You are counseling the family of a 12-month-old child who has lost his mother in a car accident. How should you explain to the father what the child's understanding of death is, related to theories of growth and development?
a. Temporary
b. Permanent
c. Loss of caretaker
d. Punishment
C
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A The preschool-age child views death as temporary.
B The school-age child and adolescent understand the permanence of death.
C This is the infant/toddler understanding of death.
D The preschool-age child facing impending death may view his or her condition
as punishment for behaviors or thoughts.
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