AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Separation anxiety is a common part of children’s development. It can start at around 6-7 months and reach its peak in children aged 14-18 months. It usually goes away gradually throughout early childhood. Fear of strangers is similar to separation anxiety.

Detailed explanation-2: -Babies can show signs of separation anxiety as early as 4–5 months. Usually, though, more robust separation anxiety begins when they are about 9 months old. Some infants do not experience separation anxiety until they are slightly older, while some do not experience it at all.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some children scream and have tantrums, refuse to leave their parents’ side, and/or have nighttime awakenings. Separation anxiety is a normal stage of development and typically begins at about 8 months, peaks in intensity between 10 and 18 months, and generally resolves by 24 months.

Detailed explanation-4: -You probably won’t miss this stage, but here are some ways you’ll know that your baby has separation anxiety: Fusses and cries the instant you hand her to someone new. May lean away from a stranger’s embrace and stretch her arms toward you. May have trouble sleeping or refuse to go to sleep unless you’re nearby.

Detailed explanation-5: -Separation anxiety is usually at its peak between 10 and 18 months. It typically ends by the time a child is 3 years old.