A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old girl. The parents indicate that their daughter often reports that objects in the house are her friends. They are concerned because the girl says that the grandfather clock in the hallway smiles and sings to her. Which response by the nurse is best?
a) "Do you think your daughter is hallucinating?
b) "Is there a family history of mental illness?"
c) "Attributing life-like qualities to inanimate objects is quite normal at this age."
d) "Your daughter is demonstrating animism which is common."
Answer: "Attributing life-like qualities to inanimate objects is quite normal at this age."