A 3-year-old child is present for the delivery of his new sibling. What is the typical reaction of the preschooler to childbirth? The preschooler will
a. display anxiety regarding the well-being of his mother
b. demonstrate a curiosity regarding body functions
c. appear disturbed by the noise in the childbirth setting
d. seem uninterested in the activities of adults around him
D
Seeming uninterested in the activities of adults around him is characteristic of the preschooler. Preschoolers tend to focus on imagination and socialization. Anxiety is more characteristic of the middle childhood developmental level. The school-aged child will appear disturbed by the noise in the childbirth setting.
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