Alexander, an 18-Month-Old Toddler, Is Left by His Father with His

question 38

Multiple Choice

Alexander, an 18-month-old toddler, is left by his father with his usual sitter. Within a few minutes he is screaming, flailing his arms and legs, and apparently inconsolable. Alexander is experiencing

• A) stranger anxiety.
• B) accommodation.
• C) insecure attachment.
• D) separation anxiety.

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