Sammy is so anxious about going to school that he throws up every morning and cries all the way there. Once at school, he shakes and is often tearful with anxiety. Which of the following is correct?
a) Sammy just needs to get used to school.
b) This is abnormal because school does not normally cause this level of distress.
c) This is abnormal because in our culture kids like school.
d) This is abnormal because boys do not get this emotional.
Answer: b
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