You Are Told About a Child Who Has Shown Behavior

question 48

Multiple Choice

You are told about a child who has shown behavior consistent with "separation anxiety." In order to determine if the child actually has a disorder or whether the behavior is normal, you would first need to know

• A) the child's age.
• B) whether the child is a boy or a girl.
• C) if other family members have anxiety disorders.
• D) how long the child has shown this behavior.

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Definitions:

Sibling Conflict

The disagreements, competition, and fights that occur between brothers and sisters, often part of normal sibling dynamics.

Reactive

Characterized by actions taken in response to external stimuli or events, as opposed to initiating actions proactively.

Person-Environment Transaction

The dynamic interaction and exchange between individuals and their surrounding physical, social, and cultural environments.

Active

Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; not passive.