Juan Is 16 Months Old and Meeting His Uncle for the First

question 49

Multiple Choice

Juan is 16 months old and meeting his uncle for the first time.His uncle reaches for him,but Juan clings to his mother and refuses to let go.Juan is most likely experiencing

• A) separation anxiety.
• B) stranger anxiety.
• C) social referencing.
• D) avoidant attachment.

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Definitions:

Institutionalized

Placed in or confined to a residential institution.

Xenophobia

An irrational fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers, often leading to discrimination and hostility.

Hostility

Feelings of intense anger or animosity toward individuals or groups, often resulting in aggressive or antagonistic behaviors.

Immigrants

People residing in Canada who were born outside of Canada; this category excludes Canadian citizens born outside of Canada and people residing in Canada on temporary status, such as those with a student visa or temporary foreign workers.