Which of the Following Is True of Stranger Anxiety in Children

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of stranger anxiety in children?

• A) It peaks at nine to twelve months of age.
• B) It appears at about three months of age.
• C) It declines at six months of age.
• D) It ends after one year of age.

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