A preschooler is found digging up a pet bird that was recently buried after it died.The best explanation for this behavior is that:

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The preschooler can recognize that the pet has died but has difficulties with the permanence.Digging up the bird gives reassurance that the bird is still present.A morbid preoccupation with death and the child looking to see if a ghost took it away are expected responses.If they persist,intervention may be required.

A Preschooler Is Found Digging Up a Pet Bird That