Author Question: A preschooler is found digging up a pet bird that was recently buried after it died. The best ... (Read 23 times)

vinney12 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A preschooler is found digging up a pet bird that was recently buried after it died. The best explanation for this behavior is that:

a. he has a morbid preoccupation with death.
b. he is looking to see whether a ghost took it away.
c. the loss is not yet resolved, and professional counseling is needed.
d. reassurance is needed that the pet has not gone somewhere else.

Question 2

Which best describes how preschoolers react to the death of a loved one?

a. Preschooler is too young to have a concept of death.
b. Preschooler may feel guilty and responsible for the death.
c. Grief is acute but does not last long at this age.
d. Grief is usually expressed in the same way in which the adults in the preschooler's life are expressing grief.

sierramartinez · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The preschooler can recognize that the pet has died but has difficulties with the permanence. Digging up the bird gives reassurance that the bird is still present.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Because of egocentricity, the preschooler may feel guilty and responsible for the death.