CLEP Intro to Educational Psychology Exam Prep

Category - CLEP Intro Educational Psychology

Alex is 16 months old. When his father drops him off at daycare, he cries for several minutes. Which attachment behavior does this describe?
  1. Stranger anxiety
  2. Separation anxiety
  3. Social referencing
  4. Affect dysregulation
Explanation
Answer: B - Many older babies and toddlers experience separation anxiety. This occurs when a child experiences fear and anxiety upon being separated from its parents. This occurs in all cultures, and in the United States it occurs in both children who are cared for at home and in children who are cared for by others for some portion of the day.
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