The Major Criterion of Focus for Those Diagnosing Separation Anxiety

question 76

Multiple Choice

The major criterion of focus for those diagnosing separation anxiety disorder is

• A) refusal to go to school.
• B) being away from caregivers.
• C) nightmares.
• D) interacting with strangers.
• E) fear of being alone.

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Definitions:

Dispositional Attributions

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality, traits, or disposition rather than situational factors.

Attributional Style

An individual's characteristic way of explaining the causes of events, which can influence their motivation, emotions, and behaviors in various contexts.

Attribution Theory

A psychological framework for understanding how individuals infer the causes of others' behavior, whether attributing it to internal dispositions or to external situations.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underemphasizing the role of situational factors.