Molly Is Three Years Old and Cries and Trembles When

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Essay

Molly is three years old and cries and trembles when her mother is not by her side. Her mom tried to enroll her in preschool, but Molly cried so much she disrupted the other students and could not continue. Molly is a happy little girl when her mom is near her, but she becomes nervous and scared as soon as they are apart. What diagnosis is appropriate for Molly? Explain why (that is, discuss which diagnostic criteria are present).

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