A seventh-grade girl tells the school nurse that her art teacher, a woman, is her hero. What is the most appropriate interpretation of the girl's comment?
a. The student may be exploring her career options.
b. The comment is cause for concern about sexual abuse.
c. The child may have difficulty interacting with her peers.
d. Hero worship is a normal phenomenon.
ANS: D
School-age children tend to admire their teachers and adult companions. For the 11- to 12-year-old, hero worship is a normal phenomenon.
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