Which complaint is representative of anxiety in a 6-year-old child?
a. "I worry that my dad will get hurt at work."
b. "I get a stomach ache when it's my weekend at my dad's house."
c. "I can't sleep when I stay at Grandma's because I worry about my mom."
d. "I'm not going to sports camp because I don't like being away from my friends."
ANS: A
Developmental differences exist with regard to the symptoms of anxiety. Children between the ages of 5 and 8 years old most commonly report unrealistic worry about harm to their parents. Between the ages of 9 and 12 years, children report excessive distress during times of separation. Adolescents typically report somatic complaints.
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