lead to a healthier conversation about expressing emotions.