Regarding Separation Anxiety Disorder, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 108

Multiple Choice

Regarding separation anxiety disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)About 5 percent of all children suffer from separation anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.
• B)Many of the children with separation anxiety disorder refuse to go to school.
• C)Children with separation anxiety disorder are miserable when they are separated from their parents, whom they cling to or constantly follow.
• D)Therapy is required for almost all cases of separation anxiety disorder since few children with the disorder will grow out of it.

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Definitions:

Difficult Temperament

A personality trait characterized by a negative mood, intense reactions, and poor adaptability to new situations or environments, often identifiable in infancy.

Insecure Attachment

describes a type of attachment style where individuals experience difficulty forming stable and trusting relationships due to early childhood experiences.

Spoiled

Describes an individual, often a child, who is overindulged or excessively catered to, leading to entitled behavior or poor social skills.

Attachment Theory

According to Bowlby, the infant and his primary caregiver(s) participate in an interactive system that has evolved to keep the infant safe and ensure survival. As the infant changes cognitively and emotionally, an affectional bond with the caregiver emerges in stages, with a full-fledged attachment likely by about 7 or 8 months.