Alex is a 4-year-old preschool student whose hamster just died. Which of the following is a common reaction to the hamster's death that Alex may demonstrate?
A. Alex may say his hamster is "sleeping."
B. Alex may say that his hamster was evil.
C. Alex may wish to destroy the body of the hamster to avoid remembering.
D. Alex would want to bury the hamster because he realizes that it will never come back to life.
Ans: A. Alex may say his hamster is "sleeping."
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