Which of the Following Scenarios Is an Example of Separation

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios is an example of separation anxiety?

• A)Tommy hits his 10-month-old brother, John. Now, whenever John sees Tommy in the room, John begins to cry.
• B)Kerry has been in day care since she was three months old. She has always seemed happy there. But now she is 10 months old and has started to cry every morning as soon as she sees the door to the day care center.
• C)Andrea is laying in her crib, about to fall asleep. A car backfires outside her window and Andrea begins to cry.
• D)Adrian's mother walks into a crowded store, holding Adrian in her arms. Adrian looks at the strangers in the room and pushes away from his mother's arms.

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Definitions:

Stress

The body's method of reacting to a challenge or demand, characterized by physical, emotional, or mental strain or tension.

Disease

is a condition that disrupts normal bodily functions, often characterized by specific symptoms and signs, and caused by various factors like infections, genetics, or environmental conditions.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the body responsible for muscle activation and plays a role in brain function.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate, and blood pressure, and plays a role in attention and response actions.