Roger, Who Is 10 Months Old, Is Sitting on the Floor

question 59

Multiple Choice

Roger, who is 10 months old, is sitting on the floor of his room happily playing with his toys. The phone rings, and his mother leaves the room to get it. Roger begins to cry. Roger is experiencing:

• A)separation anxiety.
• B)loneliness.
• C)fear of strangers.
• D)jealousy.

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