When observing parent-child interactions during an evaluation, which behavior is MOST concerning?

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AParent and child avoid eye contact with each other
BChild occasionally interrupts parent
CParent redirects child's behavior
DChild seeks parent's attention

✓ Correct answer: A. Parent and child avoid eye contact with each other Consistent avoidance of eye contact between parent and child may indicate attachment issues or relationship difficulties, which is more concerning than normal childhood behaviors like interrupting or attention-seeking.

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