A healthy 9 yr old girl is brought to her pediatrician by her concerned parents. Previously very friendly with everyone, she now bursts into tears when she is approached by unfamiliar adult. Which of the following best describes this child's behavior?
a. Separation anxiety
b. Insecure attachment
c. Simple phobia
d. Depressive position
e. Stranger anxiety
Answer and explanation
The answer is 'e'.
a. Separation anxiety
b. Insecure attachment
c. Simple phobia
d. Depressive position
e. Stranger anxiety
Answer and explanation
The answer is 'e'.
The term stranger anxiety refers to manifestation of discomfort and distress on the part of the infant when he or she is approached by stranger. Although it does not necessarily appear every time the child meets a stranger, and although some children seem to be more prone than others to such reactions, stranger anxiety is considered a normal, transient phenomenon. It manifests at about 8 months of age, when the child starts differentiating between familiar and unfamiliar adults.
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