Maggie, a five-year-old, is constantly worried that she will be lost, kidnapped, or injured, or that some harm may come to Marge or Homer, her parents. Maggie clings to her mother and becomes sick or upset at the prospect of any separation. Maggie is most likely suffering from

A. an externalizing disorder.
B. separation anxiety disorder.
C. autistic disorder.
D. ADHD.


Answer: B

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